Snoring
IS IT JUST SNORING? OR SOMETHING MORE?
UNDERSTANDING
Snoring
At Brookside Sleep Wellness, we understand the impact snoring can have on your life. Millions of people are affected by snoring or sleep apnea and many of them are unaware that there is help available. Snoring affects more than just those who hear it—it can also take a toll on relationships, general health, and quality of life.
What is snoring?
Snoring occurs when air does not move freely through the nose and throat during sleep. As you breathe in and out, the soft tissues at the back of your throat vibrate due to turbulence in airflow caused by an obstruction. This vibration causes the characteristic sound associated with snoring. Snoring is usually caused by a collapsed airway as a result of obesity, allergies, or conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea. While snoring can be caused by a number of things, the most common cause is a narrowed airway due to age and lifestyle.
Is it more than snoring?
Snoring may be more than just an annoyance—it can indicate serious health issues. It’s important to understand if your snoring is a symptom of something else. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder in which your breathing repeatedly stops and starts during the night due to narrowing or closure of the airway. This chronic condition affects millions of adults and can lead to serious health problems over time including high blood pressure, stroke, memory loss, heart attack, and even death.
At Brookside Sleep Wellness, we offer alternative treatment options to CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) for those suffering from snoring or OSA. Our solutions are tailored to the individual patient and may include lifestyle changes, oral appliances, or positional therapy.
- Lifestyle Changes: Losing weight and quitting smoking can help reduce snoring in some cases. Avoiding alcohol before bedtime and sleeping on your side also helps open the airways while you sleep.
- Oral Appliances: Oral appliances are custom-fitted devices that fit inside your mouth like a retainer while you sleep to help keep your airways open and prevent snoring.
- Positional Therapy: Adjusting your sleeping position can help reduce snoring. Some people find that sleeping on their side helps to open the airways and reduce snoring.
If you or someone you know is suffering from snoring or OSA, please contact Brookside Sleep Wellness today for a consultation at 151 Central Street Rowley, MA 01969. Our experienced sleep professionals are here to help you improve the quality of your sleep and your life. Come see us today and take the first step towards a better night’s rest!
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** We do not allow patients referred to Brookside Sleep Wellness to become general dental patients of J Peter St Clair, DMD, PC, as we are a referral-based practice. If you do not have a general dentist, we can provide you with recommendations based on your specific situation.