If you or your partner is losing sleep because of your snoring, it’s time to do something about it. In many cases, snoring isn’t just a nuisance — it’s a sign of obstructive sleep apnea.
At Advanced Care Dentistry in Woodinville, Washington, we have treatments for sleep apnea that don’t involve a bulky CPAP machine. Read on to learn why you can’t stop snoring without help and how it might slowly damage your body.
Snoring happens when the soft parts of your throat relax too much while you sleep, and the air moving through makes them shake and create noise. While snoring can be harmless, loud and chronic snoring may be a symptom of sleep apnea. Be particularly concerned if you also experience gasping, choking, or frequent waking during the night.
Not everyone who snores has sleep apnea. But if you snore and often feel tired during the day, have difficulty concentrating, or wake up with a dry mouth or sore throat, you might have sleep apnea.
Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the airway becomes blocked during sleep, briefly stopping your breathing. This can happen hundreds of times per night. These episodes prevent you from getting restorative sleep and can raise your risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and more.
A CPAP machine may be the most well-known treatment for sleep apnea, but it’s not your only choice. One of the most effective non-CPAP treatments is a mandibular advancement device. This custom-fitted oral appliance gently repositions your lower jaw forward during sleep.
By advancing your jaw, the device keeps your airway open and prevents your tissues and tongue from collapsing backward and obstructing airflow. It’s a quiet, comfortable, and noninvasive way to manage snoring and mild to moderate sleep apnea.
And, we offer the mandibular advancement device right here at Advanced Care Dentistry.
At our clinic, we’ve recently seen tremendous success with the Avant™ device by SomnoMed. Unlike traditional oral appliances, the Avant is the first milled oral appliance of its kind. It’s engineered to be stronger, smaller, and more comfortable than earlier models.
This cutting-edge design ensures a precise fit and allows for greater durability and ease of use. Patients often tell us they forget they’re even wearing it — and more importantly, they (and their partners) are finally sleeping through the night.
You don’t have to live with sleepless nights, daytime fatigue, or frustration from chronic snoring. Schedule a consultation with our dental team if you’ve been told you snore or suspect you may have sleep apnea. We’ll help determine if an oral appliance like the Avant is right for you.
Call Advanced Care Dentistry at 425-483-2442 today to schedule your appointment, or use this website to book online.
