Can My Dentist Help With Snoring?

Don't let someone's snoring stop you from getting sleep
Let us help you and your partner get a good night’s sleep!

If you are one of the millions who suffer from sleep disruptions like snoring or sleep apnea, Dr. Michael Colleran and his San Luis Obispo team can help you (and your partner) get a good night’s rest.

Snoring sounds can occur when the tissue in the back of the throat collapses onto the soft palate. The result is a narrowed air passageway. As you breathe, this area opens and closes with a noisy result.

Your snoring may be a symptom of a condition called sleep apnea. With Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), the air passageway not only becomes narrow, but you actually stop breathing altogether! These pauses can last for up to a minute, and they can recur hundreds of time each night.

Many people with sleep apnea snore, but not all snorers have sleep apnea. Regular snoring does not generally wake you up during the night – however, there is a good change it wakes up your partner.

Is My Snoring a Symptom of Sleep Apnea?

  • Do you wake up numerous times during the night gasping?
  • Are you exceptionally tired during the day?
  • Do you wake up with a headache?
  • Do you effortlessly doze off during the day?
  • Are your mouth and throat noticeably dry when you wake up in the morning?

Snoring is more than an annoyance; it has substantial health consequences.  Sleep apnea is even more dangerous because it completely cuts off the oxygen flow.

Can my Dentist help?

Your dentist may provide Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT). A custom-made mouthpiece can keep your airway open throughout the night. Schedule an appointment online today to talk to Dr. Michael Colleran in San Luis Obispo about your snoring.

 

CONTACT THE OFFICE OF DR. MICHAEL COLLERAN

(805) 250-0324

LOCATION 

1250 Peach Street, Suite E
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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