Snoring Prevention in Redmond, WA
Say goodbye to restless nights with custom solutions that help you breathe and sleep better.
Why Snoring Deserves Serious Attention
Sleep better, feel better, and protect your overall health.
While snoring is a common problem for many people, it can also be a sign of other major health complications. It is estimated that more than 80 million people in North America snore while sleeping, which affects not only the quality of sleep of the person snoring but also the quality of sleep of their loved ones and other family members.
Luckily, at Village Dentistry, there is a way to treat chronic snoring.
What Causes Snoring?
Snoring can be the result of several factors. Typically, snoring is caused by the relaxation of the muscles and soft tissues in the throat and mouth, making the air passage smaller. The decrease in space through the airway makes it harder for each breath to get through, and when it does get through, it moves over the soft tissues in the mouth and throat and causes a vibration that results in the snoring sound.
Other causes of snoring may include:
What’s the Solution for Snoring?
Mandibular Advancement Device (MAD)
Our go-to solution for snoring prevention is the MAD – a small oral appliance that gently holds your lower jaw forward while you sleep. This opens your airway, reduces tissue vibration, and helps you breathe without interruption.
Some devices also stop the tongue from falling back over your windpipe. Your dentist will fit these special appliances to meet your condition.
- Why Patients Love It?
- Custom-made for comfort
- Works even with allergies or nasal congestion
- Easy to sleep in and travel with
- May reduce or eliminate mild OSA symptoms
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- Is it Comfortable? The answer is simple—YES! A mandibular advancement device is made to be comfortable so that you can sleep without even noticing you’re wearing it. It does not prevent you from breathing with your mouth open and will even eliminate snoring for patients with sinus congestion or allergies.
You may experience some slight stiffness in the jaw for the first few mornings after wearing the device, but this feeling is only temporary and will go away after you wake up and remove the device.
To learn more about a mandibular advancement device, contact our practice and schedule an appointment and consultation.
