Snoring happens when airflow is partially blocked during sleep, causing the soft tissues in your airway to vibrate.
While occasional snoring can be harmless, frequent or loud snoring is often a sign of an underlying airway issue.
What Causes Snoring?
Airway Narrowing
A restricted airway makes it harder for air to pass through smoothly, increasing turbulence and vibration.
Mouth Breathing
Breathing through your mouth instead of your nose can change tongue and jaw position, contributing to airway collapse during sleep.
Tongue Position
If the tongue falls back during sleep, it can partially block the airway and create snoring sounds.
Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders
Snoring can also be a sign of more serious conditions like obstructive sleep apnea.
Is Snoring a Problem?
Snoring is often dismissed as normal, but it can be a sign that your body is struggling to get enough air during sleep.
Over time, this can affect sleep quality, energy levels, and overall health.
In some cases, it may indicate obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that requires proper evaluation.
How We Evaluate Snoring and Airway Health
At Apollonia Dental, we evaluate the structure and function of your airway to understand why snoring is happening.
This may include assessing breathing patterns, jaw and tongue position, and screening for sleep-related breathing disorders.
Our goal is to identify the root cause and guide you toward the right solution.
What You Can Do Next
If you or someone close to you has noticed snoring, it’s worth understanding what’s behind it.
Getting evaluated can help you improve your sleep and prevent more serious issues.
Schedule an airway and sleep evaluation to get clear answers and a personalized plan.
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