Snoring isn’t just an annoyance. It can have serious health consequences, and may be an indicator of sleep apnea. At Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center we provide treatment.
What is Snoring?
Snoring is caused by an a blockage in the airway. The obstruction can be caused by:
- Poor muscle tone in the throat and tongue—when muscles relax they can collapse onto the airway. Alcohol use and sleeping pills can make this more likely.
- Thick throat tissue—Excess weight can be a contributing factor.
- Swollen tonsils and adenoids—Most common in children.
- Long uvula or soft palate
- Nasal congestion
- Deviated septum
People who snore may have a condition called sleep apnea—a potentially serious condition in which your breathing lapses while you are snoozing. This can occur hundreds of times at night.
If your snoring keeps your bed partner from sleeping, his or her health is also influenced. Failure to get enough restful slumber contributes to a multitude of physical and mental conditions.
Most of us have experienced problems concentrating when we haven’t gotten enough sleep. Did you know that can limit a person’s motor function and reaction time as seriously as intoxication?
Other possible health problems include heart disease, obesity, depression, and diabetes.
If you suspect that you or a loved one suffers from snoring or sleep apnea, we invite you to book an appointment at Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center today. We also offer general dentistry.
Contact Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center:
314-576-0088
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
14377 Woodlake Dr Ste 205
Chesterfield, Missouri
28036
