Are you tired, stressed out, and moody because of interrupted sleep? Snoring, a condition that results from blocked air passages, can interrupt deep sleep that makes people feel rested. Non-surgical dental appliances have proven more effective than surgery for many patients who snore.
What’s the Problem?
Many factors may contribute to airway blockage, from the size of passages and oral or airway structures, to swelling of passageways or position of the tongue. Disrupted deep sleep can affect mood, health, and cause daytime sleepiness. Loud snoring can disturb a sleeping partner’s rest, too.
Non-Surgical Therapies
If you snore habitually, non-surgical therapies may alleviate the problem. Dr. Beckett can prescribe a dental appliances that repositions the tongue or mandible (lower jawbone). A Swedish study showed that the anterior mandibular positioning dental device (AMP) is actually more effective than surgical therapies. The same study stated that adverse health effects and appliance repairs were rare.
If your sleeping partner says you snore while asleep, or if you experience daytime sleepiness, contact our dental office for a consultation. A custom mouthguard may improve your quality of life. It’s just another way Dr. Beckett can help you smile.