I’m Too Loud! Can Snoring Treatment in Melbourne Help?

July 30, 2019

Has your significant other told you that you sound like a chainsaw when you’re asleep? Loud snoring is an issue that plagues countless individuals — and their bed partners — across the United States. If you are all too familiar with the embarrassment and social awkwardness that comes with loud snoring, you may wonder why you struggle with this issue. You might also be ready to seek out snoring treatment in Melbourne. Let’s discuss the causes behind snoring and how you and your partner may be able to enjoy quieter nights.

What Causes Snoring?

Snoring occurs when air moves past relaxed soft tissues in your mouth. The tissues vibrate and create a harsh or hoarse sound. How loud the snoring is depends on how much the tissues vibrate. Logically, more vibration leads to louder snoring.

In some cases, loud snoring might just be an occasional problem that does not require treatment. It might happen if you have alcohol too close to bedtime or are suffering from allergies or a cold. In other cases, loud snoring is a cause for concern. It may be a symptom of a dangerous sleep disorder — sleep apnea in Melbourne.

Snoring and Sleep Apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition wherein the soft tissues in the mouth or throat partially or fully block the airway at night, leading to frequent pauses in breathing. These pauses, called apneas, can lower your blood oxygen level and make it impossible for you to get an adequate amount of rejuvenating sleep each night. Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea often go hand in hand.

If your partner observes that in addition to snoring, you also stop breathing periodically or gasp for air, you should see a sleep doctor right away. After they discuss your symptoms with you, they may arrange for you to undergo a professional sleep study in order to receive an official sleep apnea diagnosis.

Conquer Snoring and Sleep Apnea

There are a number of things you can try to reduce both snoring and sleep apnea. For example, weight loss has helped many people to achieve quieter nights and fewer apneas. However, you should not try to fight snoring and sleep apnea without professional assistance.

Dr. Mogell, a dental sleep medicine expert, may be able to help you by providing a custom oral sleep appliance. Such an appliance repositions the jaw at night, thus allowing for freer airflow. That means no more noisy vibrations and no more health-threatening apneas. An oral sleep appliance is non-invasive, comfortable, and effective.

It’s time to put the chainsaw back in the toolshed. If you are concerned about your loud snoring, visit a sleep expert today to find out how you can reclaim your peace and quiet.

About the Author

Dr. Kenneth Mogell is an accomplished dentist who has extensive training and experience in treating sleep apnea and snoring via oral appliance therapy. He serves patients in Melbourne and the surrounding communities. To learn more about how Dr. Mogell may be able to help you, contact his office today at 321-313-5350.