Snoring Treatment Hoover
A Quieter, More Restful Night for Everyone
Alabama Dental Sleep and Wellness offers evaluation for snoring issues. A comprehensive evaluation is the benchmark for distinguishing between benign snoring and snoring that may indicate a more serious condition, like sleep apnea. This typically involves a detailed medical history, thorough dental exam, TMJ exam, and a sleep study (polysomnography) conducted in a sleep lab or at home. A sleep physician will make the diagnosis from your sleep study, and we will collaborate with your physician for the best treatment possible. Call our office today to learn more about how we can help you and your partner have a quieter night of sleep.
Why Choose Alabama Dental Sleep and Wellness for Snoring Treatment?
- Practice Solely Devoted to Snoring & Sleep Apnea Treatment
- Dentist is a Diplomate of the AADSM
- Personalized Care from a Small Team
What is Snoring?
Snoring is most commonly recognized as a hoarse sound caused by air reverberating against tissues in the airway as you breathe while you sleep. For some people, snoring may only occur if they’ve drank alcohol before bed, gained weight around their neck and airway-area, or other situational factors. However, it’s also possible that chronic, loud snoring is a sign of sleep apnea. The best way to learn which is the case for you is to schedule a consultation with your sleep dentist in Hoover.
If I Snore, Do I Have Sleep Apnea?
While chronic, loud snoring can be a sign of sleep apnea, there’s not a direct correlation between snoring and sleep apnea. Some patients who have sleep apnea may not snore, and on the other hand, some that may snore may not have sleep apnea. The underlying cause of your snoring could be due to a deviated septum or nighttime habits, but no matter what’s causing your snoring, our team is here to help you get the answers you need.
If we find that you’re showing additional signs of sleep apnea besides snoring, our team can help schedule you for either an at-home or in-lab sleep study. Your breathing patterns, oxygen levels, and quality of rest will be monitored for a night and reviewed by a sleep physician. Based on their findings, they can let you know whether your snoring is a result of sleep apnea or something else.
Oral Appliance Treatment Can Help
If your snoring is caused by obstructive sleep apnea, one of our customized oral sleep appliances in Hoover can help. The appliance will be designed just for you. You’ll put it in your mouth every night before going to bed, and it will hold your airway open to allow the free flow of air through it, preventing loud snoring and helping both you and your partner sleep more comfortably throughout the night.
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