Snoring Treatment Daytona Beach
Don’t Let Snoring Control Your Life
Have you or your partner recently realized that you snore quite loudly during the night? Or maybe it seems like every time you snooze, you find yourself waking up, gasping for air? Snoring might seem innocent, but if it’s occurring chronically, it might be a sign of something more serious: sleep apnea. Although this isn’t always the case, it’s unwise to leave things unaddressed. Contact Dr. Lloyd and our team here at Serene Sleep Solutions in Daytona Beach to schedule an appointment and get your snoring under control.
Why Choose Serene Sleep Solutions for Help with Snoring?
- Highly Customized & Comfortable Oral Appliances
- Insurance-Friendly and Financing Available
- Easy-to-Locate Office in Daytona Beach
What’s the Problem with Snoring?
Snoring is usually the result of the soft tissues in the upper airway vibrating. This includes parts of the throat, nose, and mouth. Most people assume that snoring is merely an annoyance, but in reality, it’s often an indicator of obstructive sleep apnea.
If you’re the one snoring, it’s possible for you to not even realize it’s occurring. However, this issue doesn’t just affect you – it can also affect your sleeping partner, causing them to miss out on sleep as well! This type of sleep deprivation can be very disheartening, and it can be very difficult for the individual, preventing them from feeling their best or having enough energy to be productive throughout the day.
If I Snore, Do I Have Sleep Apnea?
Most people assume that if they snore, they also have sleep apnea – however, even though it’s one of the most common symptoms of the condition, it is only one of several. That said, you shouldn’t shrug things off and assume your snoring is harmless! Refusing to see a specialist might end up leading to the development of sleep apnea over time, which can threaten your overall health and livelihood.
Who Is More Likely to Snore?
There are numerous risk factors that make an individual more prone to snoring, and it shouldn’t be classified as an issue that only a certain type of person experiences. However, there are some circumstances that make the condition more likely to occur, including weight and certain lifestyle factors. Ultimately, it still comes down to how a person’s mouth, throat, and airway all function.
Snoring FAQs
Is Snoring Normal?
Snoring is a common reflex for many people including babies and small children. While almost everyone will snore at some point, loud, jarring snoring may be a sign of sleep apnea. This serious health condition can disrupt a person’s breathing pattern when they sleep, causing them to wake up suddenly and out of breath. In severe cases, this can happen more than a hundred times in a single night. If you snore and find yourself gasping for air when you are trying to sleep, please contact our office to schedule a consultation.
What Are the Symptoms of Snoring?
Different people often snore differently, and the noise may sound like:
- Slight vibrations
- Grumbling
- Snorting
- Rumbling
- Whistling
Those who snore may also experience issues like:
- Tossing and turning during sleep
- Waking up with a sore and dry throat
- Fatigue
- Headaches
- Irritability
- Trouble focusing
What Causes Snoring?
Snoring is usually the result of some part of your mouth obstructing your airway during sleep. The sound may be caused by air vibrating as it moves past your soft palate, tonsils, adenoids, or tongue. A few risk factors for snoring include:
- Age: Snoring is more common among older people.
- Alcohol and sedatives: Muscle relaxants can make it easier for your airway to be obstructed.
- Anatomy: People with large adenoids, tonsils, or tongues or deviated septums may be more likely to snore.
- Family history: Snoring can run in families.
- Overall health: Issues like allergies, the common cold, and nasal congestion can make you more likely to snore.
- Weight: Overweight people may be more likely to snore.
- Being male
- Pregnancy
What Health Issues Can Sleep Apnea Cause?
Obstructive sleep apnea, a serious medical condition associated with snoring, can disrupt healthy breathing patterns and cause a patient to wake up many times in a single night. Frequently awakening for lack of breath in this manner can be quite stressful to the nervous, endocrine, and cardiovascular symptoms, and it may lead to negative health consequences such as:
- Low blood oxygen levels (hypoxia)
- Problems focusing
- Fatigue
- Irritability
- Depression
- Greater risk of cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke
- Increased risk of diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Falling asleep while operating heavy machinery such as automobiles
Please contact the team at Serene Sleep Solutions if you suspect you have sleep apnea.
Does Snoring Always Mean Sleep Apnea?
While many people with sleep apnea snore loudly, snoring does not necessarily mean you have this condition. The only way to know for sure if you have sleep apnea is to be diagnosed by a qualified sleep doctor. We’ll be happy to refer you to an appropriate specialist and determine an appropriate treatment when we understand the nature of the problem.
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