{"id":39,"date":"2017-12-15T15:56:18","date_gmt":"2017-12-15T15:56:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drbc.com\/blog\/?p=39"},"modified":"2023-08-22T17:48:59","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T17:48:59","slug":"dentist-ormond-beach-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drbc.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/15\/dentist-ormond-beach-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentist in Ormond Beach Explains Why You Snore"},"content":{"rendered":"Many adults snore, but don\u2019t make the mistake of thinking it\u2019s a side effect of aging. Snoring, at its most basic, is the vibration of the soft tissues in your throat. However, the causes of this disruptive sleep problem are usually a little more complex — and loud, chronic snoring may require <\/span>treatment.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0Did you know your dentist in Ormond Beach can provide snoring treatment? Or that snoring is linked to sleep apnea, a dangerous sleep breathing disorder? Keep reading to learn more about snoring and how we can help you sleep soundly throughout the night once again.\u00a0<\/span>\n\n\n

Health Problems and Medication<\/span><\/h2>\nOne of the most common causes of snoring is being overweight or obese. Having extra weight can cause the throat tissues to be bulky or put pressure on the throat at night, causing it to become partially or fully constricted. Snoring will occur as a result. <\/span>\n\nPeople who take certain medications for anxiety, insomnia, or depression may be more likely to snore as well. Having stopped up sinuses or allergies can also cause a person to have difficulty drawing smooth breath during sleep. In children, snoring can occur as a result of being overweight or having swollen tonsils, among other reasons. <\/span>\n

Lifestyle Choices<\/span><\/h2>\nSnoring can also indicate a poor quality of sleep caused by heavy alcohol or tobacco consumption, especially when combined. If you drink or smoke before bedtime, the effect is even worse. Stopping smoking and reducing alcohol consumption is important for your oral and overall health as these habits also greatly increase your risk for oral cancer and a number of other serious conditions. Talk to your dentist or doctor if you are ready to quit smoking or drinking and have attempted unsuccessfully in the past or are unsure where to begin. \u00a0<\/span>\n

Anatomy<\/span><\/h2>\nCertain factors that are out of your control can also affect whether or not you are likely to snore. People who have a deviated septum, narrow airways, or larger soft tissues are often snorers. Poor muscle tone of the tongue can also be a significant factor in snoring. <\/span>\n

Snoring Solutions<\/span><\/h2>\nYou\u2019re ready to stop snoring — we know that much is true. Did you know a qualified dentist can help? Visit our office to discuss our stop snoring solutions with an oral appliance. Worn as you sleep, it repositions your oral tissues to prevent their collapse and allow you to sleep without interruption! <\/span>\n\nIn addition to professional treatment for snoring, consider making these lifestyle changes as needed to improve your health and reduce your risk of experiencing this chronic problem:<\/span>\n