Snore Reduction Therapy

What Causes Snoring?

Snoring happens when air has trouble flowing smoothly through your mouth and nose during sleep. This can be caused by several things, like:

• Relaxed Muscles

When you sleep, the muscles in your throat relax, sometimes too much, causing a partial blockage.

• Obstructed Airway

Your tongue or soft tissues in your throat can block airflow, especially when you lie on your back.

• Nasal Congestion

If you’re stuffed up or dealing with allergies, it can make it harder to breathe properly at night.

• Sleep Apnea

Snoring can also be a sign of sleep apnea, a more serious condition where breathing stops and starts throughout the night.

No matter what’s causing your snoring, we’ve got solutions to help you (and your partner) get better sleep.

What Is Snore Reduction Therapy?

Our Snore Reduction Therapy involves using a custom-made oral appliance, sometimes called a snore guard or sleep appliance, that gently repositions your jaw while you sleep. By moving your lower jaw slightly forward, the appliance helps keep your airway open, reducing snoring and improving airflow. It’s a simple, non-invasive solution that can make a huge difference in your quality of sleep.

How Does Snore Reduction Therapy Work?

Here’s what you can expect if you choose snore reduction therapy at Clarkson Family Dentistry:

1. Consultation

We’ll start with a conversation about your sleep habits and snoring. If needed, we may suggest a sleep study to rule out more serious conditions like sleep apnea.

2. Custom Fitting

If snore reduction therapy is right for you, we’ll take impressions of your teeth and create a custom-fitted oral appliance just for you.

3. Fitting and Adjustment

Once your appliance is ready, we’ll make sure it fits comfortably and give you instructions on how to use it.

4. Sleep Easy

Wear your appliance each night while you sleep, and you should notice a significant reduction in snoring—and better rest!

Who Can Benefit from Snore Reduction Therapy?

Snore reduction therapy is a great option if:

Benefits of Snore Reduction Therapy

• Better Sleep

No more waking up throughout the night because of snoring—sleep more soundly and wake up feeling refreshed.

• Happier Partner

Snoring affects more than just you. Your partner will thank you for finally finding a solution!

• Non-Invasive

No need for surgery or medications—just a simple, custom-fitted oral appliance that’s easy to use.

• Improved Health

By improving airflow, snore reduction therapy can help you avoid health risks linked to poor sleep, like high blood pressure, daytime fatigue, and even heart issues.

Is Snore Reduction Therapy the Same as Treating Sleep Apnea?

While snoring and sleep apnea are related, they’re not exactly the same. Snoring is often just a sign of an obstructed airway, while sleep apnea involves pauses in breathing throughout the night, which can be more serious. If we think you may have sleep apnea, we’ll recommend a sleep study to get a clear diagnosis.

That said, oral appliances can be a great treatment option for mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea. If you’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea and don’t love the idea of using a CPAP machine, an oral appliance might be a more comfortable, portable alternative.