{"id":96,"date":"2019-06-30T20:17:48","date_gmt":"2019-06-30T20:17:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.allisonfowlerdds.com\/blog\/?p=96"},"modified":"2019-12-31T20:19:46","modified_gmt":"2019-12-31T20:19:46","slug":"is-my-snoring-something-to-worry-about","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.allisonfowlerdds.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/30\/is-my-snoring-something-to-worry-about\/","title":{"rendered":"Is My Snoring Something to Worry About?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.allisonfowlerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/woman-annoyed-by-partner\u2019s-snoring-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"woman annoyed by partner\u2019s snoring\" class=\"wp-image-97\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.allisonfowlerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/woman-annoyed-by-partner\u2019s-snoring-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.allisonfowlerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/woman-annoyed-by-partner\u2019s-snoring-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.allisonfowlerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/woman-annoyed-by-partner\u2019s-snoring-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.allisonfowlerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/woman-annoyed-by-partner\u2019s-snoring.jpg 1430w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conversations about snoring are often lighthearted. Your partner\nand other family members might tease you for the noises you make when you\u2019re\nasleep \u2014 but is snoring really something to make fun of? Snoring can sometimes\npoint to a much more serious problem. Let\u2019s discuss what snoring is, how it\nmight indicate a bigger issue, and what you can do to achieve quieter,\nhigher-quality sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Snoring Isn\u2019t a Big Deal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you drift off to sleep, the tissues in your mouth relax,\nthe airway becomes narrower and, when you breathe in, the suction action causes\neven further narrowing. This is a natural process and happens to everyone \u2014 to\nan extent. In some individuals, however, the airway narrowing reaches the point\nwhere the air moving through it causes the soft tissues in that area to\nvibrate. The vibration produces the sound we call snoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As long as you continue to get enough oxygen while you\nsleep, snoring is not something to worry about. However, if your snoring is\naccompanied by other symptoms, it can point to obstructive sleep apnea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to Worry About Snoring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder that causes\ntemporary pauses in breathing throughout the night. Not only does this rob\nindividuals of the high-quality, rejuvenating rest they need to function at\ntheir best, but it can also lead to long-term health risks. For example, OSA\nhas been associated with an increased risk of diabetes, cardiovascular illness,\nand Alzheimer\u2019s disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If any of the following symptoms accompanying your snoring, your\nhealth may be at risk:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Waking up gasping for air<\/li><li>Excessive daytime exhaustion<\/li><li>Depression or irritability<\/li><li>Frequent nighttime urination<\/li><li>Sexual dysfunction<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Say Goodbye to Snoring and Sleep Apnea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether your snoring is just an annoyance for your partner\nor it indicates OSA, there might be some simple steps you can take to overcome\nthe problem. Dr. Allison Fowler can arrange for you to undergo a sleep study\nwith a physician who is board certified in sleep medicine and pulmonology. The\nsleep study will reveal if you have OSA and how severe the OSA is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After you receive a diagnosis, you can begin treatment. In\nsome cases, Dr. Fowler has helped many patients <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allisonfowlerdds.com\/sleep-apnea.html\">find relief from OSA<\/a>\nvia the use of a custom oral appliance, which repositions the jaw at night to\nallow for freer airflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is your snoring something to worry about? The only way to\nfind out for sure is to consult with a qualified professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>More About Dr. Fowler<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Allison Fowler is a highly accomplished dentist whose\nfocus is, not just on treating her patients\u2019 teeth, but on helping them enjoy a\nhigher quality of life. Her in-depth understanding of the orofacial structures\nequips her to help individuals with obstructive sleep apnea through oral\nappliance therapy. To learn more about Dr. Fowler and her services, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allisonfowlerdds.com\/contact-us.html\">contact our office<\/a>\ntoday at 214-368-0018.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Conversations about snoring are often lighthearted. Your partner and other family members might tease you for the noises you make when you\u2019re asleep \u2014 but is snoring really something to make fun of? Snoring can sometimes point to a much more serious problem. 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