Snoring Treatment – Las Vegas, NV
A Quiet Night’s Rest Every Time
You know the sound -- loud, chronic snoring. Maybe your partner’s noisy breathing keeps you up at night, or perhaps you’re the snorer in the room. Either way, you’ve got to find a solution for the disruptive condition, and fast. To do so, it can help to learn what causes chronic snoring in the first place, and where you can find treatment.
What Causes Snoring?
We all snore from time to time, as sickness or other factors occasionally inhibit breathing during sleep. But when it’s a chronic condition, snoring is far more serious. It’s often caused by an obstruction of the airway by the lower jaw or tongue, which blocks air and creates the vibrations that sound like snoring. And when that’s the cause of your snoring, you’ve got the condition known as obstructive sleep apnea.
Snoring & Sleep Apnea Symptoms
Obstructive sleep apnea is estimated to affect some 22 million Americans -- many of whom don’t even realize they have it. In addition to chronic snoring, symptoms of sleep apnea include the following.
- Dry throat upon waking
- Frequent waking throughout the night with a gasping or choking sensation
- Morning headaches
- Daytime confusion
- Fatigue
Treatment for Snoring & Sleep Apnea
When you come in for your sleep apnea consultation with Dr. West, she’ll ask you a series of questions and carefully consider your case to determine whether or not sleep apnea could be the cause of your snoring and sleep issues. If it is, she’ll likely fit you with a customized, removable oral device that you wear only during sleep. Think of it as the type of mouthguard athletes wear -- it works by holding your lower jaw and tongue in place to prevent snoring. Patients who have found relief with this treatment agree: you just can’t put a price on a full night’s sleep.
Laser Snoring Treatment
Would you like to experience relief from snoring in as little as five minutes? If the tissues in your mouth’s soft palate are responsible for your snoring, a laser treatment may be able to help. It can tighten the collagen in your palate, opening your airway and resulting in a freer flow of air. You may therefore experience fewer noisy vibrations. The procedure is quick and comfortable, and its results can last for up to a year or longer!
Schedule Your FREE Snoring Consultation Today!
If you’re ready to sleep through the night without interruption, please don’t wait to seek snoring treatment from iSleepSolutions. We’re here to help you and all our Summerlin neighbors enjoy the restful sleep they deserve -- request your FREE appointment online today!
Snoring Treatment FAQs
If I Snore, Do I Have Sleep Apnea?
Snoring is a common warning sign of sleep apnea, but it doesn’t necessarily guarantee that you have the disorder. You will need to have a sleep test completed in order to determine whether you are truly suffering from sleep-disordered breathing. Once your issue has been properly diagnosed, we can point you toward an appropriate form of snoring treatment in Las Vegas based on your unique situation.
Remember, if snoring is related to sleep apnea, it’s essential to have the problem addressed as quickly as possible. Leaving the disorder untreated for too long could have devastating consequences for your health and your quality of life.
When Should I Seek Treatment for Snoring?
If you snore at least three times in a single week, or if the sound of your snoring is particularly loud or bothersome to those around you, it’s best to seek treatment from a professional as quickly as possible. Loud, frequent snoring is more likely to be a side effect of sleep apnea.
On top of that, you should be mindful of whether your snoring is accompanied by other potential side effects of sleep-disordered breathing. This can include excessive drowsiness during the day, having a hard time focusing, and experiencing a sore throat when you wake up. Noticing any of these symptoms should be taken as a sign that you need to see a sleep expert.
How Do I Know If I’m Snoring When I Sleep Alone?
Obviously, the easiest way to know if you snore is to have someone else tell you. However, if you sleep by yourself, it’s harder to know whether it’s happening. If you suspect that you snore, one way to find out is to set up a recording device of some kind; there are plenty of smartphone apps that you could use for the job. Remember, you won’t necessarily snore every time you sleep, so you should plan on recording yourself on multiple nights.
How Can I Prevent Snoring?
If you want to reduce your chances of snoring, you can follow these simple steps:
- Use medicine-free nasal strips to open up your nostrils, allowing more air to enter them throughout the night.
- Stay away from alcoholic beverages for at least a few hours before going to bed. Alcohol can relax the muscles in your throat and make the airway more likely to collapse, thus resulting in snoring.
- Take measures to lose weight, such as changing your diet or exercising more often. Obesity is often linked to snoring.
- Try changing your sleeping position. If you sleep on your back, gravity could be pulling the soft tissues in your mouth toward the back of your throat, making snoring more likely to occur. In some cases, sleeping on your back could potentially help address the issue.