Possible Causes and Risk Factors for Disruptive Snoring
Wanting to learn more about disruptive snoring? When someone snores so often or so loudly during the night that it disrupts one’s ability to sleep, it is known as disruptive snoring. Snoring can really get in the way of your ability to function properly. That makes understanding the causes as well as the risk factors your next step.
Once you understand the cause of the snoring and the risk factors involved, a solution is right around the corner.
Common symptoms associated with disruptive snoring
Learning more about disruptive snoring is necessary so you can find a solution that works for you. While quiet snoring from time to time is considered to be normal, it is when snoring becomes chronic that it becomes a problem. Some of the more common symptoms associated with disruptive snoring include daytime sleepiness, difficulty concentrating, headaches, high blood pressure and a sore throat when waking up in the morning.
If you are experiencing even one of these symptoms, then making an appointment for a professional evaluation is recommended.
Possible causes and risk factors for disruptive snoring
The following is a list of possible causes and risk factors that are connected to disruptive snoring.
Cause: Mouth anatomy
The anatomy of one’s mouth can cause them to snore often and/or loudly. Those who are more likely to have snoring problems will have a narrow airway, which is often due to having a low resting tongue posture, a high narrow roof of the mouth, known as the palate, enlarged tonsils, a tongue that is too large for the jaws or a thick neck. This airway prevents air from flowing smoothly.
Cause: Nasal problems
When someone is living with chronic nasal congestion or has been diagnosed with a deviated septum, then they are more likely to experience disruptive snoring.
Risk factor: Being overweight
Those who are overweight are more likely to experience snoring problems. This is due to having extra tissues located in the back of their throat, which makes their airway very narrow and causes them to snore.
Risk factor: Drinking alcohol
The reason why alcohol is a risk factor is that alcohol leads to one feeling very relaxed, which in turn relaxes their throat muscles when lying down. The more relaxed the throat muscles are the higher the chance someone will snore often and loudly during the night.
Treatment options
Treatment for those who are diagnosed with disruptive snoring may include making certain lifestyle changes like losing weight and using a dental oral appliance to help keep the airway open. Doctor McCarthy is the first dentist in the area to use a special technique called The Fotona Night Lase which can help alleviate loud snoring.
Need a solution to your snoring?
Ready to find a solution to your disruptive snoring problem? The sooner you do the sooner you can start experiencing a good night’s sleep. When you do not get the sleep your body needs to function properly, you will feel tired. That makes it difficult for you to perform your everyday functions.
Today is the day for you to take action to end your snoring problem.
Request an appointment here: https://doctormccarthy.com or call Shannon H. McCarthy DDS at (716) 689-8882 for an appointment in our Williamsville office.
