Carole and her husband are long time patients of Dr. DeLawter, and recently became interested in investing in a "Snore Guard" that we offer here at the office. Her husbands snoring became a serious problem. After 1 month with the snore guard, here is what she had to say:
"I am very pleased with the snore guard. He used to sound like a fog horn…now its very moderate if he even snores at all! He sleeps better, feels more rested, and doesn’t “gasp” like he did with his sleep apnea. I can sleep now…It’s benefitted both of us! I would recommend it to anyone; it’s made a BIG difference."
-Carole F.
Here is some additional info on snoring and snore prevention:
What causes snoring?
During sleep, the muscles and soft tissues in the throat and mouth relax making the breathing airway smaller. This decrease in airway space increases the velocity of air flowing through the airway during breathing. As the velocity of required air is increased in the constricted space, soft tissues, like the soft palate and the uvula, vibrate. The vibrations of these soft tissues in the mouth and throat result in what is called "noisy breathing" or generally referred to as snoring. It should also be noted that sleep studies have shown that excess body weight, heavy alcohol consumption and other sedatives have been shown to increase the severity of snoring.
Surgical techniques to remove respiration impairing structures, such as the uvula, enlarged tonsils and adenoids, have been among the many attempted snoring remedies. These soft tissue surgical procedures have shown only moderate success rates (e.g., 20 to 40 %). At certain levels of severity, complete blockage of the airways pace by the soft tissues and the tongue can occur. If the period of asphyxiation lasts longer than 10 seconds, this is called Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). OSA can be a serious medical condition and your dentist may refer you to a sleep specialist. For the majority of snorers, however, the most affordable, non-invasive, comfortable, and effective snoring solution remains the dentist prescribed oral snoring preventative device.
"I am very pleased with the snore guard. He used to sound like a fog horn…now its very moderate if he even snores at all! He sleeps better, feels more rested, and doesn’t “gasp” like he did with his sleep apnea. I can sleep now…It’s benefitted both of us! I would recommend it to anyone; it’s made a BIG difference."
-Carole F.
Here is some additional info on snoring and snore prevention:
What causes snoring?
During sleep, the muscles and soft tissues in the throat and mouth relax making the breathing airway smaller. This decrease in airway space increases the velocity of air flowing through the airway during breathing. As the velocity of required air is increased in the constricted space, soft tissues, like the soft palate and the uvula, vibrate. The vibrations of these soft tissues in the mouth and throat result in what is called "noisy breathing" or generally referred to as snoring. It should also be noted that sleep studies have shown that excess body weight, heavy alcohol consumption and other sedatives have been shown to increase the severity of snoring.
Surgical techniques to remove respiration impairing structures, such as the uvula, enlarged tonsils and adenoids, have been among the many attempted snoring remedies. These soft tissue surgical procedures have shown only moderate success rates (e.g., 20 to 40 %). At certain levels of severity, complete blockage of the airways pace by the soft tissues and the tongue can occur. If the period of asphyxiation lasts longer than 10 seconds, this is called Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). OSA can be a serious medical condition and your dentist may refer you to a sleep specialist. For the majority of snorers, however, the most affordable, non-invasive, comfortable, and effective snoring solution remains the dentist prescribed oral snoring preventative device.
CALL to schedule an appointment at the office for a consultation! You can get your snore guard in just about 2 weeks!
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