December 31st, 2009
Stop Loud Snoring
If you’ve tried everything to stop snoring it is time you should see a physician, doctor, or an otolaryngologist. But, if you decide to use a dental appliance to cure your snoring you should seek advice and help from a dentist who specializes in stop snoring appliances. Some of the more common snoring treatments available today include:
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
- Oral Devices
- Surgery
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
This may sound like a long and tedious phrase but it is in fact a fairly simple snoring treatment. It consists of wearing a mask while you sleep which pushes air through your throat. CPAP is used to treat snoring and sleep apnea.
Oral Devices Used to Stop Snoring
There are many devices out there that can help ease your snoring problems. These include:
- Dental Appliances
- Oral Devices
- Lower Jaw Adjusters
Many people benefit from using oral devices which move their lower jaw forward while they sleep. These are devices that simply rest in your mouth. However, you may also see other devices which you wear around your head that adjust the positioning of your jaw.
Surgery for Snoring
There is a very common surgery known as Thermal Ablation Palatoplasty (TAP). This is a treatment to treat snoring and other forms of obstructive sleep apnea. There are two types of Thermal Ablation Palatoplasty (TAP):
- Laser-assisted Uvula Palatoplasty (LAUP)
- Radiofrequency Ablation (aka somnoplasty)
LAUP is used to vaporize your uvula and a portion of your palate. This is usually done under local anesthesia. LAUP is used to remove any obstruction that is blocking your airway in your throat. Removing these obstructions will get rid of the things causing your snoring or sleep apnea.
There is also another type of treatment known as Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP), but LAUP has shown to be more successful in treating patients who snore over the years.
Radiofrequency Ablation (somnoplasty) is used to shrink any extra tissue in your upper airway.
Many professionals and doctors agree that many snoring devices and home remedies can be used to treat mild snoring, but for any person who is a heavy snorer, surgery may be your only option. The surgery will help correct any obstruction in your airway and help you breathe better at night.
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