Snore Guard

It is estimated that 40% of men and 24% of women snore habitually. While it can be a nuisance, it can be an indication of a much more serious sleep disorder.

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Do I Need a Snore Guard?

If you have difficulty staying asleep during the night or keep your loved ones awake with your snoring, a snore guard could help you. Snoring and restless sleep are both signs that you might be suffering from a condition called sleep apnea. You aren’t the only one.

Over 20 million Americans suffer from this condition. Symptoms of sleep apnea include:

  • Snoring
  • Waking Up in the Middle of the Night
  • Restlessness
  • Irritability
  • Memory Loss
  • Depression
  • Jaw Pain
  • Headaches
  • Drowsiness
  • Lethargy
  • Dry Throat When You Wake up

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, call your trusted family dentist in Travelers Rest, SC. Sleep apnea is a serious condition that can affect your health and quality of life. The Carolina Oaks team is available to answer any of your questions or concerns.

What is Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea is a very serious condition that affects a person’s ability to breath while they are sleeping.

While sleep apnea patients are asleep, their airways are being blocked off due to their tongue or other soft tissue collapsing in their throat.  This stops their breathing momentarily before they start breathing again, which can make it very difficult to get a full night’s rest.You may never even notice it, but your body will feel the effects of sleep apnea. Sleep apnea can contribute to the following conditions:

  • Hypertension
  • Heart Disease
  • Stroke
  • Diabetes
  • Insomnia
  • Weight Gain
  • Depression

Don’t worry; there is hope. The sleep apnea condition is often easily treated with a snore guard.

What Is a Snore Guard and How Does It Work?

A snore guard is a simple oral appliance that is placed on the upper and lower teeth at night. Much like a retainer, the snore guard fits comfortably into your mouth. After it is properly placed in the mouth, the snore guard keeps the jaw properly lined up so that the tongue and soft throat tissue don’t obstruct the airway. At Carolina Oaks Dental Care, we work personally with you to create a snore guard treatment to ensure your comfort and satisfaction.

Is a Snore Guard Comfortable?

One of the major concerns many of our patients share as they consider a snore guard is always the comfort level. Most snore guard users find their snore guards to be very comfortable. Initially, it may take a few days to get used to the snore guard. However, most users are so overwhelmed by the benefits of a great nights’ sleep, they hardly even realize they are wearing their guard anymore.

Benefits of Using a Snore Guard

Our patients who use snore guards always come in raving about the difference they make. There are so many benefits to using a snore guard, many of them wonder why they didn’t start sooner. Some of the advantages you may notice include:

  • Better Rest
  • Better Sleep and Comfort for Your Loved Ones
  • Comfortable Fit
  • Easy to Care for
  • Increased Energy
  • Increased Focus
  • Fewer Headaches
  • Fewer Colds or Infections
  • Less Jaw Pain
  • Less Congestion
  • Slowed Weight Gain

These are just a few of the changes we have seen in our patients who use snore guards. There are countless other benefits you’ll experience when starting your snore guard plan.