Treatment Options for Snoring

Snoring can keep you and your sleeping partner awake at night. You may feel like you have not gotten a good night’s sleep, or you may suffer from a sore throat or dry mouth in the morning. If your snoring is keeping you or someone else awake at night or causing other unwanted symptoms, our Los Angeles dentist can help.

When you sleep, your muscles throughout your body relax. This includes the muscles around the airway. The airway then narrows, and tissues can drop into the passage. As the air passes over the tissues, they vibrate, creating that characteristic snoring sound. Lifestyle changes such as weight loss or alcohol cessation can be helpful, but they may not be enough to completely eliminate the snoring.

We offer oral splints, or snore guards, that can stop the snoring. These splints guide the lower jaw forward slightly, which helps stabilize the soft tissues to prevent them from collapsing into the airway. We customize the splint to fit you precisely for greater comfort and effectiveness. You may be a candidate for an oral splint if you snore regularly. Call us today to learn more or to schedule your appointment with our expert in treatments for snoring in Los Angeles.