Sleep Apnea and Snoring

Addressing the issue

Sleep disorders, like sleep apnea and snoring, disrupt your sleep and negatively impact your overall health.

When you fall into deep sleep, your tongue, soft palate and throat tissues fall into a relaxed state. For those who snore, the relaxation of these throat tissues causes the airway to restrict, creating the sound of snoring as oxygen is forced through. For those with sleep apnea, the throat tissues over-relax, causing them to obstruct the airway, and forcing the brain to wake you up to breathe.

Oral Appliance Therapy

The only way to know for sure if you have sleep apnea is to undergo an assessment by a medical professional.

Once you've been diagnosed, our team at Aurora Bayview North Family Dental can help you achieve a better night’s sleep by fabricating an oral appliance. Oral appliances work by altering the lower jaw position, by pushing it forward along with the tongue muscles to open the airway. This improves the flow of air, prevents you from waking up and provides better quality sleep.