If snoring is keeping your household awake at night or causing arguments with your partner, now is the time to act. At Clifton Dental Studio, we understand the importance of good quality sleep and we have effective treatments available to prevent snoring and restore peace at home.
About snoring
Snoring is the name given to noises made when you sleep, which occur as a result of the soft tissue at the back of the throat vibrating. These noises include snorting, grunting and breathing heavily. Most people snore from time to time, usually when they have been drinking alcohol, when they sleep on their back or when they are ill with a cough or cold; however, sometimes, snoring can be persistent and if this is the case, there may be an underlying cause.
The most common risk factors for snoring include:
being overweight
smoking
lying on your back
drinking alcohol (especially before you go to bed)
allergies
What can be done about snoring?
In many cases, making basic changes to your sleep routine and the position you sleep in can have very positive effects; this may involve sleeping on your side and avoiding alcohol in the evenings. In other cases, making slightly more drastic lifestyle changes may be advisable; this may include cutting down on drinking, giving up smoking and losing weight by following a healthy eating plan and doing more exercise.
We can also help snorers by providing a custom-made appliance called the Somnowell mandibular advancement device; this device helps to prevent snoring by opening up the airway while you sleep and increasing air flow. The Somnowell device works by moving the lower jaw forward slightly and maintaining this position when you are asleep. The appliance is easy to use and it is fitted to you, so you should find it very comfortable. We recommend Somnowell because it is tried and tested and the results are very impressive; if you would like to find out more, simply give us a call.
Snoring is often joked about between partners, but it isn’t always a laughing matter. Snoring can have a negative impact on your daily life. If you or someone you share a bed with is a smoker, you’ll no doubt be aware of the damage caused by lack of sleep. Whether it’s losing concentration at work, arguing with loved one or feeling tired all day long, snoring can cause definite problems. Here at Clifton Dental Studio, we have the perfect solution to getting you a good night’s sleep.
How can I stop snoring?
Sometimes, certain lifestyle changes can reduce the amount you snore. Adapting your diet, cutting down on smoking and alcohol and changing your sleeping position can all result in a better night’s sleep. However, if these changes are not enough, Clifton Dental Studio can offer anti-snoring treatment from Somnowell.
What is Somnowell?
Somnowell have created an extensive range of anti-snoring appliances and therapies that can help to combat snoring and allow you a better quality of sleep. The Somnowell anti-snoring device we offer is designed to hold the lower jaw in a position called ‘the recovery position’. This position helps to keep the airway open and make sure that your body takes in enough oxygen. This durable device is the leading mandibular advancement appliance, and is beneficial in preventing oral health problems due to its resistance to bacteria and fungi.
If you (or your partner!) snore, you don’t have to suffer any longer. Arrange a consultation at Clifton Dental Studio today and we’ll get you sleeping soundly in no time.
Dr Gerrard is a Bristol based Cosmetic dentist with many years of experience and is one of only a small number of dentists accredited by The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
