What is
Snoring?

A polysomography test (PSG) typically consists of an all night recording test that measures sleep stages, heartbeat, breathing, electrocardiogram, blood oxygenation and arm and leg movements. There is also home sleep test (HST) which can be done at home and the data is analyzed by a board certified sleep physician.

Snoring can be a symptom of obstructive sleep apnea, but not all people who snore have obstructive sleep apnea. If snoring is the only symptom and no diagnosis of sleep apnea is made, snoring may not cause any physical risk but it may nevertheless cause sleep problems for bed partners.

Your dentist will complete a comprehensive evaluation of the face, head and neck and the upper airway.

Your dentist may recommend lifestyle changes such as maintaining a healthy weight, limiting alcohol and sedatives, avoiding sleeping on your back, reducing nasal congestion, and mandibular advancement devices.

Snoring can be caused by one or a combination of the following: having a blocked nose, sleeping on your back, alcohol consumption, and sleeping on your back.

A thorough evaluation to consider all factors that may be contributing to your snoring is very important, since snoring may be caused by several factors. Management options include side sleeping, weight loss, CPAP device, oral mandibular advancement device, nasal sprays or a combination of these treatments.

Snoring in the absence of obstructive sleep apnea is not considered a physical health risk but you may want to consider treating it if your bed partner is complaining about your snoring since they might not be getting enough sleep.

We understand that sometimes your ideal treatment plan may not fit your budget. That’s why Worcester Sleep Dentistry offers affordable third-party payment plans with deferred interest through CareCredit or payment over time with Sunbit. This way you can get the treatment you need, when you need it, and pay over time with our convenient payment options.