Oral Device to Stop Snoring
How to Treat Snoring
Are you a loud snorer? Does your partner complain about your snoring? Snoring is a common condition reported in about 40 percent of adult men and 24 percent of adult women. It occurs more often in men and people who are overweight and snoring has a tendency to worsen with age.
Occasional snoring can be a nuisance and is usually not a serious condition, but if you are a habitual snorer, you may be not be getting the deep restful sleep your body needs to function. You may also be disrupting the sleep patterns of those close to you.
SNORING SOLUTION
Loud and frequent snoring should be evaluated by a physician and diagnosed in a sleep study. If you have had a sleep study done and you have ruled out sleep apnea, there is a non-invasive dental solution to treat your snoring.
Bergen County Center for Snoring, Sleep Apnea, & CPAP Intolerance offers people with a snoring problem Oral Device Therapy or OAT. A snore guard, similar to a sports mouth guard or orthodontic mouthpiece, is custom-fitted by Dr. Warren Boardman, a leading dental sleep specialist in northern New Jersey. Dr. Boardman will adjust this custom-made snoring mouthpiece so you can stop snoring and get a more restful sleep at night.
The best way to stop and correct snoring is by working with a medical professional so you are properly diagnosed and treated. Dr. Boardman works in tandem with your physician to monitor your progress. We offer affordable payment plans and some patients are able to obtain medical insurance coverage.
Over 1300 patients treated with a 97% satisfaction rate!
| Breathing Interruptions | These interruptions can last a few seconds to minutes. The stops and starts during sleep may be caused by partial or blockage of the airway. |
| Waking up Frequently | Waking up many times during the night can interfere with normal sleep patterns resulting in light sleeping versus getting a more restorative, deep sleep. Partners sharing the same space as snorers may wake up during the night as often as the person with the sleep disorder. |
| Strain on the Heart | If you have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea you may have the symptoms of high blood pressure, enlargement of the heart, and/or be at a greater risk of a heart attack and stroke. |
| Daytime Drowsiness | Frequently snoring can lead to daytime sleepiness. People who sleep next to snorers report high levels of fatigue and sleepiness. They may also be at higher risk for hearing loss. |
| CDL License | If you operate heavy equipment or are a commercial driver, daytime drowsiness puts you at a greater risk for accidents if you are not functioning fully rested. If you are a commercial driver, you can manage your sleep apnea and maintain your CDL license with proper treatment. |
| Choose to Sleep Alone in Another Room | Snoring can cause one spouse to move into another room for the sake of sleep. |
Nasal Airway Obstruction
- Seasonal allergies
Sinus infections
Deviated septum, a structural deformity inside the nasal cavity
Nasal polyps
Poor Muscle Tone in the Throat and Tongue
Throat and tongue muscles relaxed and fall back into the airway
Children with large tonsils and adenoids
Overweight or Obesity
Snorers may have bulk throat tissue as a result of being overweight
