Snoring & Sleep Apnea

Snoring and your smile may not seem related – but for dentists, they really are! At smilogy, we care about your overall health and wellness, which often begins in your mouth. We are able to provide relief for snoring using revolutionary dental technology and treatment. Snoring is loud, annoying, embarrassing – and could even indicate serious health problems such as sleep apnea. It’s time you learned how your dentist can help! /*! elementor – v3.15.0 – 02-08-2023 */ .elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px} oral appliance therapy If you’re keeping yourself or your loved one awake and you’ve read what makes snoring worse and yet nothing you’ve tried has worked so far, your dentist has a solution for you. At smilogy, we use oral appliances which look a lot like sports mouthguards, which are designed to be slept in. These special mouthguards work by supporting the jaw, keeping airways open and breathing unobstructed. why is dental treatment necessary? When airways are open, there are no vibrations caused by friction – vibrations which sound to us like loud snores. However, it’s not just the noise that makes snoring such a problem. In fact, snoring can affect your breathing so much when it’s a result of sleep apnea. This results in your body not getting the rest it’s supposed to, and oxygen not reaching your key organs. This can leave people with heart and liver problems and more common issues like fatigue, seriously affecting overall health. treat snoring with smilogy At smilogy, we take perfect impressions of your smile using our top 3D scanning technology. This ensures that the mouthguard we then create is custom-fit precisely to your contours, allowing for an exact fit that means your mouthguard won’t move around as you sleep and further negatively impact your breathing. These mouthguards are incredibly comfortable because they’re not one-size-fits-all. You can breathe, talk and most importantly sleep normally – in fact, better than ever before. Our mouthguards are discreet, and you won’t need noisy apparatus. They’re easy to care for, easy to take away with you and they’ll have a big impact on your overall health. book your 3d scan now! To get started with smilogy, simply book a 3D scan in a convenient location near you. We can’t wait to see you – get in touch today!

There’s nothing better than climbing into bed with our partner at night. Everyone feels that way, right? Well, not exactly. For some people, bedtime can be a nightmare – and not because of bad dreams. When sleeping next to a serial snorer, it can be so disruptive for you. It can be tempting to laugh it off, or even to get mad, but did you know? This isn’t just annoying, it can actually be dangerous. Snoring can indicate serious health issues, so there are a few things you can try both at home and at your dentist (such as smilogy) to change nights for the both of you. /*! elementor – v3.15.0 – 02-08-2023 */ .elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px} why does my partner snore? Snoring happens when the base of the tongue and soft palate don’t have enough room between them and they vibrate, creating sound.If snoring keeps happening, it’s important to do something about it.In a lot of cases, chronic snoring is serious and happens due to sleep apnea. With sleep apnea, breathing is interrupted during sleep, which means that organs aren’t getting the oxygen and other benefits from breathing and sleep that they need. This can mean they’re at more risk of serious issues such as heart and liver issues. surviving the snoring at home If your partner snores, you have a few options to try and improve things. We recommend: Having a gentle conversation about it, recognising it’s not their fault. Suggesting they try a different sleep position – never on their back Shaking them so they roll over Propping up their head with a pillow to open their airways Using a full-body pillow Helping them to avoid alcohol right before bed Waking them up, but only as a last resort why should my partner see a dentist? A lot of people don’t know this, but the dentist is the best professional to speak to about snoring. We can create special mouthguards to improve night-time breathing. Using smilogy’s 100% accurate scanners and SomnoMed science, we create mouthguards that can open your partner’s airways. They fit snugly, and stop snoring affecting their breathing by pulling the jaw forward slightly and stopping blockages. If they’re breathing properly, they’re improving their overall health, and so are you – when you sleep better, you have better sleep hygiene! book their scan today There’s nothing worse than a bad night’s sleep. Tell your partner that there’s light at the end of the tunnel, they just have to pop in for a quick and easy 3D scan at a convenient location for them. Find your nearest smilogy scanning location and book a FREE scan now.

Snoring is a really common condition, and there are a number of reasons why people do it. To put it simply, it happens when parts of your throat vibrate while sleeping. Your muscles may over-relax, narrowing your airways and affecting breathing. This vibration makes a sound. In many cases, snoring is a result of sleep apnea, which is a really dangerous condition. As you might imagine, when breathing gets affected long-term, it can have an impact on your overall health. However, lots of people snore at some point or another, even those without a condition. There are plenty of things that make it worse (or even increase the risks for people who don’t normally do it – yes, even you). /*! elementor – v3.15.0 – 02-08-2023 */ .elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px} weight Being overweight or obese can be a factor, since the added fat can add to the restriction in breathing by pressing against your throat and making it narrower. alcohol When we drink, our muscles relax. This is true in our throats as well as elsewhere in our bodies, which leads to even more vibrations and a louder sound. Try and avoid drinking close to bedtime if you know you’re a snorer! mouth breathing Are you a mouth breather? Bad news – you’re probably more likely to snore. Snoring is typically caused by walls at the back of the throat vibrating, not those used when breathing through your nose. If you have a blocked nose, you may breathe through your mouth temporarily. This obviously then increases your risk. sleeping on your back Positions make the difference when snoring is involved. When you sleep on your back, it makes your tongue fall back in a way that restricts airflow and increases the vibrations. allergies Bad news if you have hayfever or other allergies! Airflow is restricted in these cases, but taking a regular antihistamine as prescribed by your doctor could help. smoking Having a cheeky cigarette (or more) can really affect your breathing. Air struggles to get in and out, causing those pesky vibrations. medications Like alcohol, some prescription drugs may make your throat muscles relax. These can ironically include sleeping tablets – talk to your doctor about the right medications for you. polyps & swellings Narrowing of the airways can be caused by nasal polyps or thyroid swellings. If you have inflamed tonsils or adenoids, this can also be a problem. pregnancy Snoring is often more common in pregnancy, and there’s not a lot you can do! If the problem persists after you have your baby, get in touch with your dentist. anatomy Unfortunately, some people were simply born with smaller airways than normal or a larger tongue, which increases the likelihood and severity of snoring. not treating sleep apnea It sounds obvious, but if you have a condition known to make snoring worse, if you don’t treat it, the situation won’t improve. it’s time to see a dentist If it’s sleep apnea, or even just severe snoring, seeing smilogy will help. We use 100% accurate scanners and SomnoMed science to create mouthguards that can restore normal breathing. They change the position of your jaw in order to open your airways up, making your life better – and healthier. book your scan now To get your custom-fit mouthguard made, simply visit your nearest smilogy scanning location. Book your free scan today at one of our scanning locations!