Snoring Treatment in Manor Park, East London
Snoring can affect more than just your sleep. It can disturb your partner, leave you feeling tired during the day and make it harder to enjoy proper rest.
At Manor Park Dental Practice, we can assess whether a custom-made anti-snoring device may help by supporting your lower jaw and helping to keep your airway more open while you sleep.
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Helping You Manage Snoring More Comfortably
Snoring happens when the airway becomes partly narrowed during sleep, causing soft tissues in the mouth, throat or soft palate to vibrate as air passes through.
For some people, snoring is occasional. For others, it can happen regularly and affect sleep quality, energy levels, concentration, mood and relationships.
If simple lifestyle changes have not helped, a dentist may be able to provide a custom-made oral appliance designed to gently reposition the lower jaw and reduce narrowing of the airway during sleep.
What Can Increase the Chance of Snoring?
Snoring can be linked to several factors. Some are temporary, while others may be related to lifestyle, age or the way your airway naturally sits during sleep.
Common factors include:
- Relaxation of the muscles in the throat during sleep
- Sleeping on your back
- Being overweight
- Drinking alcohol, especially before bed
- Smoking
- Allergies or nasal congestion
- Having a cold
- Getting older
- Taking sleeping tablets or sedatives
- Natural differences in jaw, tongue or throat structure
Understanding the likely cause of your snoring can help guide the most suitable advice or treatment option.
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Signs Snoring May Be Affecting Your Health
You may benefit from professional advice if snoring is affecting your sleep, your partner’s sleep or your daily energy levels.
Common effects of poor sleep linked to snoring may include:
- Daytime tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Morning headaches
- Poor concentration
- Increased stress
- Irritability
- Reduced work performance
- Relationship strain
- Feeling unrefreshed after sleep
If your breathing stops and starts during sleep, or if you wake choking or gasping, you should speak to your GP because this may be a sign of obstructive sleep apnoea.
Snoring and Sleep Apnoea
Snoring can sometimes be linked to obstructive sleep apnoea, also known as OSA. This happens when the airway becomes blocked during sleep, causing breathing to pause for short periods.
Signs that may suggest sleep apnoea include:
- Loud regular snoring
- Pauses in breathing during sleep
- Choking, snorting or gasping at night
- Feeling very sleepy during the day
- Morning headaches
- Poor concentration
- High blood pressure
A sleep study is usually needed to confirm whether someone has sleep apnoea and to understand how severe it is. If we notice signs that suggest sleep apnoea, we may advise you to speak to your GP or seek medical assessment before using an appliance.
Custom-Made Anti-Snoring Devices
For suitable patients, Manor Park Dental Practice can provide a custom-made anti-snoring appliance. This is worn in the mouth while you sleep and is designed to gently hold the lower jaw in a slightly forward position.
By supporting the jaw, the device may help reduce narrowing at the back of the throat and make it easier for air to pass through more smoothly.
This type of appliance may help with snoring and, in some mild cases, may be useful as part of managing airway narrowing. If sleep apnoea is suspected, medical assessment is important before deciding on the right treatment.
Benefits of a Custom Anti-Snoring Appliance
Reducing snoring may help you and your partner enjoy quieter, more restful sleep.
Custom-Made Fit
Your appliance is made to fit your mouth, making it more comfortable than a generic over-the-counter device.
Simple to Use
The device is removable and worn at night, similar to a mouth guard.
Supports Airflow
The appliance helps position the jaw in a way that may reduce airway narrowing during sleep.
Non-Surgical Option
For suitable patients, an oral appliance offers a simple, non-invasive way to manage snoring.
Helps Protect Daily Energy
Better sleep may help improve daytime energy, focus and general wellbeing.
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About Jaw Pain?
Jaw pain, headaches or teeth grinding can get worse if left untreated. Our team can assess your symptoms and help protect your teeth and jaw.
Simple Changes That May Help Reduce Snoring
A custom-made appliance may be helpful, but lifestyle changes can also make a difference for some patients.
You may be advised to:
- Avoid alcohol close to bedtime
- Stop smoking
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Sleep on your side rather than your back
- Treat nasal congestion or allergies where possible
- Avoid sleeping tablets unless prescribed
- Keep a regular sleep routine
If lifestyle changes do not improve your snoring, or if your symptoms are affecting your quality of life, it is worth seeking professional advice.
Is an Anti-Snoring Device Right for Me?
Not every patient who snores will need a dental appliance. The right option depends on your symptoms, oral health, bite, jaw position and whether there are signs of sleep apnoea.
At Manor Park Dental Practice, we will explain your options clearly and honestly. If an anti-snoring device is suitable, we can guide you through the process. If your symptoms suggest something more serious, we will advise you to seek the right medical support.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What causes snoring?
Snoring is usually caused by a partial narrowing of the airway during sleep. As air passes through, soft tissues in the mouth and throat can vibrate, creating the sound of snoring.
Can a dentist help with snoring?
Yes, in some cases. A dentist can provide a custom-made anti-snoring appliance that gently supports the lower jaw while you sleep, helping to reduce airway narrowing.
What is an anti-snoring device?
An anti-snoring device is a removable oral appliance worn at night. It is designed to hold the lower jaw slightly forward, helping to keep the airway more open during sleep.
Is snoring the same as sleep apnoea?
No. Snoring and sleep apnoea are not the same, but loud regular snoring can sometimes be a sign of obstructive sleep apnoea. If your breathing stops and starts during sleep, or you wake choking or gasping, you should speak to your GP.
Where can I get snoring treatment in Manor Park?
Manor Park Dental Practice provides custom-made anti-snoring devices for suitable patients in Manor Park and East London. We are located at 620 Romford Road, London E12 5AQ, and you can call 020 8478 1431 to book an appointment.
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