Snoring Treatment

Did you know that snoring affects over one-third of all adults? If you live with someone who snores, you are no doubt affected, too. But you may not be aware that Dr. Castaneda can help you reduce or even eliminate your snoring with Oral Appliance Therapy, a special dental appliance that works like an orthodontic device to either hold your tongue forward or realign the lower jaw, opening the back of your throat and allowing a better flow of air through your airway.

Snoring occurs when the airways of the mouth and nose are partially obstructed. Loose structures in the throat (uvula and soft palate) vibrate when air passes over them, causing the familiar sound of snoring.

Causes of snoring include:

• a too-large uvula and soft palate
• nasal congestion
• a deviated septum
• other obstructions in the airways
• large tonsils and adenoids
• being overweight
• alcohol/sedatives

Snoring can lead to many serious problems. In addition to disrupting the lives of those in the household, snoring can also cause extreme daytime fatigue. Snoring may also contribute to the development of type II diabetes and other medical problems like stroke.

While snoring has often been the source of jokes, it's no laughing matter. If you would like to put an end to your snoring, please call or email Dr. Alberto Castaneda today to schedule your snoring treatment consultation in Kansas City.

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