Snoring.. More Than a Social Problem

Snoring isn’t just a noisy nuisance.  As well as being loud enough to disturb both sufferers and their families, snoring can also interrupt sleep and place pressure on relationships.  50% of the adults in America have some sort of sleep disturbance.

Persistent loud snoring often disturbs the sleep of the snorer and anyone within hearing range.  This disruption to sleep can contribute to fatigue and leave the sufferer feeling
Tired, drowsy, and inappropriately sleepy.  The prolonged effects of lack of sleep can lead to slowed responses, memory problems, difficulty in paying attention and concentrating, and may also cause performance problems at work.  More importantly, lack of sleep can increase the risk of automobile accidents and can adversely affect relationships.  Surveys have shown that many snoring couples resort to sleeping in separate rooms, not a very healthy situation.

When snoring is so loud that it disturbs the sleep of snorers and their family, it may be a sign of a related condition that has very serious systemic consequences known as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).  Reggie White, Green Bay Packer football great, was diagnosed with OSA, never treated, and died as a consequence.

The dentists at Preston Road Dental Care, PA, work with Dr Raj Kakar, MD, a physician located conveniently next door to our office, that is board certified in sleep medicine, to determine the medical implications of the Snoring/OSA and recommend a course of treatment.  Together we are able to treat patients with these symptoms.

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