Minor surgeries are becoming increasingly common with the use of laser technology, however not everyone is comfortable with them. In this article we discuss snoring treatment without surgery.
Beyond an elbow to a rib or separate sleeping arrangements, treatment for snoring is typically thought of as a surgical endeavour. And yet the truth is there are treatment alternatives for snoring problems available that do not require surgical treatment and they are not that hard to come by.
What Causes Snoring?
One of the main causes for snoring that can wake you or your partner throughout the night is the vibration of loose soft tissue in the back of your mouth and throat.
Over time, snoring can become responsible for a host of other problems; a lack of sleep can reduce immunity to combat illness, reduce wakefulness during the day which can be a dangerous prospect in day to day life, and even wreak havoc on an otherwise healthy relationship.
Surgical Treatment for Snoring
Treating a snoring problem with a surgery often seems too invasive for many, and results are not guaranteed. Some of the surgical treatments for snoring include;
- cutting out “excess” soft tissue
- correcting “abnormally shaped” septum or nostril wall
- change position of bone structures in upper airway
- plastic cylinder implants
Anuvulopalatopharyngoplasty is the surgical procedure which consists of cutting out excess nasal soft tissue, and this is done with stainless steel or laser.
Radiofrequency palatoplasty is a procedure that uses electrical current to shrink up and stiffen (cook?) the rear part of the roof of your mouth so they no longer vibrate when breathing during sleep.
Enlarged tonsils or adenoids can be removed surgically all for the sake of a good night’s sleep.
And the list goes on; and if these options sound unnerving, you’re not the only ones. Hundreds of thousands of couples suffer through the snores of one or both people in a bed at night because these treatments seem far too over the top for them, and they are looking for a simpler, less intrusive way to treat snoring.
However there is a simple device which can make snoring a thing of the past, and it is not that hard to come by.
Anuvulopalatopharyngoplasty is the surgical procedure which consists of cutting out excess nasal soft tissue, and this is done with stainless steel or laser.
Radiofrequency palatoplasty is a procedure that uses electrical current to shrink up and stiffen (cook?) the rear part of the roof of your mouth so they no longer vibrate when breathing during sleep.
Enlarged tonsils or adenoids can be removed surgically all for the sake of a good night’s sleep.
And the list goes on; and if these options sound unnerving, you’re not the only ones. Hundreds of thousands of couples suffer through the snores of one or both people in a bed at night because these treatments seem far too over the top for them, and they are looking for a simpler, less intrusive way to treat snoring.
However there is a simple device which can make snoring a thing of the past, and it is not that hard to come by.
Stop Snoring without Surgery
In order to cease snoring altogether without any invasive surgeries, you will probably be pleased to know that a mandibular advancement splint can stop snoring, cold.
Mandibular advancement splint
A mandibular advancement splint is a type of mouth piece which is worn during sleeping hours to slightly adjust the placement of the jaw. This adjustment of the position of the jaw prevents snoring because the act of doing so tightens the muscles and surrounding soft tissue of the subject’s upper airway. So instead of electrifying or slicing out flesh in the back of your mouth, you can simply tighten the skin by changing its position for the same result –restful sleep without annoying your partner.
In addition to solving snoring problems, a mandibular advancement splint can also assist those with obstructive sleep apnoea (restricted breathing ability during sleep).
In Conclusion
Many workplace medical benefit packages will also repay part or all of the costs associated to a custom-made mandibular advancement splint, so be sure to speak with your HR department to see if your job will foot the bill.
Do you have any experiences with either surgical or non-surgical snoring treatment options? Let us know all about it in the comments!
