{"id":358,"date":"2013-11-13T17:02:23","date_gmt":"2013-11-13T17:02:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.coloradosleepapnea.com\/?p=358"},"modified":"2025-06-03T18:21:56","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T18:21:56","slug":"what-causes-snoring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coloradosleepapnea.com\/blog\/what-causes-snoring\/","title":{"rendered":"What Causes Snoring?"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the most common sleep problems that people can face is snoring<\/strong>. It\u2019s not uncommon for family members to tease each other about another\u2019s snoring<\/strong>, but sometimes it\u2019s no laughing matter. Not only can relationships be strained by severe snoring<\/strong>, it can also be a sign of a larger problem\u2014sleep apnea. Thankfully, the causes of snoring<\/strong> aren\u2019t a mystery, and treatment is possible.
\nThe Most Common Cause<\/strong>
\nIn many cases, the cause of snoring<\/strong> can be tied to obstruction. In other words, the tongue, jaw, or the mouth\u2019s soft tissues have relaxed to the point that the patient\u2019s airways are blocked. The sound that you hear when someone snores<\/strong> is the sound of air noisily passing through the body to the lungs. That same obstruction is also what causes sleep apnea<\/strong> patients to stop breathing during sleep.
\nAt Dr. Gary Radz\u2019s office<\/a>, we offer oral appliances to help patients treat both their snoring<\/strong> and their sleep apnea<\/strong> symptoms. An oral appliance is a custom-made device designed to fit over the patient\u2019s upper and lower teeth, repositioning the jaw and tongue so that they don\u2019t block the throat. For many patients, an oral appliance is the treatment of choice for both sleep problems and snoring<\/strong>.
\nGive Us a Call<\/strong>
\nIs snoring and sleep apnea getting in the way of your health or your relationships? Call<\/a> Dr. Radz\u2019s<\/strong> Denver<\/strong> office today for a consultation. During your visit Dr. Radz<\/strong> will help you understand your needs and find a treatment solution. We serve patients from Inglewood<\/strong>, Aurora<\/strong>, Lakewood<\/strong>, Greenwood<\/strong> Village<\/strong>, Centennial<\/strong>, and all surrounding areas.
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