Snoring Treatment in Hamden

Snoring is most commonly treated in the following ways:

• CPAP machine. If you see your physician about snoring, they may recommend that you get a CPAP machine, which is considered the gold standard. CPAP stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. You wear a mask over your mouth and nose with a hose that connects to the CPAP machine. A continuous flow of air is forced in through the mask to keep your airway open while you sleep. It is highly effective, but bulky and somewhat noisy. Some people find it hard to sleep with this, especially if they are light sleepers.
  
  
• Oral appliance. If you see your dentist about snoring, they may recommend an oral appliance to stop your snoring. A snore guard is worn in the mouth at night to reposition your jaw and, if necessary, open the vertical dimension so that the soft tissues of your mouth and throat won’t slide back to block your airway. A snore guard is small and easy to travel with. It is custom-made to fit your mouth for optimal comfort. Many patients prefer a snore guard to a CPAP machine because it is comfortable, compact, and silent.
  
  
• Sleep Study. A sleep study is usually a prerequisite to getting medical or dental insurance coverage.