Understand the snoring.
Find your next step.
Snoring can disrupt your sleep and your partner’s. Start by understanding what is affecting your breathing and which treatment fits your needs.
Discuss your optionsSnoring treatment in Raleigh, NC
Does snoring mean
sleep apnea?
Snoring does not always mean sleep apnea. Loud snoring with pauses in breathing, choking, or gasping deserves a conversation with a medical provider.
An evaluation can help distinguish snoring from obstructive sleep apnea and determine whether sleep testing is needed.
What else
can contribute?
Nasal congestion, allergies, body weight, alcohol, and sleep position can all play a role. Relaxed tissues in the throat can narrow the airway and create the sound of snoring.
Snoring treatment starts with evaluation.
Depending on the cause, changes in sleep position or other habits may help. An appliance requires evaluation first.
Before a snoring appliance is made, a medical sleep evaluation must establish the diagnosis and rule out obstructive sleep apnea. Your sleep physician determines the appropriate testing. Dr. DeSaix then evaluates whether an appliance is suitable for your teeth and jaw. When sleep apnea is diagnosed, your care team will discuss treatment options, which may include CPAP or oral appliance therapy.
From symptoms to follow-up.
- 1
Tell us about your nights
Describe the snoring, daytime tiredness, and any breathing pauses or gasping your partner has noticed.
- 2
Clarify the cause
Review your history with the care team. A medical provider can arrange sleep testing when needed.
- 3
Choose a plan and follow up
Discuss appropriate treatment, comfort, costs, and how your team will assess progress.
Snoring treatment questions.
Insurance and payment informationCan I use a store-bought mouthguard?
A generic mouthguard is not a substitute for evaluating snoring or suspected sleep apnea. Discuss a suitable device with your care team.
What if I also feel tired during the day?
Tell your medical provider about daytime sleepiness, especially alongside loud snoring or breathing pauses. These symptoms may warrant a sleep evaluation.
Where can I learn about costs?
Visit our financial information page or contact our team to discuss costs and any insurance requirements for the recommended care.
Talk with us
about snoring.
Tell us about snoring and any sleep testing or treatment you have already tried.