We understand the importance of maintaining good oral health and how it can impact your overall well-being, including snoring.
You may already know that smoking, drinking too much alcohol, and sleeping in certain positions can contribute to snoring. But did you know that your oral health can also cause snoring? That’s right! Your oral health can have a significant impact on your snoring.
Our adult daughter has cerebral palsy and requires being fully sedated when having anything done. The DAC was such a positive experience. Dr Hoffmann and his staff were kind and did great explaining things. As a mom, I had a lot of questions about how certain things would be done as usually she’s in her chair when getting examined at her local dentist and they had everything under control including transferring from her chair to the dentist chair and keeping her secured in the dentist chair as well as keeping her neck and legs comfortable. Many thanks to them!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re grateful for your trust and happy to hear that you had such a positive experience with our team. Our goal is always to provide compassionate, attentive care in a safe and comfortable environment. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
TWENTY YEARS! That is how long our special needs son has been seeing Dr Hoffman and his dedicated team! Our son suffers from an intellectual disability, is non-verbal, and is unable to cooperate for dental cleaning, x-rays, or other routine dental work. He requires general anesthesia. It is such a blessing to avoid a hospital setting just for dental work.
The team is always well staffed, friendly, personable and very professional. Every single year we have been supported by a deeply caring team who are dedicated to patients with a very wide range of disabilities and needs. They have shared useful dental advice and tools (3 sided toothbrushes, blocks to hold open their mouth for daily at-home care, etc.) which improved our son’s daily dental care. We always receive a call back the day after to check his recovery-even on weekends!
Highly recommended and so appreciative to have this team supporting our ever long road of raising a special needs son.
Response from the owner:Wow — thank you for sharing such a heartfelt review! We are so grateful for your trust and for allowing our team to be part of your family’s journey over the years. It means so much to us to know that our care and support have made a difference. We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation!
We've been coming to Dr.Hoffman for twenty years. There's a reason we keep coming back! He's great. His staff is great. He's double boarded as an MD (Anesthesia) and DDS!!! Our son with special needs needs sedation for even a cleaning. You get what you pay for. He's expensive and... we know he's getting the best care!
Response from the owner:Thank you for trusting our team over the years and for your kind words about Dr. Hoffmann and our staff. We truly value your confidence in the care we provide!
Omg!! This place is Amazing! The people who work here are so very nice and understanding. I love this team
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind words! We truly appreciate your support and are grateful to have such wonderful patients.
Searching for a new dental clinic is challenging for someone who has
dental anxiety, fear, and traumatic experiences in a dental chair. The staff and doctors at the Dental Anesthesia Center were immediately very welcoming. Dr. Thoms put together a very detailed plan to repair and replace the previous work that I had in the past that was now causing problems. Putting my faith in him was the best thing that I could have done for my situation. I am more than completely satisfied with all of the extensive dental work that I’ve had with Dr.Thoms. I had my fourth sleep dentistry experience yesterday and I’m very happy with my results. I highly recommend this practice and truly want to give them more than five stars! Thank you for giving me back my health and confidence.
Response from the owner:We know it isn’t always easy to find a dental office where you feel at ease, so your words mean the world to us. We’re so glad you feel comfortable with our team and truly appreciate your trust and recommendation!
At The Dental Anesthesia Center, our team of compassionate and experienced dentists is dedicated to providing the gentle dental care you deserve.
Oral Health and Snoring
Some of the oral health issues that can lead to snoring include:
- Crowded Teeth – This can cause airway obstruction, which can lead to snoring. This is because when teeth are too close together, they can narrow the air passage and cause the tongue to fall back into the throat, making breathing difficult.
- Misaligned Jaw – When the jaw is not aligned correctly, it can cause the airway to become constricted, making it harder to breathe. This can cause the soft tissues in the throat to vibrate, leading to snoring.
- Teeth Grinding – Also known as bruxism, it can lead to snoring. When you grind your teeth, you put pressure on your jaw, which can cause your airway to become constricted. This can make it difficult to breathe correctly, leading to snoring.
- Missing Teeth – When you have missing teeth, your tongue can fall back into your throat, obstructing the airway and causing snoring.
- Overly Relaxed Throat Muscles or Enlarged Tissue – Overly relaxed throat muscles or enlarged tissue can also contribute to snoring. When the muscles in your throat are too relaxed, they can collapse and obstruct the airway, causing snoring. Enlarged tissue, such as tonsils or adenoids, can block the airway and lead to snoring.
How to Know if Your Snoring is Due to a Dental Issue
Between dental issues, smoking, drinking alcohol, and sleeping awkwardly, it can be difficult to rule out the leading cause of your snoring. The surest way to know the actual cause of your snoring is by visiting a dentist for a thorough examination.
However, if you suspect you are snoring due to your dental issues, you can look out for these signs: gasping for breath, tooth breakage, swollen gums, or a sore or painful jaw. If you experience any of these symptoms, then it’s inevitable that your oral health causes your snoring.
How to Treat Snoring
The appropriate treatment for snoring will depend on the cause of your snoring. However, some common treatments include using a mouth guard to support your jaw and reduce grinding, removing your wisdom teeth, or having an upper airway surgery.
Contact The Dental Anesthesia Center
At The Dental Anesthesia Center, we understand the importance of maintaining good oral health and how it can impact your overall well-being, including snoring. Our team of compassionate and experienced dentists is dedicated to providing the gentle dental care you deserve. If you’re struggling with chronic snoring or any other dental issue, we’re here to help. Please schedule your appointment today, and let us help you get to the root of the problem.
