Snoring can compromise your health and quality of life.

Snoring is classified among respiratory sleep disorders and it may be a warning sign of an extremely serious and dangerous condition, known as obstructive sleep apnea.

Many people live with this problem for several years without trying to solve it, while some people even believe that no solution is possible.

At Icardi Castroflorio Dental Associates we have been dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of snoring and sleep apnea for several years and our activities have been certified since 2009. 

If you do not get a good night’s sleep, it might be difficult to face the day ahead. The quality of sleep influences your daily activities and has a major impact on your quality of life.

Patients affected by respiratory disorders during sleep and those sleeping next to them, who are kept awake by the snoring, often suffer from sleep deprivation and feel drowsy during the day. This may:

• reduce your output and performance at work and/or while studying

• increase the risk of accidents and of falling ill

• increase the risk of road accidents

• cause your personal relationships to deteriorate

Obstructive sleep apnea is related to several general health problems, among which:

• chronical sleepiness

• obesity

• high blood pressure

• cardiac problems

• myocardial infarction and stroke

• diabetis

• gastroesophageal reflux

• depression

• headaches upon waking up

• impotence

Snoring can be treated by using mandibular advancement devices to be worn during sleep. These increase the space available at the back of the mouth, i.e. the upper airways, so that the air can flow freely. The availability of more space allows the regular movement of air while breathing and removes any obstacles, thus eliminating the loud noise characteristic of snoring.