Sleeping Issues in Langley

Support for Snoring, Sleep Apnea, and Nighttime Breathing Concerns

Snoring

Snoring occurs when your airway is obstructed during sleep. This often happens when soft tissues in the back of the throat relax, collide, and vibrate as you breathe. Causes of snoring may include a narrow airway, large tonsils, sleeping position, excess weight, chronic nasal congestion, alcohol or tobacco use, pregnancy, and family history.


Tiredness or fatigue during the day can be a common result of snoring. In more severe cases, snoring may be connected to sleep apnea symptoms, breathing issues during sleep, or reduced oxygen levels at night. Snoring can also cause dry mouth, which may contribute to bad breath, bacteria buildup, tooth decay, infections, and dry mouth from sleeping with mouth open.

Sleep Apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea treatment may be needed when the upper airway becomes blocked during sleep. This can cause shallow breathing, pauses in breathing, gasping, snorting, or sudden body movement during the night. Because other medical concerns can cause similar symptoms, we recommend discussing these issues with our team during your next appointment.


Patients searching for sleep apnea treatment in Langley or snoring treatment in Langley may benefit from a dental assessment to understand whether an oral appliance may help improve airflow and nighttime comfort.

  • Warning Signs of Sleep Apnea

    • Daytime sleepiness or fatigue
    • Morning headaches
    • Dry mouth or sore throat
    • Trouble concentrating or memory lapses
    • Restless sleep or night sweats
    • Loud snoring
    • Gasping or choking while sleeping
    • High blood pressure
    • Waking often during the night
    • GERD symptoms

    Children may also experience snoring, teeth grinding, bedwetting, daytime sleepiness, learning concerns, restless sleep, or unusual sleeping positions.

Anti-Snoring Mouthpieces

Snoring often begins behind the tongue when muscles relax and the airway becomes narrower during sleep. A mouthpiece for snoring or anti snoring device can help bring the jaw forward, improve airflow, and reduce tissue vibration. A professional assessment can help determine whether a mandibular advancement device, custom snoring mouth guard, or custom sleep apnea mouthpiece may be appropriate for your needs. Common Snoring Devices:


Mandibular Advancement Device

Moves the jaw forward to help open the airway.


Tongue Stabilizing Device

Holds the tongue forward to reduce throat vibration.


Snoring Chin Strap

Helps keep the mouth closed, though comfort may vary.


Patients looking for an anti snoring mouthpiece in Langley, oral appliance therapy for sleep apnea, or a dentist for sleep apnea can contact Maple Dental Clinic to discuss treatment options.