In order to properly diagnose and begin to treat snoring or sleep apnea, your Whitby dentist will have to identify the area from which the snoring arises. This can be identified through the noise, or by analyzing whether the issue is caused by the soft palate or the base of the tongue. Once the problem area and effects are identified, the appropriate treatment can be started.
It is important to note that due to the variation in causes for snoring or sleep apnea, there is no unified treatment that will be used on all patients. The treatment may be a simple snoring appliance or in some cases, the patient may need to have a sleep study.
If you feel that snoring or sleep apnea is obstructing the overall health of you or somebody you know, feel free to contact us at Whitby Smile Centre today. Our clinic is located on Brock St. North, just south of Rossland and we are now accepting new patients in Whitby, Oshawa.
