Snoring Archives | Marcos Ortega DDS - Hillcrest San Diego 92103

How Is Snoring Different From Sleep Apnea?

It’s estimated that 50% of people snore at some point during their life. Sleep apnea is a more serious, but also common sleep disorder. Snoring and sleep apnea are related. Many people who snore also have sleep apnea. But there are important differences. Why Is Sleep Apnea So Dangerous? Snoring alone doesn’t cause breathing to […]

How to Kick a Tooth Grinding Habit

Family Dentistry, General Dentistry, Snoring

Plenty of people all over the world suffer from the habit of grinding their teeth. Some men and women grind their teeth because they are stressed, some people grind their teeth as a coping mechanism, and some individuals grind their teeth in their sleep without realizing it. Don’t Ignore Teeth Grinding Grinding of the teeth, clenching […]

Why You Should Take Snoring Seriously

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Snoring isn’t just an annoyance. It can have considerable health consequences. Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego can help. What is Snoring? Snoring is caused by an an airway obstruction in the throat or nasal cavity. The obstruction can be caused by: Poor muscle tone in the throat and tongue—when muscles relax they can collapse onto […]

Do You Have Sleep Apnea?

Sleep Apnea, Snoring

What is sleep apnea? It’s a potentially health-threatening condition in which your breathing periodically stops while you sleep. We offer sleep apnea treatment at Marcos Ortega DDS in San Diego. How do you know if you have sleep apnea? Read through these common symptoms. They may help you determine if you need to go see […]

Can My Dentist Help Stop My Snoring in San Diego?

Oral Health, Sleep Apnea, Snoring

Partner can’t sleep because you snore? Is it finally time to work on finding a solution? Snoring in San Diego can result when the tissue in the back of the throat collapses onto the soft palate. This narrows the air passageway. As you breathe, this area opens and closes—with a noisy result. Now you’re probably […]

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