{"id":25488,"date":"2023-10-28T16:48:31","date_gmt":"2023-10-28T14:48:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zurichdental.ch\/?p=25488"},"modified":"2025-03-10T20:52:02","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T19:52:02","slug":"schnarchschiene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zurichdental.ch\/en\/schnarchschiene\/","title":{"rendered":"Snoring splint"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sleep disorders and snoring are not a uniform clinical picture. In sleep medicine, well over 80 different forms are differentiated from one another. Read more about this exciting topic and what you can do about it here.<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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WHY DO YOU SNORE?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A partner's disturbance at night is not only annoying, but also sleep-depriving for the affected person. Normal snoring is similar to the rustling of leaves, loud snoring reaches up to 70 decibels - which corresponds to the volume of a lawnmower. Middle-aged people are particularly affected by snoring.<\/p>

But how exactly does snoring, also known as rhonchopathy, come about?<\/p>

During sleep, all the muscles in the human body relax.<\/p>

This also includes the tongue, which sinks backwards when relaxed and can block the palate arch in the throat area. When the outflowing air hits the resulting obstacle, it has to pass through the area under increased pressure - which causes the soft soft palate to vibrate strongly and thus creates the typical snoring sound.<\/p>

Not only the relaxed tongue muscle can cause snoring, but also the uvula and the arch of the palate, which sink deeper during sleep and narrow the airways. Men are more often affected by snoring than women, which is due to the anatomical differences between the two sexes.<\/p>

Women are under the influence of the female hormone estrogen, which gives their neck and throat muscles increased tension and stability. Men, on the other hand, have a narrower neck and softer throat muscles, which make them much more susceptible to snoring.<\/p>

Snoring not only occurs in the mouth, but can also be caused in the nose. If the air cannot pass straight through due to swollen mucous membranes or other impairments, disturbing noises arise.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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WHERE DOES SNORING COME FROM?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Why some people are affected by snoring and some can sleep through the night without making any noise depends on various exogenous and endogenous factors.<\/p>

EXOGENE FACTORS:<\/h4>

In many cases, the sleeping position plays an important role.<\/p>

If you lie on your back while sleeping, you run the risk of gravity causing the tongue muscles to sink into the back of the throat.
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Smoking is also a factor that should not be neglected. Cigarettes irritate the sensitive mucous membranes in the mouth and throat and can lead to swelling, which becomes noticeable at night through loud noises.<\/p>

ENDOGENEOUS FACTORS:<\/h4>

Anatomical factors, such as enlarged tonsils, nasal polyps, a deviated nasal septum or malocclusion, can contribute to snoring. Being overweight also leads to an increase in fatty tissue in the throat, resulting in a narrowing of the airway. Women experience increased snoring during pregnancy, which is due to weight gain. Furthermore, people who suffer from hay fever or a house dust allergy often struggle with these annoying sleeping noises due to swollen nasal mucous membranes. Have you got into the habit of breathing through your mouth? Mouth breathing not only leads to reduced oxygen intake and the build-up of bacteria in the mouth, but also to increased snoring.<\/p>

Is your snoring caused by your mouth, for example due to a swollen nose or too relaxed mouth and throat muscles? A snoring guard, which is similar to braces, can provide quick and effective relief. It creates appropriate tension in the lower jaw, fixes the tongue and keeps the airways clear throughout the night.<\/p>

Snoring is annoying, but mostly harmless.<\/p>

In rare cases, sleep apnoea may occur, which, if left untreated, can be dangerous for the person affected. The relaxed muscles of the tongue and throat constrict the airway so severely that air can no longer flow through properly, which can lead to pauses in breathing. However, thanks to modern medicine, sleep apnoea can be successfully treated in a number of ways.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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WHAT CAUSES SNORING?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Development of snoring<\/div>

Snoring can have various causes. Obstructed nasal breathing, adenoids, maxillary sinusitis, swollen tonsils, etc. can be responsible. Ultimately, any reasons that obstruct the flow of air through the airways during the night can trigger snoring. Correspondingly, excess weight or natural physiognomy. An interdisciplinary clarification of the cause of snoring with various specialists is usually required in order to determine the actual cause.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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WHAT REALLY HELPS AGAINST SNORING?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In order for the body to receive enough oxygen while sleeping, the airways must be kept clear. Blocked nasal breathing is often the reason why people breathe in through the mouth.<\/p>

You should therefore consume few liquids shortly before going to bed, as this causes the tissues to swell and constricts the throat. Alcohol in particular is inadvisable as it counteracts muscle tension and causes internal tissues to slacken. The consumption of cigarettes and other tobacco products also irritates the mucous membranes, causing them to swell. In addition, non-functional methaemoglobin can form, which restricts oxygen transport.<\/p>

If, for example, you are allergic to tree pollen, which tends to be in the air mainly at night, you should definitely close your window and, if necessary, take anti-allergy medication.<\/p>

Even large meals before bedtime, which fill your stomach and intestines excessively, can trigger a slight displacement of the diaphragm. This causes your lungs to shift upwards slightly, thereby hindering the use of the upper airways. For these reasons, it is also advisable to manage your weight and to be aware of the positive effects \u2013 such as a reduction in sleep apnoea \u2013 that can result from even modest weight loss.<\/p>

Your sleeping position is also crucial. Lying on your back and high pillows are suboptimal because they create unfavorable tongue positions and block your airways. A sleeping place in the head area that is tilted slightly upwards stops the redistribution of the body's own fluids towards the head, which can also cause the soft tissues of the neck to swell when the body otherwise lies flat.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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HOW DO I KNOW I'M SNORING?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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When the lower jaw slides back in a relaxed position during sleep, the tongue falls back and the airflow between the palate or soft palate and tongue is reduced. When the mouth is opened, the uvula and soft palate vibrate more strongly due to the somewhat constricted airflow. The affected person often does not notice the snoring themselves, but suffers from xerostomia (dry mouth), hoarseness and a sore throat. Sleep disorders caused by a lack of oxygen (sleep apnoea) can also lead to considerable health problems for the snorer. Anyone who suffers from a mild form of sleep apnoea can be helped with a bite splint, also known as a snoring splint. Snoring splints are available as two-part biblock or one-part monoblock splints.<\/p>