5 Natural Snoring remedies

Are you losing sleep over chronic snoring? You’re not alone: 37 million Americans snore on a regular basis. Not only does snoring prevent you from getting the restorative sleep you need, it can also disrupt the sleep of your loved ones. Sometimes, snoring relief is as easy as adjusting your routine or developing a new habit. We’ve rounded up five natural remedies that may help improve your sleep quality and ease your snoring.

1. Change Your Sleeping Position
If you snore regularly and sleep on your back, it may be time to switch things up. Sleeping on your back can position your tongue toward the back of your throat, blocking your airway and causing snoring. Trying sleeping on your side as a natural snoring fix.

2. Check Your Allergies
We all know Central Texas allergies are no joke! If allergies often leave you with a stuffy  nose, this congestion may be the culprit behind your snoring. Treating your allergies can make is easier to breathe and even reduce or eliminate your snoring.

3. Take a Warm Bath
In addition to relaxing you before bedtime, a warm bath can help ease congestion and open your airways. When airways are clear, you’re much less likely to snore.

4. Stay Hydrated
When you are dehydrated, mucus is more likely to form at the back of your nose and throat. This can lead to congestion, a common cause of snoring. Staying hydrated may alleviate snoring.

5. Quit Smoking
It’s no secret that smoking has a negative impact on your health, but did you know it can also have a negative impact on your sleep? Smoking can increase your risk for snoring, sleep apnea, and other sleep disorders.

How Do We Treat Snoring at Sleep Easy Dentistry? 
The best way to treat your snoring is to determine the cause. Sometimes, people snore because they have obstructive sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder. At its most severe, those with sleep apnea stop breathing hundreds of times during the night while they sleep. Left untreated, sleep apnea can increase your risk for heart attack and other serious side effects.
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If your chronic snoring is a side effect of sleep apnea, Dr. Osborne and our team can help. We use oral appliance therapy to gently shift the position of your jaw while you sleep, opening your airway and helping you breathe easier. To schedule your free consultation at one of our convenient San Antonio offices, call us today!