{"id":566,"date":"2018-08-10T19:24:52","date_gmt":"2018-08-10T19:24:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/?p=566"},"modified":"2018-08-28T19:33:43","modified_gmt":"2018-08-28T19:33:43","slug":"snore-get-sleep-apnea-in-ponte-vedra-beach-treated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/snore-get-sleep-apnea-in-ponte-vedra-beach-treated\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Snore? Get Your Sleep Apnea in Ponte Vedra Beach Treated!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AEver since you were young, your dad has always snored very loudly. It\u2019s something that much of your family has grown to accept, so you start to believe that there\u2019s not much you can do to avoid it, other than going to another room to nap that is. However, did you ever stop to think that your family member is snoring loudly because they have untreated sleep apnea? Did you ever consider the health risks associated with it?<\/p>\n

If you or a family member has untreated sleep apnea in Ponte Vedra Beach<\/a>, you\u2019ll want to keep reading.<\/p>\n

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What Causes Snoring?<\/h2>\n

Snoring occurs because there is an obstruction blocking proper airflow through the mouth and nose. However, there are actually many ways this blockage can occur.<\/p>\n

One of the most common causes is an obstructed nasal airway due to allergy season or a sinus infection. Another common cause is bulky throat tissue typically in obese individuals and children with large tonsils or adenoids.<\/p>\n

In the case of untreated sleep apnea, obstructions are caused by long soft palates or long uvula. This dangling tissue can narrow the opening from the nose to the throat, causing them to vibrate and bump against each other in the airway. This vibration results in the loud snoring you hear from your family members while they sleep.<\/p>\n

What are the Health Risks?<\/h2>\n

Loud chronic snoring can be a sign of sleep apnea, which has its own unique risks attached. These risks include:<\/p>\n