How Sleep Apnea Can Affect Your Oral Health
Not many people realize how sleep apnea can affect oral health, but you can find comfortable and convenient sleep apnea treatment from your dentist.
November 29, 2025
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Gum disease affects a large number of Americans every year and can lead to numerous oral health problems as well as complications with your overall health. Fortunately, we offer advanced periodontal therapies in our Dallas office to restore your oral health and protect you from tooth loss. We’ll screen your gums every time you come to see us, and if we spot the slightest sign of an infection, we’ll be ready to offer the targeted treatments you need.
The experienced team in Dallas, TX understands that snoring can significantly impact not only the quality of sleep but also the overall well-being of patients and their loved ones. Some of the benefits of snoring treatments include:
Snoring affects people and genders of all types although it occurs more frequently in men and people who are obese. Although it isn’t always a serious problem other than for your sleeping companion, it can pose medical problems for you that you should be aware of.
Snoring is caused when the air flow through the mouth and nose is obstructed. This can be caused by an obstructed nasal airway, throat, and tongue muscles that become too relaxed, by having a bulky throat due to obesity, or by having a long uvula.
Snoring can result in the following health problems:
Typical candidates for snoring treatment in Dallas, TX, at La Mastra, DDS experience mild to moderate snoring and/or sleep apnea, usually triggered by repetitive airway obstruction. This can be caused by several factors, including being overweight or obese, alcohol consumption, sleeping position, a large tongue, nasal obstructions, or enlarged tonsils or uvula. Sleep apnea generally refers to multiple breathing pauses per sleep hour and may or may not include snoring. If you experience excessive snoring or sleep apnea episodes, a custom-made oral appliance can help you reduce snoring and/or sleep apnea for a more restful night. During your consultation, we will examine you and listen to your concerns to determine if a personalized snoring treatment is right for you.
If you snore in your sleep, then you likely know how disruptive it can be for members of your family. If your life is being negatively affected due to snoring, Dr. La Mastra has several solutions that can be customized to improve the quality of your sleep and the quality of your life (as well as the people around you). His treatments can often help a person stop snoring the very first night and even prevent the onset of a very serious sleep disorder called sleep apnea.
Snoring can be caused by one or a combination of issues, including weight, alcohol consumption, allergies, colds, and the anatomy of your sinuses and mouth. Your sleeping position can also affect snoring.
Snoring isn’t just annoying to your sleeping partner – it can also have negative health effects. Snoring can disrupt your sleep causing fatigue and sleep apnea (disruptions in breathing) which can put stress on your heart.
If you didn’t use to snore but have recently started snoring, it could be a result of weight gain, medications or alcohol use, aging, or jaw or oral problems. If snoring has become a problem, contact La Mastra, DDS to schedule a consultation to diagnose your snoring issues.
If you are consistently experiencing snoring, here are a few things you can do:
If none of these recommendations help, contact La Mastra, DDS to schedule an appointment to diagnose the causes of your snoring
To determine if you are at risk for any of the symptoms that are affiliated with snoring Dr. La Mastra can provide a professional evaluation to examine your health. If you are at risk for additional health problems we offer several conservative snoring treatments that may include mouthpieces that assist you in getting a more restful night’s sleep.
Other conservative snoring treatments include maintaining a healthy body weight, avoiding alcohol and tobacco use, and sleeping on your side. To learn more about our treatments or to schedule a consultation please contact us today.
Not many people realize how sleep apnea can affect oral health, but you can find comfortable and convenient sleep apnea treatment from your dentist.
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Dr. La Mastra 8100 Lomo Alto Dr Ste 110 Dallas, TX 75225