{"id":66,"date":"2018-04-13T15:25:22","date_gmt":"2018-04-13T15:25:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/?p=66"},"modified":"2019-09-16T21:30:59","modified_gmt":"2019-09-16T21:30:59","slug":"snore-guard-lutz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/2018\/04\/13\/snore-guard-lutz\/","title":{"rendered":"Nothing Sexy about Snoring, So Try a Snore Guard in Lutz"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-67\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/AdobeStock_84558742-300x194.jpeg\" alt=\"portrait of an attractive woman\" width=\"300\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/AdobeStock_84558742-300x194.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/AdobeStock_84558742-768x498.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/AdobeStock_84558742-1024x663.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Getting a good night\u2019s sleep can affect everything from the way you feel the next day to how likely you are to have a car accident on your way to work. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sleepfoundation.org\/sleep-topics\/drowsy-driving-vs-drunk-driving-how-similar-are-they\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s true<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.) But even if you\u2019re doing everything you can to get a solid eight hours of sleep every evening &#8212; and most of us aren\u2019t &#8212; chronic snoring greatly diminishes the quality of your sleep. Keep reading to learn about the serious implications of this noisy and terribly un-sexy habit. Then find out how to know when it\u2019s time to try out a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/snoring-treatment.html\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">snore guard<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Lutz!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Snoring Affects Your Health<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep works in a series of 4 stages, and you are only able to reach the deepest, most refreshing level after you\u2019ve been in a continuous state of sleep for over an hour. That\u2019s the \u201cdream\u201d state we call REM, or rapid eye movement. During the REM stage, your brain, heart, and other organs get to take a break from the stress of the day and gear up for the one ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For people who snore, it can be difficult to ever reach this stage of REM sleep. That means the body never gets a chance to really relax &#8212; and over time, the toll of this insufficient rest is significant. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who snore are more likely to have a number of adverse health conditions. Heart problems like cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, and stroke are especially common for snorers. When you can breathe easily and get plenty of sleep every night, you\u2019ll not only feel better &#8212; your health may improve, too. Getting more high-quality sleep can also improve your metabolism and concentration. It really is the key to everything! <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Stop Snoring<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making certain lifestyle changes can reduce snoring and improve the quality of your sleep. People who drink alcohol or smoke tobacco are more likely to snore, especially when these habits are combined and performed right before bed. Overweight or obese people are at a much higher risk of snoring, too &#8212; so taking steps to lose weight can also help you breathe easier throughout the night.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if you have tried to stop snoring on your own and have not had much success, your sleep dentist can help with something called a \u201csnore guard.\u201d It\u2019s a custom-fitted device you wear during sleep, and it works by repositioning the lower jaw to keep the airway clear during the night. That helps you breathe easier and feel better. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good sleep equals a good quality of life &#8212; and you deserve both. If you are struggling as a result of snoring, don\u2019t wait another day to start kicking this habit! Your health depends on it. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About the Author<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Jay A. Nelson is an experienced sleep dentist providing sleep apnea and snoring treatment in Lutz, FL. If you or your partner snore and are interested in learning about how a snore guard can help you both get better sleep, you are invited to get in touch with the office by calling <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">813-949-0424<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today! <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting a good night\u2019s sleep can affect everything from the way you feel the next day to how likely you are to have a car accident on your way to work. (It\u2019s true.) 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