Snoring treatment & Sleep apnea treatment & Cost in Turkey, Istanbul Dental Clinic

Snoring appliance (snoring prosthesis) applied by dentists in snoring treatment is the first stage treatment to stop snoring. Although snoring is more common in men, it is a discomfort that negatively affects the quality of life of women. However, it is possible to prevent snoring by using simple precautions and apparatus.

What is snoring?

Snoring is a sound caused by the vibration of the soft tissues of the nose, mouth and throat with each other during sleep and is a kind of sleep disease. During sleep, as a result of the narrowing of the airway between the nose and throat, airflow is forced and vibration occurs. With the onset of snoring, the quality of sleep decreases and the snoring sound, which is disturbing for those around, occurs even if the patient himself does not notice it.

Snoring, which reduces sleep efficiency, causes discomfort for those around and causes problems such as fatigue in daily life, should be treated.

What is snoring treatment?

Snoring treatment is one of various surgical or non-surgical methods for determining the factors that cause snoring. The important thing in this treatment is to determine the cause of snoring very well. For example, the solution to a snoring case caused by adenoid is adenoid surgery. Or in cases of snoring due to respiratory tract infections, snoring can be treated with medication.

The need for snoring treatment is determined according to the results of a sleep test called Polysomnography (PSG). Patients who need to receive treatment according to these test results prefer one of the surgical or non-surgical methods.

Snoring prosthesis treatments applied by dentists have become very popular recently. You can also contact the expert dentistsof BravoDent Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic serving in Turkey, Istanbul for snoring treatment. Contact us for more detailed information about effortless and painless snoring treatment.

What happens if snoring is not treated?

If snoring is not treated, various disorders that will threaten the patient's own health will occur and there will be a decrease in performance in daily life. In addition, depending on the sound of snoring, problems that will affect the patient's social life and the close environment with which he lives arise. Some of the disorders that may occur if snoring treatment is not performed are as follows:

• Sleep apnea
• Cerebral palsy
• Alzheimer's
• Brain shrinkage
• Chronic respiratory diseases
• Blood Pressure
• Heart diseases
• Psychological problems

By contacting a dentist in the early period, you can treat snoring in a practical way with non-surgical methods.

What causes snoring?

When sleeping, the muscles that keep the upper airway open relax. This lowers the tongue and jaw backwards and narrows the airway. This narrowing of the airway when breathing causes a vibration when the air cannot pass through the soft tissues in the mouth and throat (apnoea) or passes intermittently (hypopnoea). This vibration causes snoring.

What are the causes of snoring?

Among the causes of snoring caused by the vibration of the soft tissues in the tongue, small tongue, palate and throat are the following:

Physiological causes

Throat and soft tissue problems:

Relaxation of the throat muscles and soft tissues and increased fat in these areas can cause snoring by making air passage difficult. In addition, adenoid size and enlargement of the tonsils for various reasons may increase snoring.

Position of the tongue and jaw:

In the sleeping position, the tongue sliding backwards and the wrong positioning of the jaw can cause snoring by making air passage difficult.

Small tongue and palate problems:

Vibrations caused by the structure of the small tongue can cause snoring. The palate structure being longer than normal causes the air canal to narrow. The soft part of the palate can cause snoring by vibrating with air passage.

Causes of various diseases

Sleep Apnoea

Sleep apnoea can cause snoring as a result of stopping breathing for a while during sleep. Apart from causing snoring, sleep apnoea is a serious disease that needs to be treated.

Infectious diseases

Respiratory diseases such as colds, colds, flu, tonsillitis and sinusitis can trigger snoring. These diseases can increase existing snoring or cause snoring during the illness.

Allergic diseases

Allergy-related upper respiratory tract disorders can also cause snoring. In the same way, snoring can occur as long as the allergen is exposed, as well as increase the existing snoring discomfort.

Nasal congestion (Stuffy nose)

Snoring is more common in patients with chronic diseases causing nasal obstructions, polyps and nasal cartilage curvature problems.

Medicines

Relaxation in the muscles due to the use of certain medications such as antidepressants may be the cause of snoring. Snoring is also among the side effects of such drugs.

Lifestyle-related causes

Obesity and weight problems

In people with obesity problems, fat in the body also occurs in the neck area and this causes narrowing of the airway. Therefore, excessive weight gain is considered one of the causes of snoring.

Alcohol and smoking

Relaxation in the muscle structure due to alcohol use causes snoring. During sleep, these muscles get out of control and increase snoring. Smoking also triggers snoring by causing irritation in the tongue, palate and pharynx.

Sleeping position

Sleep position is also among the reasons affecting snoring. It is a fact that those who sleep on their backs snore more.

Can anybody snore?

Snoring is more common in men than in women. In addition, the muscles in the mouth and throat area may sag with age, which increases the likelihood of snoring.

% 60 of adult men and % 40 of women suffer from snoring.

Snoring can be perceived as very disturbing by the partner and family members and can distract the person from sleep. The snorer also suffers from a bad night's sleep due to his or her own snoring and tired moods are common during the day.

Even children can snore. Because of this snoring, they may exhibit restless and irritable behaviour during the day.

Does snoring go away by itself?

Snoring does not go away by itself and may result in sleep apnoea if left untreated.

Snoring treatment cost in Turkey

Snoring treatment prices are given after a preliminary examination by the specialist dentists of BravoDent Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic in Istanbul. Prices may also vary according to the cost of the snoring appliance and the oral and dental health treatments needed. Contact us for more detailed information.

What is Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea is a condition in which breathing stops during sleep. During sleep, the body is immobile and almost all muscles are passive. At this time, the muscles in the root of the tongue and pharynx also relax. Due to this relaxation, closure occurs in the airway and breathing stops. This condition is called sleep apnea (Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome).

After the breathing stops, the patient struggles to breathe, and it also causes snoring with a hardening of the airway.

What is hypopnea?

Hypopnea is the vibration of the soft tissues during sleep due to the narrowing of the airway and this vibration is the snoring itself.

What is sleep apnea treatment in Turkey?

Sleep apnea treatment is the process of opening the air duct using surgical methods and some devices. In suitable patients, successful results can be obtained by using some devices without surgery.

For sleep apnoea treatment, you can contact BravoDent Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic in Istanbul, Turkey.

How to treat sleep apnoea

The first stage treatment of sleep apnoea is snoring appliances made by dentists. Respiratory tract devices called CPAP and surgical methods are more advanced treatment options. In addition, snoring appliance (Snoring Prosthesis) is a successful treatment method in patients who cannot use CPAP for various reasons such as inability to adapt, difficulty in use.

What causes sleep apnoea?

The causes of sleep apnoea may depend on the anatomical structure of the person as well as environmental factors. The main causes of sleep apnoea include the following:

• Overweight/obesity
• Age
• Gender
• Anatomically receding lower jaw
• The presence of adenoids, large tonsils and sagging soft tissues
• Alcohol and tobacco use
• Nasal congestion
• Sleeping position

What are the symptoms of sleep apnea?

Symptoms of sleep apnoea include the following:

• Sudden awakening with a feeling of suffocation while sleeping,
• Complaint of loud snoring while sleeping,
• Excessive sweating during sleep,
• Inability to sleep and a feeling of lack of energy during the day,
• Falling asleep in moments that require focus (such as driving a car),
• Low concentration at work and a feeling of restlessness.

In the presence of these symptoms, you should contact a sleep centre.

If you have symptoms of sleep apnoea, you should consult a specialist doctor and have a sleep test (PSG - Polysomnography).

Sleep apnea treatment prices in Istanbul, Turkey

Sleep apnoea treatment prices are determined by the cost of the snoring appliance and the extra dental treatments required. For sleep apnoea treatment prices in Istanbul, you can make an appointment with the specialist dentists of BravoDent Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic. Call us for more detailed information.

What is the difference between sleep apnoea and snoring?

Sleep apnoea and snoring are related but different disorders. The biggest difference between sleep apnoea and snoring is that snoring occurs with respiratory arrest in apnoea, whereas snoring occurs even without respiratory arrest. In short, not every snoring case is associated with sleep apnoea. However, it should not be forgotten that long-lasting snoring problems can cause sleep apnoea.

What is snoring apparatus? How do I know if I am suitable for snoring appliance?

A snoring appliance (snoring prosthesis) is a device that allows the airway to be opened by simply positioning the lower jaw further forward during sleep. You can find out whether you are suitable for a snoring appliance by having your sleep test result called PSG (Polysomnography) evaluated by a specialist physician.

How long is the snoring appliance used?

In order to get an effective result in snoring treatment, the snoring appliance should ideally be used for 2 years.

Snoring and sleep apnea treatments are being carefully observed by our skilled dentists at BravoDent Dental Clinic in Istanbul, our patients who want to be examined can visit our clinic in Kadiköy, Istanbul or contact us for more detailed information and an appointment.