Snoring is often dismissed as a harmless, albeit annoying, sleep habit. But did you know that persistent snoring could be a sign of a more serious health condition? At Vilafortuny, we look beyond the noise—literally—because snoring is typically a red flag for compromised breathing and disrupted sleep, which can have far-reaching consequences on your health and quality of life.
Snoring = Poor Oxygen Intake
When you snore, air struggles to move freely through your airway. The vibrations that produce the snoring sound signal resistance in your breathing passages, often caused by soft tissue collapse, poor tongue posture, or nasal obstruction. This reduces oxygen levels in your blood, leading to disturbed, non-restorative sleep.
- It May Be a Sign of Sleep Apnoea
Loud, chronic snoring—especially when accompanied by gasping, choking, or long pauses in breathing—can be a symptom of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA). OSA is a serious medical condition where breathing repeatedly stops during the night, increasing your risk of:
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- High blood pressure
- Heart disease and stroke
- Daytime fatigue and poor concentration
- Type 2 diabetes
- Depression and mood disorders
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- It Affects More Than Just Sleep
Snoring doesn’t only affect your sleep—it can affect your partner’s well-being and lead to relationship strain due to sleep disruption. Additionally, chronic snoring can impact your mental clarity, work productivity, and immune function due to the body not entering deep, restorative sleep cycles. - In Children, It’s Even More Serious
Snoring in children is not normal. It may indicate airway dysfunction that impacts facial development, behaviour, and learning. Mouth breathing and snoring are linked to ADHD-like symptoms, bed-wetting, poor school performance, and even crooked teeth due to improper jaw development. - What Can Be Done?
At Vilafortuny, we specialise in airway-focused dentistry. Using 3D airway assessments, sleep studies, and myofunctional therapy, we identify the root causes of snoring and help restore proper nasal breathing, jaw alignment, and oxygen flow—often without surgery or CPAP. - Don’t Ignore the Snore
If you or your child snores regularly, it’s time to take it seriously.
Book an Airway Assessment at Vilafortuny and let our experts help you breathe better, sleep deeper, and live healthier.
