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How Liverpool Dental Spa can stop Snoring

Wednesday, December 13th, 2017

If snoring is keeping you awake at night and you’re dreaming of a good night’s sleep, we may be able to help. At Liverpool Dental Spa, we have experience in treating patients who snore on a regular basis and we can help to bring peace back to your household.

Why do I snore?

You may not know that you snore, but it’s highly likely that others will tell you if you’re keeping them up. If you’re tired of getting a barrage of complaints every morning or you feel guilty about keeping your other half up, we may have just the solution. The noise you hear when you snore is caused by the soft tissue at the back of the throat vibrating. In many cases, snoring occurs as a temporary effect of illness, for example when you have a cold, or when you change sleeping position. It’s very common to snore when you lie on your back, for example. Snoring can also be caused by drinking, as alcohol relaxes the muscles in the throat. Persistent snoring may be a side-effect of smoking and it is also linked to being overweight.

How we can help

If you’ve tried changing your sleeping position and you’re still snoring, we may recommend wearing a specially designed bite guard at night. This bite guard is a device, which helps to improve air flow while you sleep, increasing the amount of oxygen you take in. The appliance works by adjusting the position of the jaw, moving the lower jaw forward slightly to maximise oxygen uptake.

Our bite guards are designed for the individual and they’re comfortable to wear.

If snoring is getting you down or you live with a snorer and you can’t remember the last time you had a peaceful night, now is the time to get in touch! We might just be able to make sleepless nights a thing of the past.

Why it is important to take care of your Jaw

Monday, October 16th, 2017

We all know that it’s important to look after our teeth and gums, but have you ever given any thought to taking care of your jaw? Jaw pain is more common than you may think. If you’ve been waking up with a stiff jaw or you’re prone to headaches, why not give us a call? We may just be able to help!

What causes jaw pain?

Pain is often part of a group of symptoms, which is related to TMJ disorder. The TMJ, or temporomandibular joint, is the joint that joins the skull to the lower jaw. This joint helps to control the movement of the jaw, and you can feel it working if you place your fingers on your face at the side of your ear lobes and open and close your mouth. TMJ disorder causes symptoms such as a restricted range of movement in the jaw, clicking and popping noises and discomfort.

In many cases, there is no clear cause of jaw pain, but accidents, injuries and grinding the teeth can all contribute. If you have jaw pain, we recommend making an appointment.

How we can help

If you do have symptoms of TMJ disorder, we may be able to help by identifying the cause and finding a solution. If you grind your teeth, for example, we may advise you to wear a bite guard. This is a custom-made appliance, which eliminates the risk of contact between the top and bottom sets of teeth while you are sleeping. It can be difficult to know if you grind your teeth, as it occurs during the night, but if your partner has suggested that you grind your teeth sometimes, it’s a good idea to seek advice.

If you have jaw pain, or you’ve noticed that your jaw feels stiffer than usual, don’t suffer in silence. It’s best to take action as soon as possible to eliminate pain and reduce the risk of further damage.

Did You Know Liverpool Dental Spa Can Help You Get a Good Night’s Sleep too?

Monday, June 12th, 2017

At Liverpool Dental Spa, our team is famed for creating beautiful smiles, but this isn’t our only talent. Our experienced dental team can also help you tackle problems, including snoring. If you’re dreaming of a good night’s sleep, we can help! Whether you’ve been told that you snore or you’re desperate for your partner to get help so that you can enjoy some peace and quiet, we’ll do everything we can.

What causes snoring?

Snoring is very common. When somebody snores, the noises you hear are made by the vibrations of the soft tissue at the back of the mouth. Most commonly, people snore from time to time, usually when they’ve had a drink, they have a cold or they’re sleeping on their back. Intermittent snoring isn’t usually anything to worry about, but frequent snoring may be a sign of underlying issues, and it’s also not ideal for anyone who shares your room. Snoring can make it difficult to get a good night’s sleep, and more than a few days of missing out on good quality sleep can affect your mood, as well as your energy levels and your general health and wellbeing.

If you snore on a regular basis, this may be a result of smoking, being overweight, allergies or anatomical issues that prevent sufficient air flow. Snoring isn’t the same as sleep apnoea, but persistent snoring can be a sign of sleep apnoea.

How we can help

If you snore on a regular basis, it may be possible to reduce snoring by making some changes to your lifestyle. Giving up smoking isn’t easy, but it’s highly likely that it would benefit you if you do snore. It can also be helpful to avoid drinking alcohol in the evenings, to exercise regularly and to try sleeping on your side.

We can also provide our patients with a custom-made appliance, which is designed to increase air flow while you sleep. Using a bite guard prevents snoring by pushing the lower jaw forward slightly. You won’t feel uncomfortable when your bite guard is in position, and it will help you and your partner to sleep better.

If you’re concerned about snoring or you’re keen to restore peace at home, why not call us and book an appointment today?

How to Stop Snoring and Sleep Peacefully

Monday, May 1st, 2017

Is your partner at the end of their tether? Has snoring become an issue that you’re constantly arguing about, or is your household desperate for a peaceful night’s sleep? Snoring often has a greater impact on your partner, but that doesn’t stop it affecting you. You may not even know that you snore, but that won’t stop you from feeling guilty when your other half is awake all night. If you’re keen to restore peace to your household, here are some ways we can help.

What causes snoring?

Many people find that they snore when they have a cough or a cold or after they’ve been drinking. It’s also more common to snore when you sleep on your back rather than your side. If you snore from time to time, this is perfectly normal, but if snoring is persistent, this can be a sign that your body is struggling to get enough oxygen while you’re asleep. Being overweight, smoking and allergies can all increase the risk of frequent snoring.

How can we help you?

You may think it’s odd to seek advice from a dentist if you snore, but we are experts in treating snoring and we can help you to get back on track and enable your other half to get that uninterrupted sleep they crave. We treat snoring by providing you with a custom-made bite guard, which is designed to increase air flow while you sleep by opening up the airway. It does this by moving the lower jaw forward slightly and holding it in this position. The bite guard is made to fit your mouth, and you shouldn’t find it uncomfortable.

If snoring is making life at home a misery, now is the time to give us a call. We are here to help and hopefully, we’ll have you sleeping soundly in no time at all!

Three Tips to Help with Jaw Pain

Thursday, March 16th, 2017

Jaw pain can make life tough. Nobody wants to wake up every day battling pain or worry about being uncomfortable when they eat. If you suffer from jaw pain, here are three tips to help.

  1. See your dentist: you may think that we spend all our time creating beautiful smiles and getting rid of troublesome tooth pain, but we can also help with jaw pain. If you have a sore jaw, there may be dental solutions available, which could put pay to your pain. In some cases, jaw pain is associated with bruxism, or grinding the teeth. If you grind your teeth, this can cause the jaw to become painful and swollen, and we can fit a custom-made bite guard to prevent damage to your teeth and jaws. If you have pain in the mornings, or your jaw feels stiff, call and make an appointment.
  2. Painkillers: if you have pain, it may be worth taking over the counter painkillers. Painkillers are designed to target discomfort, and make you feel better. If you have pain that is persistent or you’re getting pain on a regular basis, don’t rely on pain relief. See your GP or come and visit us. Painkillers should only be used as a short-term measure.
  3. Rest: if you have jaw pain, it may be caused by overuse. If you’ve been eating food that requires a lot of chewing, for example, you may find that your jaw becomes sore. Try and rest, and apply an ice pack to your jaw. If you still have pain, give us a call and we’ll arrange an appointment for you. If you’re suffering, don’t ignore pain, and hope it will go away. We are here to help.

If you’ve got a painful jaw, don’t struggle in silence. Call now and book a consultation.

Did you Know Dentists Can Help With Headaches?

Wednesday, February 1st, 2017

If you suffer from headaches, you’ve probably tried taking painkillers, and you may have been to see your doctor, but did you know that dentists can also help with headaches? If you have headaches on a regular basis, they can make your life a misery. We may have the solution you’ve been looking for, and hopefully, we can make your pain a thing of the past.

How can a dentist help with headaches?

There are lots of different causes of headaches. In many cases, headaches are linked to dehydration, and they can also occur after an injury or accident. It is also possible for headaches and migraines to be associated with TMJ disorder. TMJ disorder is a group of symptoms that affects the TMJ or the temporomandibular joint. This is the joint that joins your skull to your lower jaw. When you open and close your mouth or move your jaw from side to side, you can feel the joint moving. Symptoms of TMJ disorder include clicking and popping noises in the jaw, head, shoulder and neck pain, stiffness in the jaw and a limited range of movement in the joint.

If you have signs of TMJ disorder, we may be able to help. One of the most common causes of TMJ disorder is bruxism, or grinding the teeth. Bruxism can damage the teeth, but it can also increase tension in the muscles surrounding the jaw.

Treating bruxism

Bruxism can be difficult to diagnose because most people grind their teeth subconsciously during the night. When you’re asleep, you’re not aware of what’s happening, and you don’t know that your clenching your teeth. When you see your dentist with symptoms related to TMJ disorder, they may be able to spot the sighs of bruxism; if you share your room with a partner, they may also tell you that you’ve been grinding your teeth in your sleep.

Bruxism can be linked to dental issues like broken crowns, but it’s often caused by anxiety or stress. If you have signs of TMJ disorder linked to bruxism, we can help by providing you with a custom-designed bite guard. This is a device, which you wear while you sleep. It helps to prevent the top and bottom arches of teeth coming into contact when you sleep.

If you’re sick of headaches, give us a call today. Hopefully, we’ll have you fighting fit in no time.

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