Snoring Treatment

Quiet the Snoring. Rest Better

Snoring Is More Than an Annoyance

Snoring happens when airflow through the upper airway is partially blocked during sleep. The soft tissues in the throat vibrate as air passes through the narrowed opening, and that vibration is what makes the sound.

For some people, snoring is occasional and mild. For others, it’s loud, frequent, and disruptive to everyone in the household. Either way, it’s worth taking seriously.

Chronic snoring is one of the most common signs of obstructive sleep apnea, a condition where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. Not everyone who snores has sleep apnea, but the overlap is significant enough that snoring should never just be dismissed.

What Dr. Holt Can Do

Dr. Holt specializes in oral appliance therapy for snoring and sleep-related breathing issues. If a sleep physician has already evaluated you and ruled out sleep apnea (or confirmed it), Dr. Holt can work with that diagnosis to fit you with a custom oral appliance designed to keep your airway open while you sleep.

If you haven’t been evaluated yet and snoring is your main concern, Dr. Holt can help coordinate the right next step with a sleep specialist. You don’t have to figure out the path on your own.

How Oral Appliance Therapy Works for Snoring

A custom oral appliance fits over your teeth, similar to a mouthguard. It gently repositions the lower jaw and tongue to hold the airway open during sleep. When the airway stays open, the tissue vibration that causes snoring is reduced or eliminated.

The appliance is:

  • Custom-fitted to your bite, not an off-the-shelf device
  • Comfortable enough to wear consistently
  • Easy to travel with
  • A good fit for people who find CPAP difficult to tolerate

Is Snoring Always Sleep Apnea?

No. Some people snore without having sleep apnea. But because the two are closely connected, a proper evaluation from a sleep physician is the only way to know for certain. Dr. Holt treats the breathing problem. Diagnosis comes from a sleep medicine specialist, usually following a sleep study.

If you’ve already been diagnosed with sleep apnea, the Oral Appliance Therapy and CPAP Alternatives pages cover what treatment looks like in more detail.

Ready to Sleep Quietly?

Snoring is common. It doesn’t have to be permanent. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Holt to talk through your symptoms and find out whether oral appliance therapy is a good fit for you.

Treatment that fits your life.

Oral appliance therapy is the modern alternative to CPAP for many patients. Each treatment plan starts with a sleep physician's diagnosis, then Dr. Holt builds a custom device shaped to your mouth.

Oral Appliance Therapy

A small, custom-fit device worn at night. It holds the lower jaw slightly forward to keep your airway open. No mask, no hose, no machine noise. The standard of care for mild to moderate sleep apnea and a strong option for severe cases when CPAP fails.

CPAP Alternatives

If you've been diagnosed with sleep apnea and your CPAP is collecting dust, you're not alone. Roughly half of patients abandon their machines within a year. An oral appliance is often the next step.

Snoring Treatment

Loud, persistent snoring is more than a nuisance. It can signal an underlying airway issue, and it costs the person next to you their sleep too. A custom appliance can quiet most snoring overnight.

Sleep Apnea Treatment

Untreated sleep apnea raises your risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and accidents. Treating it well can change how you feel every day. Dr. Holt's approach is co-managed with your sleep physician, from start to finish.

Stop wrestling with sleep apnea
If you snore loudly, wake up exhausted, or can't stand your CPAP, an oral appliance may be the answer. The first step is a conversation.