When we talk about snoring surgery, we are not talking about a single procedure that cures completely your snoring problems. Instead we are talking about different options that will treat different causes of the problem; that is why it is of extreme importance to determine the cause of your snoring and check if it is related to sleep apnea. This is done through a complete evaluation and in some cases a sleep study which can also determine the severity of sleep apnea.

There are different situations that can trigger snoring during the night, including nasal congestion, deviated nasal septum, your sleeping position (flat on your back), blocked nasal passages, excess weight and drinking alcoholic beverages before going to sleep. Knowing the cause will help you a lot in finding a solution and you can avoid surgery altogether. In some cases, though, a snoring surgery may be the only option left to minimize problems. Most current procedures can be done at the doctor’s office using local anesthesia. Continue Reading ->