When we sleep, if the air that moves through the nose and mouth has a clear passage, we have a silent night. But when the airways are blocked, we snore. The question is, when is snoring just annoying but harmless and when is it a sign of a potentially serious problem?
“ When the volume level is light, the rhythmic snore stays steady and tends to be harmless. But when the volume gets louder and erratic and suddenly you don’t hear anything for a while, that means the airway has closed. Then a gasp or snort triggers breathing again, which is Crescendo Snoring and can signal a problem, such as sleep apnea.” says Erich Voigt, MD, ENT doctor and Sleep Specialist at New York University
Sleep apnea, which is pauses in breathing, can be a serious health issue that needs to get checked. Your doctor/dentist may refer you to a sleep specialist for a sleep test.
If the test shows you just snore lightly and rhythmically, then keeping your mouth closed during sleep should solve the problem.
Often, people with sleep apnea don't wake to consciousness, so they don't know they have a problem. If you sleep with someone who snores, you're in a good position as a witness to help flag the issue.
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