Snoring is Affecting My Relationship
Why Snoring Happens
Snoring typically occurs when the airway narrows during sleep. For some, it’s a nuisance. For others, it’s a warning sign of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA.) This a sleep condition where breathing repeatedly stops and starts throughout the night. Either way, treating the airway matters for health and for the people you love.
How to Tell if Snoring Is More Than Just a Habit
Occasional snoring happens to many people. But if it’s nightly, loud enough to disturb your partner, or paired with pauses in breathing, it may be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea. If your partner nudges you awake, if you wake up feeling groggy, or if you’ve resorted to separate rooms, it’s time to get checked. Snoring is often a health problem with real solutions.
Don’t ignore the signs. Schedule your free snoring consultation at (616) 741-9035.
A Comfortable, Proven Solution
Custom oral appliance therapy is a small, retainer-like device worn at night. It gently positions your lower jaw forward to help keep your airway open, often eliminating snoring and improving sleep quality. Patients strongly prefer appliances over CPAP because they’re comfortable, compact, and easy to live with nightly, with no mask, no hose, no noise.
The Concierge Difference With Dr. Vandervelden
Snoring solutions fail when they’re generic. Our approach is intensely personalized:
- Thorough evaluation & free consult: We listen to your story, screen for OSA, and map out next steps.
- In-house home sleep testing: Multi-night, multi-position testing helps us find the most conservative jaw position that still opens your airway. This reduces side effects and increases long-term comfort.
- Physician partnership: We collaborate with board-certified sleep physicians to confirm candidacy and validate results, so you know it’s working.
- Relationship-friendly: With an appliance, you can talk, sip water, and change positions. Many couples report better sleep and a better mood in the morning.
Ready to reclaim peaceful nights? Call us today at (616) 741-9035.
Custom Oral Appliance
What Makes Our Results Different
Dr. Vandervelden also only uses the newest cutting-edge precision oral appliances that studies show work better than older versions. Also, most providers set the jaw position based on “how you feel.” We go further, collecting objective data across many nights and settings. That lets us fine-tune to the sweet spot. This might be forward enough to quiet snoring and (when present) treat apnea, but not so far that your jaw or bite pays the price. It’s a difference you’ll notice and so will your partner.
Relationship-Friendly Care
With our concierge approach to modern sleep therapies, we tailor treatment for both your health and your relationship. Many couples find their sleep improves, tension eases, and mornings feel lighter once snoring is under control.
When Documentation Matters (DOT-Compliant Options)
If you need proof that your therapy is being used, we can fit appliances with integrated compliance chips and provide reports. That way, your relationship (and your livelihood) benefits from consistent, verifiable treatment.
Your Next Step
Don’t let snoring keep running the show. Call (616) 741-9035 to schedule your free consultation, or visit us at 31 East 8th Street, Suite 330, Holland. We serve patients across West Michigan, and only two in-office visits are typically needed.
Put an end to snoring struggles. Call (616) 741-9035 today for a free 30-minute consultation with Dr. Vandervelden.
Snoring FAQs
Can snoring ruin a relationship?
Yes. Constant disruptions can lead to separate sleeping arrangements, resentment, and ongoing fatigue. Treating the cause benefits both partners.
Is snoring always a sign of sleep apnea?
Not always, but it can be. That’s why testing is essential to distinguish between simple snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.
Do oral appliances really stop snoring?
For most patients, yes. By stabilizing the airway, oral appliances reduce or eliminate snoring.
When should I see a doctor for snoring?
If it’s nightly, affects your partner, or is accompanied by gasping or daytime fatigue, it’s time to get evaluated.
Are there non-medical ways to reduce snoring?
Weight loss, side sleeping, and avoiding alcohol near bedtime can help, but persistent snoring usually indicates a more serious underlying medical problem, like sleep apnea, and needs a medical solution.