{"id":227,"date":"2023-08-07T12:52:49","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T02:52:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smilogy.com.au\/dental-clinics\/my-partners-snoring-is-so-annoying\/"},"modified":"2026-09-25T14:04:07","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T04:04:07","slug":"my-partners-snoring-is-so-annoying","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smilogy.com.au\/dental-clinics\/my-partners-snoring-is-so-annoying\/","title":{"rendered":"my partner’s snoring is so annoying!"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s nothing better than climbing into bed with our partner at night. Everyone feels that way, right? Well, not exactly.<\/p>\n

For some people, bedtime can be a nightmare – and not because of bad dreams. When sleeping next to a serial snorer, it can be so disruptive for you. It can be tempting to laugh it off, or even to get mad, but did you know? Snoring isn\u2019t always just annoying – sometimes it can be a sign of a health issue.<\/p>\n

There are a few things you can try both at home and at your dentist (such as smilogy) to change nights for the both of you.<\/p>\n

why does my partner snore?<\/h2>\n

Snoring happens when the base of the tongue and soft palate don\u2019t have enough room between them and they vibrate, creating sound. If snoring keeps happening, it\u2019s important to do something about it. Ongoing snoring can sometimes be a sign of sleep apnoea.<\/p>\n

With sleep apnoea, breathing is interrupted during sleep, which means the body may not be getting the oxygen and rest it needs. Over time, this may be linked with other health issues.<\/p>\n

Sleep apnoea is diagnosed by a doctor, often with a sleep study. If you\u2019re worried about your partner\u2019s snoring, or they often seem tired during the day, encourage them to see their GP.<\/p>\n

surviving the snoring at home<\/h2>\n

If your partner snores, you have a few options to try and improve things. We recommend:<\/p>\n