{"id":967,"date":"2025-09-05T00:43:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T00:43:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goehringdental.com\/blog\/5-sleep-apnea-myths-austin-texas-stop-snoring-with-nightlase\/"},"modified":"2026-08-05T04:16:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T04:16:48","slug":"5-sleep-apnea-myths-austin-texas-stop-snoring-with-nightlase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goehringdental.com\/blog\/5-sleep-apnea-myths-austin-texas-stop-snoring-with-nightlase\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Sleep Apnea Myths We Want You to Stop Believing \u2014 Goehring Dental"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"blog-item-inner-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"blog-item-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"blog-item-content e-content\">\n<div class=\"sqs-layout sqs-grid-12 columns-12\" data-layout-label=\"Post Body\" data-type=\"item\" id=\"item-68ba321c4983fc528221065a\">\n<div class=\"row sqs-row\">\n<div class=\"col sqs-col-12 span-12\">\n<div class=\"sqs-block image-block sqs-block-image\" data-block-type=\"5\" data-sqsp-block=\"image-classic\" id=\"block-5ec871c5d1e6ab68e7f4\">\n<div class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<div class=\"\n          image-block-outer-wrapper\n          layout-caption-hidden\n          design-layout-inline\n          combination-animation-site-default\n          individual-animation-site-default\n          individual-text-animation-site-default\n        \" data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\" data-sqsp-image-classic-block-layout=\"inline\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \" style=\"max-width:1638px;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"image-block-wrapper\" data-animation-role=\"image\">\n<div data-sqsp-image-classic-block-image-container class=\"sqs-image-shape-container-element\n              \n          \n        \n              has-aspect-ratio\n            \" style=\"\n                position: relative;\n                \n                  padding-bottom:64.71306610107422%;\n                \n                overflow: hidden;-webkit-mask-image: -webkit-radial-gradient(white, black);\n              \"><\/p>\n<p>                <img data-stretch=\"false\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/654078e739e59f102e48c3fc\/d0b939fe-4357-4970-bd6d-736f383309f8\/trouble-sleeping-apnea-snoring-nightlase-therapy-help-goehring-dental-austin-texas.png\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/654078e739e59f102e48c3fc\/d0b939fe-4357-4970-bd6d-736f383309f8\/trouble-sleeping-apnea-snoring-nightlase-therapy-help-goehring-dental-austin-texas.png\" data-image-dimensions=\"1638x1060\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"\" data-load=\"false\" elementtiming=\"system-image-block\" data-sqsp-image-classic-block-image src=\"https:\/\/www.goehringdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_20-7.png\" width=\"1638\" height=\"1060\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 100vw\" style=\"display:block;object-fit: cover; 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Here at <a  href=\"\/about\">Goehring Dental in South Austin, TX<\/a>, we\u2019re committed to providing effective sleep apnea treatments, including <a  href=\"\/nightlase-sleep-apnea-treatment-austin-tx\">NightLase\u00ae therapy<\/a>, that help our patients finally get the rest they deserve.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">Let\u2019s clear up five of the biggest myths once and for all!<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><span class=\"sqsrte-text-color--darkAccent\"><strong>Myth #1: Snoring Is Just Annoying, Not a Health Problem<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">We\u2019ve all joked about snoring, but it\u2019s no laughing matter when it comes to your health! Snoring is often a sign of a blocked airway and could indicate sleep apnea.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><span class=\"sqsrte-text-highlight\" data-text-attribute-id=\"1b872aac-82dc-4cc0-ab97-2725f9a0d935\"><strong>The truth:<\/strong><\/span> Sleep apnea causes pauses in breathing throughout the night, which puts strain on your heart and increases your risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, and fatigue. If your partner has been nudging you awake all night, or you wake up feeling unrefreshed, it may be time to get screened for snoring and sleep apnea.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><span class=\"sqsrte-text-color--darkAccent\"><strong>Myth #2: Only Older, Overweight Men Get Sleep Apnea<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">Yes, weight and age can increase your risk, but they\u2019re not the only factors. Airway structure, family history, and lifestyle all play a role.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><span class=\"sqsrte-text-highlight\" data-text-attribute-id=\"8a729faf-c8be-4e17-ad7e-0d1b5ae6352a\"><strong>The truth:<\/strong><\/span> Sleep apnea can affect men, women, and even children. Women are often underdiagnosed because their symptoms (like morning headaches, brain fog, or anxiety) can look different from men\u2019s. At our <a  href=\"\/about\">Austin dental office<\/a>, we see patients of all ages and backgrounds who are surprised to learn their \u201cjust tired\u201d feeling was actually linked to a sleep disorder.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><span class=\"sqsrte-text-color--darkAccent\"><strong>Myth #3: CPAP Is the Only Way to Treat Sleep Apnea<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">For decades, CPAP machines have been the gold standard. But while they\u2019re effective, not everyone can tolerate them. Masks can feel bulky, noisy, or uncomfortable, and traveling with one is a hassle.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><span class=\"sqsrte-text-highlight\" data-text-attribute-id=\"0326a6a9-3d29-442b-af2e-fd2e90be6b43\"><strong>The truth:<\/strong><\/span> Dentists can provide alternatives, like custom oral appliances that reposition your jaw and keep your airway open at night. They\u2019re small, comfortable, and easy to take anywhere.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">Here at <a  href=\"\/\">Goehring Dental<\/a>, we offer <a href=\"\/nightlase-sleep-apnea-treatment-austin-tx\">NightLase\u00ae therapy<\/a>, a gentle, non-invasive laser treatment that reduces snoring and helps open the airway without devices, chemicals, or anesthesia. For many patients, <a  href=\"\/nightlase-sleep-apnea-treatment-austin-tx\">NightLase\u00ae<\/a> is a simple way to improve sleep quality naturally.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><span class=\"sqsrte-text-color--darkAccent\"><strong>Myth #4: If You Sleep Through the Night, You Don\u2019t Have Sleep Apnea<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">Think you\u2019re fine because you don\u2019t wake up gasping? Not so fast. Many people with sleep apnea never fully wake up during the night. Instead, their brain constantly pulls them out of deep sleep to restore normal breathing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><span class=\"sqsrte-text-highlight\" data-text-attribute-id=\"85a121cf-6016-4472-a3ee-8a19bb412db9\"><strong>The truth:<\/strong><\/span> Even if you think you\u2019re sleeping \u201cenough,\u201d you may not be getting restorative rest. If you rely on multiple cups of coffee just to get through your workday, sleep apnea could be the hidden reason.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><span class=\"sqsrte-text-color--darkAccent\"><strong>Myth #5: Dentists Can\u2019t Help with Sleep Apnea<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">This is one of the most common myths we hear, and it\u2019s simply not true! Dentists trained in dental sleep medicine are uniquely equipped to identify airway issues and provide effective treatments.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><span class=\"sqsrte-text-highlight\" data-text-attribute-id=\"2e6220b6-f8f7-4d8c-96ac-12993e55768b\"><strong>The truth:<\/strong><\/span> At <a  href=\"\/about\">Goehring Dental<\/a>, we offer multiple solutions tailored to your needs, our most innovative being <a  href=\"\/nightlase-sleep-apnea-treatment-austin-tx\">NightLase\u00ae laser therapy<\/a>. Our goal is help you wake up rested, energized, and healthier.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sqs-block website-component-block sqs-block-website-component sqs-block-html html-block\" data-block-css='[\"https:\/\/definitions.sqspcdn.com\/website-component-definition\/static-assets\/website.components.html\/dafc2011-c3c4-4c97-a6a4-10c79b1c8a5d_720\/website.components.html.styles.css\"]' data-block-scripts='[\"https:\/\/definitions.sqspcdn.com\/website-component-definition\/static-assets\/website.components.html\/dafc2011-c3c4-4c97-a6a4-10c79b1c8a5d_720\/website.components.html.visitor.js\"]' data-block-type=\"1337\" data-definition-name=\"website.components.html\" data-sqsp-block=\"text\" data-website-component-id=\"8a9edda5ff3d5b30c265\" id=\"block-8a9edda5ff3d5b30c265\">\n<div class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<div class=\"sqs-text-block-container\">\n<div class=\"sqs-html-content\" data-sqsp-text-block-content>\n<h2 style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Ready to get some <span class=\"sqsrte-text-highlight\" data-text-attribute-id=\"89131359-7d19-4c9a-b98a-106fa3ad721c\">better sleep<\/span>?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Don\u2019t let myths keep you from the restful sleep and health you deserve! Contact <a href=\"\/about\">Goehring Dental<\/a> today to explore personalized treatment options to help you breathe easier, snore less, and finally feel rested.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Schedule a consultation today by giving us a call at <a href=\"tel:+15128928822\"><span style=\"text-decoration:underline\">(512) 892-8822<\/span><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goehringdental.com\/contact\"><span style=\"text-decoration:underline\">contact us<\/span><\/a> by filling out the form below. Together, we can make restless nights and snoring a thing of the past!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep disorders in the U.S., and it\u2019s also one of the most misunderstood. 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