Snoring is a condition that has plagued sleepers since the beginning of sleep itself. Snoring is generally regarded by most as embarrassing to those who suffer from it and bothersome to those who have to endure listening to it. Some of us even find it humorous (usually more so the day after, for some reason ;). We like to tease family members and friends about their snoring problem, and we have even seen snoring perpetrated by our favorite TV, movie, and other story characters.

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But should we view snoring as no more than embarrassing or bothersome, or should we see it as far more than that? Should we find snoring amusing or comical, or should it be taken more seriously? Dr. Nieten and Sonshine Dental Care actually take snoring quite seriously, and we think you should too. Why? Not only is it crucial to our health to get a proper amount ot rest, it is now known that snoring is an indication of a much more serious problem. Sleep apnea is an abnormal breathing condition that is indicated by snoring. If someone you know has a problem with snoring, this means they suffer from sleep apnea. So while the snoring itself is not life threatening, the sleep apnea condition that accompanies it has been discovered to be life threatening.