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Category: Snoring

The Oravan Device: Why This Innovative Appliance Works for So Many Patients

Written by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Sun 03/22/2026
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Sleep apnea and chronic snoring can affect much more than nightly rest. Interrupted breathing during sleep may contribute to daytime fatigue, headaches, brain fog, and even jaw discomfort.  At TMJ & Airway Associates, Dr. Ivan F. Stein and Dr. Allan J. Stein provide advanced airway-focused treatment for patients throughout West Orange, Livingston, and Short Hills, NJ. Their practice focuses on…

Is Sleep Apnea Always the Cause of Snoring?

Written by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Thu 11/21/2024
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Snoring is a common occurrence during sleep, but it does not always indicate sleep apnea. While obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a well-known cause of loud and persistent snoring, other factors can contribute to it. Distinguishing between typical snoring and a more serious condition can help determine whether medical treatment is necessary or if simple…

Is Snoring Always a Symptom of Sleep Apnea?

Written by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Fri 02/23/2024
Snoring Treatment in New Jersey

Snoring is a widespread occurrence, but its severity can vary. While snoring is often regarded as an annoying yet harmless incident, it can sometimes indicate the existence of an underlying condition such as sleep apnea. Ahead, Dr. Ivan Stein and Dr. Allan Stein of TMJ & Airway Associates detail the relationship between snoring and sleep…

Are You a Mouth Snorer or a Nasal Snorer?

Written by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Wed 05/24/2023
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Many are familiar with the loud, often harsh, sound that may accompany sleep, but are you curious why snoring sounds different sometimes? There is more than one type of snoring, and each has its own characteristics. While snoring is generally associated with sleep disorders and disrupted breathing, the type of snoring can indicate the cause….

Snoring Volume: Just How Loud Can It Get?

Written by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Thu 02/23/2023
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If you or a loved one snore, it probably sounds loud. But how loud can snoring actually get? Here, Dr. Ivan Stein and Dr. Allan Stein of TMJ & Airway Associates discuss snoring volume.

Please Do Not Join TikTok’s Mouth Taping Trend

Written by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Tue 01/24/2023
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Snoring is a problem — so what is the solution? Some popular TikToks would suggest that mouth taping is a solution for snoring and other sleep and health issues. But mouth taping is not the solution. Here, Dr. Ivan Stein and Dr. Allan Stein of TMJ & Airway Associates set the record straight and explain…

How To Talk To a Loved One About Their Snoring

Written by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Fri 11/25/2022
Snoring Treatment in New Jersey

According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, an estimated 45% of adults snore occasionally, while 25% snore regularly. Snoring is one of the most common symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea. It is also the symptom most likely to impact the loved ones of a person with sleep apnea. If you have a loved one who snores, your…

How Common Is Snoring?

Written by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Sat 08/27/2022
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Do you snore? While it may be annoying for anyone you share a bed or bedroom with — and while you personally may find it embarrassing — you are hardly alone in snoring. At TMJ & Airway Associates, Dr. Ivan Stein and Dr. Allan Stein meet with many patients who are worried that their snoring…

How Snoring Can Affect Your Marriage

Written by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Thu 06/23/2022
Snoring Treatment, New Jersey

Obstructive sleep apnea, the most common type of sleep apnea, is a result of the throat muscles relaxing to the point of limiting air passage during sleep. One classic symptom of obstructive sleep apnea is snoring (sometimes very loudly). Because the airway is partially blocked, incoming air audibly rattles the upper airway tissues as it…

What to Do About Your Partner’s Snoring

Written by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Tue 10/26/2021
Sleep apnea treatment in New Jersey

Excessive snoring can wreak havoc on a relationship. Many people may not realize that their partner’s snoring issues are more than an annoyance. Loud, constant snoring is a major sign of sleep apnea, a potentially fatal health problem. Drs. Ivan and Allan Stein of TMJ & Airway Associates explain what you can do about your…