Snoring vs Sleep Apnea: What Women Should Know

About this episode

Dr. Shauna Watts discusses the impact of snoring and sleep apnea on women's health with Dr. Martina Lavery, focusing on the importance of airway and jaw health.

Learn more about the Rediscover You Program here: https://youbydrshaunawatts.com.au/16-week-rediscover-you-menopause-program/16-week-rediscover-you-program/ Snoring? Jaw tension? Waking up exhausted even after a full night in bed? Most women are told these are just part of getting older or something to “push through.” But what if the real issue isn’t just hormones, it’s your airway? In this episode, Dr. Shauna Watts sits down with integrative dentist Dr. Martina Lavery to unpack a piece of the midlife health puzzle that’s often missed: the role your mouth, jaw, and breathing play in sleep quality. Because for many women in perimenopause and menopause, sleep disruption like night sweats or stress. It’s structural, it’s physiological and it’s often diagnosable. Here’s what else you’ll learn: - Why snoring often shows up or worsens in midlife - How hormonal changes affect your airway and breathing - The difference between snoring and sleep apnea - Why so many women feel embarrassed talking about snoring - What actually helps, from sleep studies to dental devices - Why CPAP is not the only option - How jaw position impacts your ability to breathe at night - The signs your dentist…

People in this episode

Host: Dr Shauna Watts

Guest: Dr. Martina Lavery

Topics covered

• snoring
• sleep apnea
• women's health
• midlife health
• breathing
• oral health

Keywords

• snoring
• sleep apnea
• midlife
• jaw tension
• sleep quality
• hormonal changes
• oral health
• CPAP alternatives

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