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I think my tonsils or my tongue is causing my snoring. i have an appt with an ent next week but in the meantime ive been researching night guards; some people say they can cause bite misalignment and that is deterring me from considering them. help?

Q: i think my tonsils or my tongue is causing my snoring. i have an appt with an ent next week but in the meantime ive been researching night guards; some people say they can cause bite misalignment and that is deterring me from considering them. help?

: Please refrain from self-diagnosis and management. It is nearly always inaccurate and sometimes dangerous. Wait to see what your ENT says. Good luck.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Please refrain from self-diagnosis and management. It is nearly always inaccurate and sometimes dangerous. Wait to see what your ENT says. Good luck.

Answered 1/19/2022

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A member asked:

I think my tonsils or my tongue is causing my snoring. i have an appt with an ent next week but in the meantime ive been researching night guards; some people say they can cause bite misalignment and that is deterring me from considering them. help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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