ST. LOUIS (KSDK) - In many families, it can be something of a family joke, but snoring is no laughing matter.

It can keep the snorer, bed partner, and even others in the house awake.

Larry Twersky, member of the Board of Directors for Oral Health America and member of the National Periodontal Disease Coalition, stopped by First @ 4 to talk about the serious health problems snoring can be a sign of.

Click the video player above to find out the number one thing we can do to eliminate snoring.

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