Snoring has caused more than a few sleepless nights for snorers and the people who love them. But snoring can go well beyond a minor annoyance. It disturbs sleep patterns and deprives snorers of appropriate rest. At its worst, it can cause serious, long-term health problems, including obstructive sleep apnea. A Minnesota company has designed a treatment to provide snoring sufferers with permanent relief. Susan Critzer, the president and CEO of St. Paul's Restore Medical, says more than 20 million Americans suffer from snoring.