Sleep Transformed
Disrupted sleep does so much more than simply make you feel tired. It is a health hazard that can lead to a host of other problems, including elevated cortisol levels from chronic stress. Lack of sleep makes you feel sluggish and can affect daily productivity. Oral appliance therapy allows for you to get a refreshing night’s sleep without the burden of being tethered to a CPAP machine.
Far more comfortable and far less intrusive than a sleeping mask, oral appliance therapy utilizes custom-designed mouth pieces that fit over your top and bottom teeth, much like a sports mouth guard or orthodontic retainer. The best part is that you only wear it at night.
This device stabilizes your jaw in a slightly forward position, allowing your throat to retain proper openness while creating ample space for your tongue. This favorable setup provides maximum airflow for optimized breathing throughout the night.
Benefits of oral appliance therapy include:
- Comfortable
- Portable
- Non-invasive
- Quiet
- Simple to Clean
- Convenient
Before You Begin Your Oral Appliance Therapy
When considering whether or not this non-invasive treatment is right for you, you will first receive a complete clinical evaluation to determine if you are a good candidate. This initial consultation will include a thorough examination of your teeth, jaw bone, tongue and airway. X-rays may or may not be required. Many insurance companies will cover oral appliance therapies.
Finding the Right Fit
Your oral appliance will be completely customized to fit your mouth and unique dental anatomy using digital or physical impressions and models. The device can be adjusted to ensure comfort and proper fit. In order to guarantee maximum results, you may be requested to complete a sleep study in which your doctor will monitor your breathing abilities as well as the appliance’s effectiveness. Your health and comfort are the utmost priority.
Following Up
To achieve the long-term success with your sleep appliance treatment, follow-up visits are necessary. During your routine annual visits, your doctor will check that the appliance is maintaining an optimal fit.
A New You
Snoring may seem to be just an annoying habit, but obstructive sleep apnea comes with a host of unseen symptoms. Appliance therapy eliminates these symptoms by addressing the root of the problem. When you commit to the nightly use of your new appliance, you will quickly notice huge improvements in your overall health.
A solid night of sleep leaves you feeling rejuvenated as your body has the time and resources to heal rather than focusing all of your energy on merely trying to breathe. You will notice dramatic boosts in your energy levels, both physically and mentally, throughout the day. And as an added bonus, your partner will likely sleep much better as well.
Treating sleep apnea does not need to be a scary or cumbersome endeavor. This easy-to-use oral appliance can have you on the road to better sleep and enhanced health overnight.
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