Oral Appliance Therapy

A large number of people all around the world struggle with sleep-related problems. The most common problem being sleep apnea with an approximate of a hundred million people suffering from it, worldwide.

Need for Oral Appliance Therapy

Sleep apnea is a disease where a person's breathing repeatedly starts or stops while he is asleep. This is due to the collapsing of the air pipe. Moreover, it can result in other problems like daytime sleepiness, feeling tired constantly, high irritability, mood swings, and so on. But the question arises, how to treat such problems?

A lot of people move towards the method of CPAP - Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. The reason being its reliability and high quality results. But there cannot be only one way out of the problem; that's why our oral appliance therapy is garnering rage amongst people with sleeping problems.

What is Oral Appliance Therapy

Oral appliance therapy involves using a removable mouth guard that is shaped like a mask and wearing it while you sleep. A variety of such devices are available which generally fall into two categories: -

● Mandibular advancement devices - Such devices drag the mandible (lower jaw) forward, and as a result, the airway is not blocked by the tongue or any other muscles.

● Tongue retaining devices - As the name hints, those devices hold the tongue in a particular position so that air gets enough passage inside the mouth.

But why use such methods?

As suggested by the mechanism of the devices, oral appliances help create a pathway for air so that the patient's breathing does not stop. One must get a specially customized device for himself as it generates better results. The device can appear like braces or aligners; therefore, a sleep apnea dentist can easily fit it in your mouth and even teach you how to do it.

No doubt, CPAP remains the best solution for people with severe sleep apnea. But if you are struggling with the mild one, oral appliances are the best option. They are not only great for the initial stages but are also portable, easy to use and way less expensive. Get in touch with us today and avail the best oral appliance therapy for your sleep apnea today. Contact us now!