Treating Sleep Apnea With A Comfortable Oral Appliance

When you have sleep apnea, this could impact how you sleep and over time, add strain to your immune system or heart health. While a CPAP machine is effective, many people have difficulty using these, which is why we’re proud to offer an alternative. With our team of oral health experts in Lancaster, OH, we can help ease sleep apnea using an oral appliance.

A Look at Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a disorder that occurs when the soft tissues in the back of the mouth and in the throat become too relaxed and then collapse. This cuts off airflow, so you stop breathing briefly until the brain wakes you to resume. While you may not remember this happening, it could interrupt your sleep multiple times every night. As a result, you feel exhausted and your overall health can suffer. But we can offer treatment, using an oral appliance instead of a loud and uncomfortable CPAP machine.

Warning Signs to Be Aware Of

When should you contact our team for an assessment and home sleep test? Warning signs often include chronic snoring and waking suddenly in the night gasping for air or choking. You could feel tired during the day, have headaches and migraines, feel moody, and have trouble with memory of concentrating on tasks at work or school. When you begin to experience one or more of these potential symptoms, please let us know. With an assessment, we can ask questions to gauge your sleep habits and possible symptoms. With a home sleep test, a special device is worn at home to record cessation of breathing and blood-oxygen levels. We then interpret these results and choose the right treatment option for you.

Oral Appliance Therapy

Our team can provide a comfortable and convenient option to help you rest without interruption. We begin by taking detailed digital images and measurements of your jaw from multiple angles. We then combine them to create a 3D impression, allowing us to design and craft an oral appliance. The device will be worn as you sleep and fit like a nightguard, but it actually shifts your jaw and tongue forward to keep airways open and free of obstruction. If you have any questions about how we treat your sleep issues, or if you want to schedule a consultation to see if an oral appliance is right for you, then contact our team today to learn more.

Find Out More About Sleep Apnea Appliances With Friendly Dental!

We want to help you feel rested and alert by ensuring you enjoy a good night’s rest! To learn more about improving how you sleep, give us a call at Friendly Dental Care in Lancaster, OH at (740) 687-6105!