How an Oral Appliance from a Dentist Can Help Sleep Apnea

Looking into your oral appliance options? According to the Mayo Clinic, sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. Whether you have recently been diagnosed with this sleeping disorder or have been living with it for a long time, understanding your treatment options is necessary so you can learn how to live with this particular condition.

About oral appliances from a dentist

Finding out more about how to get an oral appliance from a dentist is a great idea when you have tried other treatment options and so far nothing is working. In order for a dentist to know which type of oral appliance a dental patient needs in order to experience a good night of sleep, they need to learn more about the patient and their symptoms. While oral appliances tend to be quite effective in helping sleep apnea patients, they are only recommended for patients who have been diagnosed with mild to moderate sleep apnea.

How an oral appliance from a dentist can help sleep apnea

The information below is on the two different types of oral appliances prescribed by a dentist, of which both can help dental patients who have been diagnosed with sleep apnea. Some of the more popular benefits of wearing oral appliances include they are easy to wear, they are comfortable, they are portable, they are quiet and they are easy to care for.

#1 – Dental sleep devices

Dental sleep devices are also called mandibular advancement devices. This is the most common type of oral appliance a dentist will prescribe for their patients who have been diagnosed with sleep apnea. The appliance looks very similar to a mouthguard and works by pushing the lower jaw forward in order to make the airway stronger and bigger, which allows for easier breathing because the airway is always open. This oral appliance is one that is adjustable, allowing wearers to adjust it before going to sleep in order to make sure that it is in the right position

#2 – Tongue retaining devices

While tongue retaining devices are not as commonly prescribed as dental sleep devices are, they are still prescribed often to dental patients who have this sleeping condition. This type of oral appliance works by keeping the tongue in a forward position, making it so that it cannot roll back in the mouth and accordingly block the airway. This oral appliance uses a gentle suction to keep the tongue pulled slightly forward when sleeping and tends to last about one year.

Are you suffering from sleep apnea?

Ready to choose an oral appliance that can help you better deal with your sleep apnea diagnosis? As you now know from the above information, being diagnosed with this condition can make it very difficult to live a happy and healthy lifestyle. If you feel that an oral appliance will help you sleep better, your next step is contacting us now to make your first initial consultation appointment.

Request an appointment here: https://stonecanyondental.com or call Stone Canyon Dental at (972) 996-3191 for an appointment in our Sunnyvale office.

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