People Are Turning To Dental Appliances For Sleep Apnea

By Krystal Branch


Sleep apnea is a common disorder which most people don't even know they have. Most of you do realize that you snore or have a partner who snores. Snoring can often be a sign that one has this problem. Luckily there are various dental appliances for sleep apnea.

There are many symptoms which might trigger the need to check with a sleep clinic. You might be snoring very loudly every night, which might be keeping you and your partner awake. This may lead to headaches in the morning and sheer fatigue during the day. Of course, deprivation is also the main cause for mood swings and irritability.

All symptoms, such as headaches, sleepiness during the day, mood swings as well as snoring can be a sign of something more serious. The issue is diagnosed when a person has all of the above symptoms, especially if the demographic of the person fits the symptoms, too. Most of the people with this type of disorder can be either overweight, diabetic, between the ages of 40 - 60, is a smoker, male or menopausal female, or has a tendency to drink alcohol just before bed.

Apnea can be defined as a temporary gap in breathing. It is when a person stops breathing during the night for a certain time while they rest and then begin breathing again. This could happen hundreds of times in one night. It is potentially dangerous but can be dealt with effectively.

One way to potentially help the problem is by acquiring a dental oral appliance almost like a mouth guard, which has been custom fitted for your mouth. This type of appliance keeps your jaw and tongue in an optimal position to allow for easier unobstructed breathing. These devices can only help with mild to moderate cases of apnea though, but the dental therapist will advise you as to which one you might require.

There are many types available and the best one for you is the most comfortable one. There are the cheaper ones available, which you boil in hot water and then bite into it, thereby creating an impression in the plastic where your teeth fit. These are not as effective as the dental appliances which are designed by dentists especially for this sort of medicine.

The dental application should be worn every night during rest, in order for it to work effectively. Once the therapy time designated has lapsed, further records will need to be taken at the clinic to decipher the next plan of action if needs be. You will grow accustomed to wearing the appliance after a while and while it might be uncomfortable initially, the benefits out way the discomfort.

They should however, never be painful. They are fitted by taking plaster molds of your teeth and gums and should have the correct fit which shouldn't be hurting your jaw. Dental appliances for sleep apnea can effectively stop your snoring, and allow you to lead a healthier life, not to mention encourage a better attitude for both you and your partner.




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