Are you dealing with sleep apnea? If so, you will be happy to learn that we offer a variety of treatment solutions to improve nightly sleep. If you have already begun doing a bit of research into how we can help treat your sleep disorder, you may have come across oral appliance therapy. Typically the first approach to addressing your nightly sleep interruptions, this type of therapy is well suited to most patients. Curious how much you know about treatment (and how much you have yet to learn)? Quiz yourself to find out. Then, for further details or to begin treatment, contact us right away to schedule an appointment.
Oral Appliance Therapy Quiz: True or False?
- True or False: An oral appliance keeps your top and bottom teeth closed tightly together, so you breathe through your nose while you sleep.
- True or False: We have a few different oral appliance therapy options – they are standard fits and sizes that work for most patients.
- True or False: The oral appliance is a noninvasive, comfortable, drug-free solution that works for many sleep apnea sufferers.
Sleep Apnea Treatment Quiz Answer Key
- False. With oral appliance therapy, you will wear a device that is somewhat like a mouthguard. It will usually cover your top and bottom teeth. However, instead of keeping your teeth together, the goal is to reposition your jaws and tongue in such a way that keeps your airways open.
- False. You will receive a custom-crafted oral appliance that fits your smile beautifully for effective results. We will take impressions (or molds) of your smile, which we will use as the blueprints for your appliance.
- True. Fortunately, oral appliance therapy takes place while you’re in bed, so it will not interfere with your daily life. Since it is drug-free and comfortable, it will not result in any side effects.
