Are you somewhat familiar with the fact that we offer oral appliance therapy as sleep apnea treatment? Do you have a fuzzy recollection of what this means but you seem to have forgotten the details? If you are in the process of figuring out what to do to treat your sleep apnea or snoring problems, we suggest you begin by scheduling a consultation to speak with us. In the meantime, receive a bit of clarification regarding what you can expect from a sleep appliance.
It Treats Snoring And Sleep Apnea
One of the most common questions we receive from patients is whether oral appliance therapy treats only sleep apnea or snoring – or both. Fortunately, we achieve successful results with both snoring and sleep apnea with the use of an oral appliance. This is because the appliance positions your tongue, mouth, and jaws to keep your airways open during sleep, the main concern with both of these sleep disorders.
It’s Side Effect Free
Another common concern we hear about from patients is whether they can continue taking their usual medications for other concerns if they receive oral appliance therapy. The answer is yes – sleep appliances are simply comfortable, plastic night guards that you wear during sleep. They are free of medicine, so you do not need to worry about drug-related side effects.
We Will Monitor Your Progress
Since you may have had trouble recognizing your sleep apnea or snoring problem in the first place, you may wonder how you will determine whether the oral appliance therapy is working. Rest assured, we will have you visit us, so we may help you determine if a sleep appliance is an effective solution for you.
