If you do nothing to address problems with sleep apnea, you can experience mounting issues with your mental and physical health. Unfortunately, people sometimes worry that if they agree to treat this problem, they will have to rely on a CPAP machine that makes rest hard to enjoy. While this treatment approach can have important benefits, it is not the only solution that you can discuss with your Livonia/Detroit, MI dentist. In addition to asking patients to wear CPAP masks, we can discuss the advantages to oral appliance therapy. A custom guard that keeps your jaw in position can prevent obstructions in your airways from stopping your breathing and forcing you out of sleep!
Is It Really Necessary To Use A CPAP Machine If I Have Sleep Apnea?
CPAP machines can provide important support for many people who struggle with the ability to rest due to sleep apnea. With that said, it may not be the approach that best serves you if you struggle with obstructive sleep apnea. Instead of using a mask and a machine, you can rely on a custom guard to correct issues with airway interference. You can find that this solution is more comfortable, making it easier to fit into your life.
Receiving A Custom Oral Appliance
With a custom oral appliance, you can change the position of your jaw, keeping in place while you rest so that you do not experience interference with your breathing. With this adjustment, you can prevent soft tissues in the throat from covering your airways. By making this correction, we can keep your breathing unobstructed, so your body will not be forced awake to address the interference. You will be able to remain at rest once again, something that will let you once again complete your rest cycles and feel the benefits of a full night’s sleep.
What Can Happen If Sleep Apnea Goes Untreated?
If you let sleep apnea troubles go untreated, several problems can occur. You can have daily struggles with fatigue, have a harder time with your focus and short-term memory, and you can find that existing issues with your physical and mental health are harder to manage. In addition to daily physical discomforts, you can have alarming issues such as elevated blood pressure to deal with as a consequence of your unmanaged sleep troubles.
Talk To Your Livonia/Detroit, MI Area Dentist About Appliance Therapy For Sleep Apnea!
When you arrange treatment for sleep apnea with a custom appliance, you can stop the breathing obstructions that make it difficult for you to complete your rest cycles. We can help you understand if this is a treatment solution you should consider, and what you can gain by addressing problems with your sleep. If you would like to find out more, contact your Livonia, MI, dentist, Dr. Stewart, by calling (734) 425-4400.
