Sleep apnea can be effectively managed through oral appliance therapy. If this is your case, you definitely need an expert to address your issue. Dr. Barry Chase offers this safe, non-invasive, and highly effective therapy to manage sleep apnea symptoms such as snoring at any severity of your condition. In most cases, oral appliances are used as an alternative to CPAP machines or surgery, especially for back or stomach sleepers. The devices mainly prevent airway obstruction while you sleep, with several incredible benefits. Here are several ways you can gain from using sleep apnea oral appliances. Have a look.
Get Quality Sleep
This is one of the most obvious and main benefits of using oral appliances for sleep apnea. The devices allow you to have less interrupted sleep with no snoring, some of the sleep apnea that affects the quality of your sleep. You will realize that you get a better night’s sleep when you wear the devices than when without. However, the devices need to be appropriately fit for effectiveness. Therefore, please consult your doctor adequately and follow their instructions carefully when fitting the appliances.
Use with Ease
Comparing oral appliances to CPAP machines makes using the devices more accessible. There are few pieces to track down or remember connecting since the devices are designed. This increases your likelihood to use the devices more consistently, improving their effectiveness. They are also more convenient for you if you are an active sleeper since they will not be easily knocked off when tossing and turning during sleep.
At Your Comfort
Many patients who have used oral appliances for sleep apnea have found the devices comfortable to wear. When you find the devices comfortable for you, they motivate you to improve their consistency. In return, the potential adverse short-term or long-term effects of sleep apnea are reduced, improving your life’s overall quality. Note that using the appliances consistently minimizes your irritability and daytime drowsiness while improving concentration.
Discreet
Having a friend overnight or living with a family member cannot be very comfortable when using the CPAP machines. But with an oral appliance, you can ease your sleep apnea symptoms more discreetly. The devices fit correctly in your mouth, while others are even made with translucent material to make you feel less embarrassed about using the devices. You get to treat your sleep apnea and remain confident and feel better about yourself.
Manage Underlying Issues
Some sleep apnea appliances may not only manage your active symptoms but also address the underlying problem causing your breathing issues. This means that when you achieve your desired results, you might not need to wear the appliances again. For example, the ALF appliance can straighten and bring your arches and teeth into proper alignment to clear the airway and manage TMJ disorders to some extent. Some people diagnosed with sleep apnea are diagnosed with TMJ disorder, bruxism, or clenching. The good news is that you can manage these issues at once with oral appliances.
You can benefit from oral appliances in many ways if you are diagnosed with sleep apnea and have symptoms like snoring. Most importantly, you get to get quality sleep and improve your overall well-being and quality of your life. Learn if the treatment is right for you by talking to Dr. Chase at Chase Dental Sleepcare. You can book an online appointment today.
