People who snore badly often have a condition called sleep apnea, which can be dangerous if not treated. The standard treatment is often to use a continuous positive air pressure, or CPAP, device, but many people find these uncomfortable to use and don’t follow through with the treatment. For those with mild to moderate sleep apnea, getting a Sleep Device in Short Hiss NJ may be a viable alternative.
Sleep Apnea Basics
With sleep apnea, the airway is becoming obstructed during the nighttime and causing interruptions in breathing. Left untreated, this condition increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and stroke and makes people less alert and less able to concentrate during the day.
Potential Benefits of Dental Sleep Devices
Medical insurance often covers the custom-fitted dental appliances made to help people with their sleep apnea, and they’re a lot less expensive than CPAP treatment. They help bring the lower jaw a little bit forward and hold the tongue out of the way to keep the airway open and make it less likely a person will snore or have obstructed breathing. Finally, they’re more portable and much quieter than using a CPAP device and can be used in conjunction with a CPAP device if desired to make it so less air pressure is needed and the CPAP treatment is less uncomfortable.
Potential Considerations
As with a CPAP mask, wearing a Sleep Device in Short Hills NJ might be uncomfortable, especially when you first get the device and haven’t become accustomed to it. Even though it needs to be custom fitted, it is likely to be less effective for treating sleep apnea than a CPAP machine, which is why these devices are often used mainly by people who can’t tolerate CPAP treatment. Wearing these devices may also cause excessive saliva production or cause problems over time with the TMJ joint due to the shifting of the jaw’s position during the night.
Contact Westfield Oral Surgery for more information. They can help with all your oral surgery needs, including dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, and the treatment of TMJ disorders and snoring or sleep apnea.
