Sleep Apnea Treatment

Has your partner been complaining about your snoring? Have you been waking up exhausted even after what seemed like a great night’s sleep? Maybe you’ve been getting headaches every day?

While these symptoms could be a number of things, combined, it could mean that you have obstructive sleep apnea.

Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition that causes people to stop breathing periodically during sleep. It’s caused by relaxation of throat muscles, jaw misalignment, among other reasons such as excess weight or obesity.

Many are surprised when they hear that sleep apnea can be treated by their family dentist. The Bain Dental Group team has extensive experience with custom-fitted oral appliances that help patients feel relief and get a better night’s sleep instantly. Because obstructive sleep apnea is sometimes caused by misalignment of the jaw or tongue, it falls in the realm of dentistry!

Once diagnosed, you’ll see your dentist to review your oral appliance treatment options. An oral appliance is a simple device, similar to a retainer or a mouthguard, that you wear as you sleep. It is molded to fit your mouth to maintain your jaw and tongue positioning. This ensures your airway is open and you’re able to breathe easy all night long!

Patients love oral appliances for obstructive sleep apnea because they’re easy-to-use, simple to transport wherever life takes them, and it provide immediate relief from obstructive sleep apnea symptoms! This long-term sleep apnea treatment option will change your life for the better.