Sleep Apnea Appliance Therapy in Celina and Prosper, TX
Helping You Sleep Your Best and Feeling Your Best When You Are Awake
Why Would I Need a Sleep Apnea Appliance?
Many people accept that, while visits to the dentist aren't exactly fun, they are a part of life.
But for some people, the idea of visiting a dentist is enough to fill them with anxiety and dread.
If you're a patient struggling with dental anxiety, be sure to consult your oral team before deciding on the right solution.
The Effects of Sleep Apnea are Categorized Into 2 Parts: Oral and Systemic
Some of the Top Oral Reasons You Would Need a Sleep Apnea Appliance Evaluation Are:
Jaw joint tenderness and destruction by being overworked at
night.
Weakened enamel on molars caused by squeezing your teeth while you sleep.
Teeth crowding (See Video Below) and destruction with a
resulting "Bad Bite", or malocclusion.
Internal Stress and Fractures on teeth that otherwise would not
have them.
Some of the Top Systemic Reasons You Would Need a Sleep Apnea
Appliance Evaluation Are:
Drug-resistant Hypertension
Erectile Dysfunction (Men) Obesity
Congestive Heart Failure Risk
Am I a Candidate for a Sleep Apnea Appliance?
If You Check "YES" to Any of the Following. You May Be a Candidate for a Sleep Apnea Sleep Study and Appliance Therapy:
Are you accused of snoring by your spouse?
Do you feel tired during the day?
Do you wake up feeling like you didn't get a full nights sleep?
Do you have a "clam-shell" appearance on the borders of your tongue or small divots in the biting surfaces of your molars when you look in the mirror?
What Makes SomnoMed Different From Other Sleep Apnea Appliances?
Somnomed, a company that fabricates sleep appliances in dentistry, reports 91% of patients with Sleep Apnea Appliance products experience better sleep quality.
A SomnoDent Sleep Apnea Oral Appliance is a premium, custom-fitted dental device developed for the treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.
It is an effective, comfortable, and durable alternative to CPAP therapy or corrective surgery.
By simply wearing a SomnoDent while sleeping, your lower jaw (mandible) will be moved forward into a comfortable position, allowing relaxation of the tissues at the back of your throat and ensuring the base of your tongue does not collapse and block your airway, giving you a safe and soundless sleep.
Most patients and practitioners prefer oral appliance therapy for its comfort, convenience and effectiveness.
A growing number of men and women have discovered SomnoDent to be the perfect solution for ending snoring, treating sleep apnea and/or improving sleep quality.
It is an ideal alternative treatment for patients who have been diagnosed with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea or for those who have severe OSA, yet are unable or unwilling to tolerate
CPAP therapy and/or surgery.
Why Should I Get My Sleep Apnea Appliance From Open Late Dentistry and Orthodontics?
We Save You MONEY!
By keeping aligners In-House, we pass the savings along to our patiental
And with multiple financing options, we make it easy to say yes to getting the smile you've always dreamed about!
Sleep Apnea Appliance Therapy F.A.Q.'s
What are the benefits of an oral appliance?
An oral appliance for sleep apnea refers to a device that is worn in the mouth while asleep to prevent the airway in the back of the throat from closing, which is the cause of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The two most common types of oral appliances are CPAP machines and mandibular devices.
CPAP machines involve a filter and humidifier and a mask. Mandibular advancement devices are becoming increasingly popular. They are similar to a nightguard, although they are strategically crafted to keep the back of the throat open by keeping the tongue and jaw in the proper position while asleep.
Will I Feel Any Pain During IV Sedation?
Obstructive sleep apnea leads to notable health concerns, many of which derive from sleep deprivation. Oral appliance treatment allows for a better night of sleep each night. The benefits of oral appliance treatment include:
Improved general health
Better sleep each night
Improved focus during the day
Easy to use and travel with
A better night of rest for your partner
Oral appliance treatment may also relieve common symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea, such as morning headaches and a lack of productivity during the day.
When should I visit the dentist for sleep apnea treatment?
If symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea become problematic, visiting a dentist who offers sleep apnea treatment is encouraged, especially if you have already tried a CPAP machine and not gotten the results that you desire. A dentist is more likely to recommend and provide a mandibular advancement device, which many patients find easier to use than a CPAP machine.
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