Is loud snoring keeping you or someone in your house awake at night? If so, an Oral Airway Appliance may be the answer.
Oral Airway Appliances
Types of Oral Airway Appliances:
Eugene Oregon Dentist provides Full Breath Oral Airway Appliances for Springfield and Eugene.
Eugene Oregon Dentist provides TAP Appliances for Springfield and Eugene.
There are several types of Oral Airway Appliances available. The Oral Airway Appliance that is best for you will depend on your dental health, bite relationship and any history of jaw joint problems.
Eugene Dentist Dr. Renee Watts, DDS can provide a comprehensive evaluation, and can recommend and provide the Oral Airway Appliance that would be best for you. Dr. Watts and the staff at ArDent Care will also provide follow-up adjustments to your Oral Airway Appliance. A follow-up sleep study should also be made to ensure it is working effectively.
Contact ArDent Care to find out if an Oral Airway Appliance is right for you: it’s an important and potentially life-saving device.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), Snoring & Sleeping Disorders
Do you have a CPAP machine that’s sitting idle in your closet? If so, an Oral Airway Appliance may be the answer.
Loud snoring can be a symptom of bigger problems!
Loud snoring is a frequent sign of a condition called Obstructive Sleep Apnea (or “OSA/O.S.A.”).
- Understanding Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA/O.S.A.)
- …is a potentially serious condition where a person stops and starts breathing several times an hour.
Symptoms of OSA can also include:
- daytime sleepiness,
- awakening with a dry mouth,
- sore throat, or headache
OSA can contribute to serious health problems for the individuals who suffer from it, including:
- hypertension
- heart disease
- strokes
- diabetes
If you think you or someone in your family may suffer from a sleep disorder, the first step is to get diagnosed by a qualified sleep medicine physician. For our Dental patients here in Eugene Oregon and Springfield Oregon, the Sacred Heart Medical Center Sleep Disorders Center performs evaluation and testing for all sleep disorders. More information on sleep and related disorders can be found on the National Sleep Foundation website.
The CPAP-Machine, a common treatment for OSA:
When a person has been diagnosed with OSA, the Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) device is the standard treatment. The CPAP machine delivers a constant flow of compressed air through a hose to either a nasal pillow, nose mask, or full-face mask. Because of the discomfort and hassle of wearing a mask of some sort, and being attached to a hose attached to a machine, fully one-quarter to one-half of people who are prescribed CPAP machines have difficulty tolerating the device.
Can’t handle your CPAP? An Oral Airway Appliance might be right for you!
An Oral Airway Appliance can be an effective and more comfortable alternative in treating mild to moderate sleep apnea. It can also be an alternative for people whose employment may make it difficult for them to use a CPAP machine.