Sleep Apnea Oral Appliances “A Non Invasive Treatment Approach”

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by interrupted breathing during sleep, which causes the individual to wake up frequently and also leads to oxygen deprivation. Untreated sleep apnea can result in high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and other serious health problems, drastically affecting the quality of your life.

Experts can diagnose sleep apnea using varying methods, such as a home sleep study. Sleep study tests for sleep apnea monitor a person’s breathing, oxygen level, and other vital functions while the person is sleeping.

Once a person is diagnosed with sleep apnea, a healthcare specialist might recommend treating the condition with the help of sleep appliances. The treatment options for sleep apnea include CPAP therapy and oral sleep appliances. Sleep appliances offer a noninvasive technique to reposition the jaw and tongue to keep the airway open during sleep. These custom made appliances are suitable for people suffering from mild to moderate sleep apnea. These appliances can also treat snoring, upper airway resistance syndrome, TMJ disorders, bruxism, and certain types of headaches.

The Silensor is a mandibular advancement device that is used to reposition the jaw in order to treat sleep apnea and snoring. Silensor is a sleep apnea oral appliance custom-made to fit the patient’s mouth. The device gently repositions the lower jaw, pushing it forward, which helps in keeping the airway open while the patient is asleep. This oral appliance for treating sleep apnea was designed to be worn by a patient during nighttime.

The Dorsal Sleep Appliance is an oral appliance for sleep apnea and snoring. The oral device resembles a custom-fitted mouthguard that helps keep the airway open by holding the lower jaw in a slightly forward position while the person is sleeping. It is designed to be worn at night and can be made from different materials such as acrylic or dual laminate.

GNM orthotic is a TMJ appliance that helps reposition the jaw forward to free up the airway and therefore acts as a sleep appliance. It works by repositioning the jaw, allowing the muscles to relax, thereby improving breathing. The same day time appliance can be used as a night time appliance.

The Prosomnus [Ca] Lp Continuous Advancement Sleep Device is one of the commonly used sleep apnea appliances for treating sleep apnea and snoring. It is used to reposition the jaw forward, opening up the airways. And it is the only low-profile continuous advancement oral appliance that offers more flex and greater tongue space, making it an excellent treatment option.

The Prosomnus Evo Sleep and Snore Device is yet another oral appliance used to treat OSA and snoring. It is the first oral appliance device created with the help of advanced technology, such as robotics, artificial intelligence, and medical-grade materials. Using these technologies, we create an appliance that is comfortable,easy to use, flexible, hygienic, and BPA-free. This device for sleep apnea is also used to gently reposition a patient’s jaw to free the airway, helping the patient breathe better during sleep.

B] How To Determine If You Have Sleep Apnea?

If you are experiencing one or more of the following symptoms, you might be suffering from a sleep disorder and may need to get a sleep apnea mouth guard from a sleep disorder doctor. However, you should keep in mind that expert diagnosis with the help of techniques such as sleep studies is required to confirm:

If you have suddenly started snoring loudly.

If you are feeling extremely tired during the day, even after you have had a full night’s sleep.

If you have woken up with a headache more than often. This could occur due to the drop in the oxygen level caused by sleep apnea.

If you are dealing with interrupted breathing while sleeping, which can last for several seconds or minutes.

If you have woken up gasping or choking during sleep, this is a sign that your brain is waking up the body so that it can resume breathing.

If you or your loved ones have been experiencing any of these symptoms, we advise you to reach out to the TMJ, Tongue Tie & Sleep Institute for expert diagnosis. The expert will then recommend a non-invasive Sleep Apnea Treatment In Mumbai, India, with sleep appliances if necessary.