Oral Appliance Treatment for Sleep Apnea Owasso
The Comfortable Alternative to CPAP Machines
Sleep apnea is a severe condition that can lead to unpleasant symptoms and long-term consequences that lower your quality of life. Even though this is common knowledge to those suffering from sleep apnea, only 30-40% of people with a CPAP use it long-term. This low adherence to CPAP therapy means that people are failing to treat their sleep apnea, and their overall health is suffering.
If this sounds like you, look no further. Life Smiles of Owasso is a dental office that can help you get a comfortable and convenient sleep apnea treatment that doesn’t involve a mask, tubes, or a loud machine. Oral appliance therapy in Owasso is an effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, so if you’re having trouble with CPAP adherence, you have another option. Call us today for an appointment with us at (918) 274-3779 or online.
What if oral appliances don't work for you? Don't worry! We also offer many other ways to treat sleep apnea, including Vivos therapeutic appliances, facial structure adjustments, and more. We will work closely with each unique patient to help them determine the right treatment options.
What is Oral Appliance Treatment?
Life Smiles of Owasso offers an alternative to CPAP treatment, called oral appliance treatment. Our customized oral appliances are designed to fit in your mouth as a mouthguard would, but it’s completely different in its function and purpose. Instead of protecting your teeth like a mouthguard, your oral appliance is designed to treat obstructive sleep apnea by repositioning your jaw slightly forward. When your jaw is in this forward position, your airway has more room for oxygen. So, even though your soft tissues are relaxed during sleep, they don’t obstruct your airway.
Your oral appliance doesn’t need any special equipment to work—no mask, tubes, machine, distilled water, or electricity. You can toss it in your carry-on while traveling or fit it in your pocket for a flight or bus ride. You can always discreetly treat your sleep apnea wherever you need to sleep.
Wear your oral appliance each time you sleep, and clean it each morning—it’s that easy!
Am I a Candidate for Oral Appliance Treatment?
Not every patient is a good candidate for oral appliance treatment. In order to qualify for this CPAP-alternative sleep apnea treatment, you must be diagnosed with either mild or moderate obstructive sleep apnea. In some cases, especially for those with severe obstructive sleep apnea, you may benefit from an oral appliance in combination with a CPAP device. However, in other situations, a CPAP machine may be the best way to treat your sleep apnea.
Benefits of Oral Appliance Treatment
Other than being an effective and high-adherence sleep apnea treatment, other benefits exist. Oral appliance therapy is:
- Comfortable
- Convenient
- Easy to travel with
- A solution for travel without electricity (camping, backpacking, etc.)
- Discrete
- Custom-made to fit your mouth and teeth
- Protection for your teeth against nighttime grinding and clenching
- Eliminates snoring
Are you ready to finally get a sleep apnea treatment you can tolerate? Try our CPAP alternative in Owasso. Call (918) 274-3779 or make an appointment online to get the sleep you deserve.