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The Benefits of Treating Sleep Apnea

At all ages

Top 5 Advantages of Oral Appliance Therapy

When you’re not getting quality sleep, it can impact every aspect of your life. Patients who suffer from sleep apnea are at high risk for a range of mental and physical health issues, which is why it’s essential to seek treatment for the condition.

At Progressive Dentistry, Sleep, & Wellness, Dr. McCoy can provide a customized oral appliance to relieve your sleep apnea symptoms. Learn how our sleep apnea solutions can benefit you.

1. Reduce Health Risks

Untreated sleep apnea can put you at risk for serious health conditions including diabetes, strokes, and heart disease. By managing your symptoms with an oral appliance, you can improve your overall health while spending less time at the doctor.

Most importantly, avoiding these conditions will save you time and money while helping you live a longer life.

2. Feel More Energized

If you suffer from sleep apnea, you likely feel tired every day, even when you get a full night’s rest. This is because the condition constantly interrupts your sleep throughout the night, often without your awareness. As a result, you’ll frequently experience fatigue and lack of motivation throughout the day.

With the help of an oral appliance, you can sleep peacefully through the night and wake up feeling energized.

3. Improve Your Relationships

One of the most common symptoms of sleep apnea is heavy snoring. If you share your bed with a partner, snoring can interfere with their sleep as well and create a rift in your relationship. In addition, sleep apnea has been linked to sexual dysfunction and decreased libido.

By getting the treatment you need for your condition, you can eliminate snoring and enjoy a happy, healthy relationship with your partner.

4. Control Your Emotions

Your REM cycle is a process that occurs every night while you’re sleeping. It plays a huge role in balancing your brain chemistry and regulating your emotions. Since sleep apnea disrupts your REM cycle, it also affects your ability to control your emotions. This increases your risk of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.

Treating your sleep apnea and getting the quality rest you need will help you feel more positive and emotionally stable.

5. Live Life Unrestrained

In the past, the most common treatment for sleep apnea was often a CPAP machine. However, these devices are loud, uncomfortable to wear, and force you to sleep on your back, making them too inconvenient for many patients to use.

As a more comfortable and less invasive alternative, Dr. McCoy can provide an oral appliance that will allow you to live life on your own terms.

Frequently Asked Questions

How effective are oral appliances?
Is an oral appliance better than a CPAP?
Am I a candidate for oral appliance therapy?
Are there different types of oral appliances?
How often do you wear an oral appliance?
How effective are oral appliances?

Oral appliances are an effective, comfortable alternative for treating loud snoring and sleep apnea. They’re custom-fit to support the jaw in a forward position and maintain a clear airway, providing a number of benefits — mentally and physically.

Is an oral appliance better than a CPAP?

A CPAP machine is the most common treatment for sleep apnea, but most patients prefer oral appliance therapy. It’s a small, custom-made device that fits to your mouth and jaw, providing the convenience and comfort that the CPAP lacks. An oral appliance is portable, quiet, and doesn’t restrict your sleeping position.

Am I a candidate for oral appliance therapy?

In most cases, patients who suffer sleep apnea or excessive snoring are ideal candidates for a customized oral appliance. However, if you suffer from moderate to severe sleep apnea, you may require a more invasive treatment. After receiving your diagnosis, Dr. McCoy will review your sleep study and recommend the most effective treatment for your condition.

Are there different types of oral appliances?

Our Glen Mills practice features two types of customized oral appliances, traditional oral appliance therapy and the Vivos DNA System. An oral appliance is a small, portable device that works by shifting your lower jaw forward and holding your tongue in place. Comparably, the Vivos appliance expands the jaw into a proper position without surgery.

How often do you wear an oral appliance?

Similar to a mouthguard, an oral appliance should be worn each night for effective, long-lasting results. It’s important to wear your device regularly to relieve snoring or sleep apnea symptoms.

Find Your Ideal Treatment with Dr. McCoy

If you suffer from sleep apnea, Dr. McCoy can provide the relief you’ve been searching for. As a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, he’ll determine the ideal treatment solution that best fits your needs.

Call our office in Glen Mills at (610) 358-5690 and schedule a consultation with Dr. McCoy today.

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