Posted by DR. GREG PYLE on Apr 8 2020, 03:09 AM
If you suffer from sleep apnea, your dentist may be able to help you! Find out about the mouthguard vs. CPAP mask for treating sleep apnea, based on our Muncie, IN dentist’s many years of experience.
But first, let’s go over the disorder and symptoms…
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which a person’s breathing periodically stops. When this happens, the body wakes to resume breathing.
These abnormal pauses in breathing during sleep can be serious, not only affecting your sleep patterns but in serious cases can interfere with the brain’s oxygen supply.
Sleep apnea symptoms may include:
If you believe you or a loved one have sleep apnea, you’re not alone.
According to the American Sleep Apnea Association… This text opens a new tab to the American Sleep Apnea Association website…, it’s estimated that 22 million people suffer from sleep apnea.
As you can imagine, sleep interruptions aren’t good for you, but just how much they affect your health may shock you.
According to Healthline… This text opens a new tab to the Healthline website…, studies show that sleep apnea is tied to the following health conditions:
In addition to the symptoms listed above, sleep apnea can dramatically affect your mental health as well.
Some of these mental health challenges include:
What starts off as a simple snoring problem could be a big issue, so don’t ignore the symptoms of sleep apnea!
Step one would be to schedule an appointment with your Muncie dentist, Dr. Pyle, to discuss your concern.
Believe it or not, your dentist may be the first person to recognize the signs of sleep apnea and can recommend a treatment plan.
Dentists commonly prescribe the CPAP mask – a continuous positive airway pressure device that gently blows air via a mask. But this machine is bulky, and you have to wear it every single night.
The truth is, this mask can be cumbersome and cause more discomfort than relief for some sleep apnea sufferers.
Some common complaints people have about the CPAP mask include:
Yes, there is another option for treatment. You don’t have to settle for a CPAP mask.
Try Dr. Pyle’s SomnoDent mouthguard instead of the CPAP mask!
Dr. Pyle has an alternative, more comfortable way to treat sleep apnea – the SomnoDent Mouthguard.
The customized mouthguard is noninvasive compared to the CPAP mask and is extremely effective in opening the airway to promote breathing at night.
The mouthguard is an oral sleep appliance that adjusts the jaw and opens the airway, promoting a better night’s sleep for sleep apnea patients.
Each mouthguard is custom made to fit a person’s mouth, consisting of lower and upper teeth covers. It’s much more comfortable than the CPAP mask, but despite its small size – it’s very effective in treating sleep apnea.
If you have been avoiding sleep apnea treatment because of the dreaded CPAP mask, never fear because we have the perfect appliance for treating sleep apnea.
Schedule your consultation at our Muncie, IN dental office, serving surrounding communities of Anderson, Yorktown, Selma, Middletown Park, and New Castle.
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