Learn How Oral Appliance Therapy Alleviates Sleep Apnea Symptoms

By Ted Strothers


If you toss and turn all night, the next day could be spent in a fog, which means that your entire day is interrupted. You may be less productive and it could affect your work and personal life. If this has happened to you more than once, you could need help from a Chicago Insomnia evaluation professional to alleviate this issue.

If you wake up groggy, as if you tossed and turned all night, then one possibility for this is called sleep apnea. This is a treatable medical condition that causes you to snore loudly, and may even interrupt your breathing pattern throughout the night. If you don't get this issue taken care of, it could get worse over time, leading to far worse conditions. It can be caused by a variety of issues, so you should make an appointment to get checked today.

If you do seek evaluation and do have sleep apnea, you may be able to avoid surgery or oxygen masks. You may be fitted with an oral appliance that is not invasive at all and will help you sleep better at night, improving your quality of life.

There are several appliances available from your doctor, including the Mandibular Repositioning Device. This moves the tongue and jaw so your airways are not blocked, making breathing much easier.

The Tongue Retaining Device keeps the tongue positioned towards the front of the mouth. By doing this, the tongue does not fall backwards and block the throat, which would cause uneven and interrupted breathing. It is also a good alternative to avoid invasive surgery and all the risks that come with it.

These devices are a great alternative to surgery. They should be prescribed and fit by a medical professional. Make your appointment to discuss these alternatives and see if an oral appliance is the right course for you.




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