This week we have had exciting and dramatic results for patients using their oral sleep appliance for sleep apnea and snoring. It is such a good feeling to know we have helped them get better sleep and be on the road to recovery. In most cases we have reduced apneic episodes by 50%, and some even more!
To have a patient call and be so excited about feeling great in the morning free from headaches and afternoon sleepiness! There is hope beyond CPAP!
About 50% of adults snore. Half of these people have a sleep disorder called sleep apnea which can have very serious health consequences if left untreated. Most recommended treatments involve a mask that fits over the nose and mouth called a CPAP breathing device. Surgery in the back of the throat has also been a treatment for those severe cases of sleep apnea or those not wanting to use a CPAP. Where surgery or CPAP is not an option for the individual, an oral sleep device (OSD), or oral appliance, has been shown to be effective for mild to moderate apnea. Your physician is the best health care provider who can advise you in this decision.