| Oral Appliances |
| Facts about Oral Appliances |
| * Oral appliance therapy is based on the same principle as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, CPR. * Snoring is improved and often eliminated in almost 100 percent of patients who use oral appliances. * There are over 40 different types of oral appliances available to treat snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. * Oral appliances work by repositioning the lower jaw, tongue, soft palate, and uvula, thus stabilizing the lower jaw and tongue to increase muscle tone and maintains an open airway allowing for improved breathing. * Oral appliances must be prescribed, fitted, and evaluated by a dentist trained in these criteria to allow for effective treatment. * Your dentist must work closely with your sleep specialist to ensure the proper results are achieved with your oral appliance. * Oral appliances are found to be comfortable to wear and cause minimal side effects. |
