Improve Sleep with a Dental Sleep Appliance
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder in which your upper airway becomes partially or totally closed while you sleep, causing your breathing to stop momentarily. Among its symptoms are feeling worn out during the day and waking up several times while you’re asleep. Treatment should begin as soon as possible to prevent OSA from worsening into more serious health problems. At Walton Family, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry, we offer custom dental sleep appliances in Greenwood, IN.
Why Custom Sleep Appliances Work Best
Dental sleep appliances are plastic oral devices worn in the mouth to maintain an open airway and healthy breathing while you sleep. Dr. Walton recommends these oral appliances to individuals with OSA to lessen symptoms and enhance sleep quality.
There are two types of dental sleep appliances for OSA: mandibular advancement devices (MADs) and tongue-stabilizing devices (TSDs). MADs push your lower jaw forward, while TSDs employ suction to pull your tongue forward. Both will help you breathe regularly, maintain an open airway while you sleep, and cure mild to moderate cases of OSA.
Benefits of Dental Sleep Appliances
Oral sleep devices can help with OSA symptoms such as afternoon drowsiness and difficulty focusing. They can lessen or stop snoring and help patients who cannot utilize a CPAP machine. Dental sleep appliances are also convenient to carry.
How badly OSA affects you and the shape of your mouth will determine how effective a dental sleep appliance is. For some people, it can alleviate the symptoms of mild to moderate OSA. Others require various therapies and don’t see any change. Dr. Walton will review all the possible benefits of a sleep appliance for you.
Custom Oral Appliance in Greenwood, IN
Dr. Walton and our dental professionals are dedicated to improving your health and well-being. We offer personalized dental sleep appliances designed specifically to treat mild to severe sleep apnea to give a comfortable and effective solution that satisfies your needs. These are made to fit and feel as comfortable as possible while maintaining an unobstructed airway.
If you think you are experiencing symptoms of OSA, such as severe snoring, choking or gasping in your sleep, morning headaches, Bruxism, and fatigue throughout the day, visit our office right away. We can help lessen these symptoms so you can enjoy restful, uninterrupted sleep.
Do you wish you had a bright, healthy smile? Visit Walton Family, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Greenwood, Indiana, to make that goal a reality. Contact us today to learn more about how our state-of-the-art facilities and dental services can improve your smile and oral health!