Obstructive Sleep Apnea ( OSA)
- An estimated 18 million Americans ( 1 in 15) have sleep apnea
- About 50% of the population over the age of 50 have sleep apnea
- 80-90% remain undiagnosed
- OSA is a serious chronic condition that can be treated and managed with patient’s awareness and compliance.
- The unawareed, undiagnosed and untreated OSA individual is more likely to live a less healthy life which increases their risks in numerous serious health issues.
WARNING SIGNS OF OSA!
- Loud snoring- most common sign
- TOOTH GRINDING
- Gasping for air during sleep
- Awakening with a dry mouth
- Morning headache
- Memory loss
- Difficulty staying asleep (insomnia)
- Excessive daytime sleepiness (hypersomnia)
- Difficulty paying attention while awake
- Irritability
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ( OSA) not only dirsrupt your sleep, it can also increase your risk of many svere health and behavorial problems such as:
- Stroke
- High blood pressure
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ( GERD)
- Depression
- Diabetes
- Metabolic syndrome
- Complications with medications and surgery
- Liver problems
- Erectile dysfunction
- Oral health- tooth wear and breakage, increase risk of dental caries and periodontal disease,ect
- Sleep- deprived partner
- Worsening of ADHA in children
- Behavorial problem
If you or your love one living with the warning signs and symtoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), you need to get test. OSA can only be diagnose by a board-certified sleep medicine physician.
After you are diagnosed with OSA, there are many different treatment options for you such as CPAP, oral appliance, surgery, ect. If CPAP is not your option of choice, we can fabricate an oral appliance therapy to treat snoring and obstructive sleep apnea if recommended and prescribed by your sleep physician.
Oral appliance therapy is an one of an effective treatment option for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It support your jaw in a forward position to help maintain an open upper airway.
To customized your oral appliance, we will take your impressions to fabricate an oral appliance to precisely fit you so it can effectively maintain your airway during your sleep.
Advantages of custom Oral Appliance Therapy
- Custom-fit
- Easy to wear
- Comfortable
- Quiet
- Portable
- Convenient for travel
- Easy to care for
Convenient for travel
Oral appliance therapy is covered by many medical insurance plans. Getting a better night of sleep will promotes a healthier heart, body, and mind. To get started the first step to this life-changing journey, give us a call.
