SLEEP APPLIANCE
An Alternative to CPAP
Enjoy the health benefits that come with better sleep
According to the Department of Health, 80% of people prefer an appliance over a CPAP.
CPAP therapy is usually the first OSA treatment option offered to adults because of its 95% efficacy rate. However, oral appliances may be more effective in a real-world setting because some people are more likely to use them.
6 Reasons You're Always Tired
Could it be sleep apnea?
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Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea can be dangerous, but it is treatable. Unfortunately, you can’t treat what you don’t know you have, so the first step in avoiding these dangers is to get a diagnosis. Book an appointment with us to learn more!
We all need a good night's sleep. What's keeping you from getting yours?
Dangers of Sleep Apnea
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Loss of Motivation
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Daytime Sleepiness
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Inability to Concentrate
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Dementia
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Weigh Gain
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Chronic Fatigue
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Increased Risk of Accidents
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Mood Disorders
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High Blood Pressure
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Heart Failure
Sleep Apnea Can Lead To
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High Blood Pressure
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Arrhythmias
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Heart Attack
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Stroke
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Diabetes
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Depression
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Impotence
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Teeth Clenching, Grinding
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Urinary Incontinence
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Weight Gain
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GERD
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Cancer
Sleep apnea obstructs your sleep cycles by causing pauses in your breathing. Each time your breathing gets interrupted, your body is forced out of deep sleep and into a lighter sleep cycle in order to breathe. This can happen hundreds of times a night without you even realizing it is occurring. This can lead to serious, even deadly health risks, such as heart attack, stroke, and deadly car accidents.
Fortunately, with proper treatment, most of the risks can be avoided. Your doctor may prescribe CPAP, a pump and mask arrangement you have to wear at night, but many people benefit from an oral appliance, which is comfortable and easy to use. Dental Arts Hawaii offers oral appliances as a treatment for patients with sleep apnea. We custom-make each oral appliance to comfortably rest in your mouth while you sleep. Best of all, it’s just as effective as CPAP.
Advantages of sleep apnea airway appliances
Oral appliance therapy can help improve the symptoms of OSA. These include moodiness, concentration issues and daytime sleepiness. The devices can also eliminate or reduce snoring. Custom-made oral appliances have become an increasingly popular treatment option for sleep apnea. The devices offer many advantages over breathing devices. They are quieter and more comfortable. It is also easier to take along oral appliances when traveling and the devices are easy to use.
Types of Sleep Apnea
There are two types of sleep apnea – Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Central Sleep Apnea.
OSA, the most common form, results from a blockage in your air passage. This blockage is caused by a collapse in the soft tissue at the back of your throat and tongue. Your brain and heart don’t receive enough oxygen as a result of OSA. This generally leads to increased blood pressure and heart rate, and can put you at greater risk of heart attack and stroke.
In Central Sleep Apnea, your brain and central nervous system don’t function properly. They fail to tell your body to breathe. No blockage of airways exists in Central Sleep Apnea. It is more of a respiratory malfunction. People suffering from Central Sleep Apnea can experience stoppages in breathing of up to 2 minutes, which can severely impact the amount of oxygen going to your brain and heart.
If you are looking for relief from your snoring and sleep apnea,
Dr. Robert A. Baysa can help.
Dental Arts Hawaii has an easy and effective solution for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.
We can customize an anti-snoring mouthpiece using Snore Guard oral appliance for you.
Snore Guard is an intra-oral device that's clinically proven to reduce snoring and treat symptoms of mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea.
If you or your loved one were diagnosed with sleep apnea, then you're probably familiar with CPAP machines. CPAP machines are the most commonly used treatment for sleep apnea, mainly because insurance will cover it. However, CPAP may come with potential issues.
Snore guards are a better alternative to CPAP. They are more comfortable and less risk of cavities.
“…we hadn’t slept in the same room for over 20 years…and now we do!” Snore Guard can make that kind of difference in your relationship.
To get a fitted and comfortable snore guard, visit us at Dental Arts Hawaii.
We use the latest advancement in sleep technology and anti-snoring solutions.
We can make your dream of a quiet, and restful sleep come true...
Contact us now.
