Snoring and sleep - oral appliance therapy

Snoring and sleep apnea are remarkably common problems that afflict a surprisingly large segment of the population. Up to 20 million Americans can suffer from this condition, with 80-90% of them undiagnosed. According to the results of the study of sleep cohort of Wisconsin, 9% of women and 24% of men had apnea, making transit a problem such as diabetes in North America.

What is sleep apnea? What are the risks?

It is a disorder where breathing pauses or stops briefly during sleep, creation of a lack of blood oxygenated body. Many people who snore also suffers from sleep, although most do not realize it. May occur 5-30 times per hour sleep apnea are actual pauses in breathing stops, can last anywhere from 10 seconds to a few minutes at a time.

It is of two types: apnoea obstructive apnea (OSA), where a passage of air frequently crashes or is blocked during sleep, and the central sleep where the brain does not send the correct signals to breathe. Sleep apnea is more frequent and overweight and obese people who snore at higher risk of having OSA...

This condition is dangerous because of the symptoms. It may increase the risk of high blood pressure, insomnia, disorders of mood, rhythm irregular heart, heart attack, heart failure, stroke, obesity and diabetes. It can also result in daytime sleepiness and lower awareness in daily activities such as driving, which can be dangerous for you and others.

Treatment of snoring and sleep apnea

There are a number of options when it comes to treat OSA. It changes in lifestyle, surgery, drugs, spontaneous and alternative dental, such as oral hearing.

Position of sleep o: in some cases, snoring and sleep apnoea occur only when someone is sleeping in certain positions. Using a different pillow or sleeping arrangement can prevent these terminations of breathing.
o consistent fitness routine: weight loss often is a solution for OSA, persons who are obese or overweight are much more likely to suffer from the condition. In addition, exercise improves levels of energy, the overall health and quality of life.
o drugs: variety of medications can be effective to open Airways and prevention of sleep apnea. These include decongestant nasal topical Nasal Steroid sprays, thyroid medication regime and antidepressants medicines.
o CPAP: positive pressure continuously (or "Spontaneous") is a bitmask that holds the airway open with the pressure of the air. Although he is generally regarded as a spontaneous, effective non-surgical option can be heavy or uncomfortable for some users
o surgery: in extreme cases, surgery may be performed in order to broaden the respiratory tract. This is not guaranteed to cure sleep apnoea and carries risks associated with surgery.

Equipment for sleep apnea oral therapy

Devices by oral or dental appliances offer much more portability and comfort than CPAP device. Treatment of the apparatus for snoring and sleep apnoea implies a dental device fits in the mouth, holding the language and jaw forward and the Palace. The appliance is specifically designed to keep the airway open to prevent obstruction during sleep. These devices are custom designed based on the mouth of the person and specially equipped to help at the end of an optimal treatment.

Dental appliances have the highest level of compliance with the other treatments and are reported very effective in the treatment of mild to moderate apnea. They are also effective for severe this when used in conjunction with CPAP. To work, they must be properly mounted by a dentist who will ensure that the apparatus of moulds to your mouth and provides the maximum benefit. They have a compliance rate higher than CPAP devices for their comfort and ease of transport.

To learn more about dental devices how can reduce your symptoms of sleep apnea, contact a professional who can help you to diagnose and treat your condition. A qualified professional will work with you to determine the severity of your condition and treatment strategy is best for your situation.

Mark Kleive is a dentist in Minneapolis and provides treatment of sleep disorders in his clinic. After graduating with distinction from the University Of Minnesota School of dentistry in 1997, Dr. Kleive continues to teach select courses at his alma mater and also at Pankey Institute, a prestigious postgraduate dental institution.