Remember that heavy, foggy feeling you carried before being diagnosed with sleep apnea? Our dental clinic near Calgary hopes it’s only a distant memory, but statistics show a large percentage of diagnosed sleep apnea patients have discontinued use of their assisted-breathing (CPAP) machines within the first year. Why?
Put simply, because of the discomfort and inconvenience. A mask strapped over your nose and mouth fed by an oxygen tank is more than some people can adjust to as part of their bedtime ritual. Blunston Dental Group offers alternatives.
Unobtrusive and discreet, specially designed dental mouth guards have been hugely successful in treating mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea. As your jaw’s structure, size of tongue, palate, teeth and gums are all very individual to you, selecting the correct dental appliance can be tricky. Don’t make a random selection but allow our expertise to guide you!
Why would a dental mouth guard help sleep apnea? This oral appliance fits over the upper and lower teeth or tongue. It slightly advances the lower jaw or tongue, which in turn moves the base of the tongue forward and opens the airway. This improves breathing and reduces apnea. It sounds simple, but it works. Best of all, because the device is comfortable, well tolerated by patients, convenient for travel and easy to clean, patients keep using and benefiting from it.
If you or your partner suffers sleep apnea, don’t procrastinate and risk the serious health consequences associated with this particular condition. Consult Dr. Blunston to discover how his dental clinic near Calgary can bring you solid sleep soon!
