Hypertension can be caused by Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and is deemed a "silent killer" because people often do not show any symptoms. Sleep apnea may also be considered a "silent killer" because of the link to cardiovascular disease and because so many people...
It is known that 80% of people who grind their teeth during sleep have undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The grinding occurs with each apnea event. For this reason, a patient who is a known "bruxer" (a person who involuntarily grinds their teeth) should be...
Night-time teeth grinding known as sleep bruxism is the third most common sleep disorder, occurring in 8% of adults. Sleep bruxing or grinding is a sleep disorder that occurs 80 percent of the time with sleep apnea. It occurs together with a sleep apnea event. The...
Is your snoring affecting your partner or waking you up? Well then an FDA Approved Oral Device might be the solution. Snoring can be surprisingly loud and very easily awaken your partner because as you go deeper into sleep, you tend to become more relaxed. The more...
Obstruction occurs behind the base of the tongue and behind the soft palate, which blocks the airway. When one is sleeping, the brain fails to signal the muscles to keep moving, so you are not able to breathe correctly. The brain only signals partially and that is...
Oral Device How does it work? Moves the lower jaw forward, opening the airway. Does my insurance cover? Yes, through medical insurance Can it travel with me? Easily. It can fit in a carry-on or in a little retainer case. Is it comfortable? Most patients can wear it...
Obstructive Sleep Apnea can be caused by a number of factors, but one of the most common is weight. Many physicians are getting too busy to counsel the patient about weight loss and improving eating habits. Weight loss is a very uncomfortable subject for many...
When it came to finding out differences, both the device and CPAP were able to demonstrate positive feedback. Both were able to give the patients their energy, improve their health and help them not feel so tired. When it came to the device, the oral appliance had a...
Generally speaking, it is possible to use an oral device over an existing denture provided that the denture is stable and not loose. However, it is more favorable to have at least six teeth to retain an oral device. Every patient is different and has a unique oral...
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