Sleep apnea is a serious and debilitating disorder that occurs when a person´s breathing is interrupted during sleep. Symptoms can include loud snoring, restless sleep, morning headaches, daytime fatigue, irritability, mood swings, depression, and learning and/or memory difficulties. If left untreated, sleep apnea can result in a growing number of health problems, including cardiovascular disease, heart attack, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, and even sudden death. Sleep apnea affects more men than women, with an estimated one in every 15 people affected by at least moderate sleep apnea.
The most common type
of sleep apnea, obstructive sleep apnea, is caused by a blockage of the airway, usually when the soft tissue in the back of the throat collapses during sleep. While behavioral changes can
help to some degree, dental appliances have been found to be a more effective treatment for people suffering from mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea. The advantage of a dental
appliance is that it does not require surgery and it is small and more portable than a bulky CPAP machine.
Our Laboratories are proud to introduce our line of Snoring & Sleep Apnea appliances. Our appliances can offer patients welcome relief from the effects of sleep apnea, especially when surgery is not an option. Our Laboratories appliances may be used to reduce the volume and frequency of snoring, or to improve airflow and interrupted breathing, or for both of these issues. Many doctors find that choosing the correct appliance from Our Laboratories are the perfect solution for their patients finally getting a restful night´s sleep, which can lead to their reduced daytime sleepiness and the possible prevention of other more serious health problems.
Here you will find information about our most popular appliances that can be incorporated easily into your armamentarium of treatment options. Our knowledgeable technicians can
assist you in developing and constructing the ideal appliance for both you and your patients.