Oral Sleep Apnea Appliances  


A Convenient, Comfortable, Clinically Approved Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea


Have you been told you snore loudly? Do you feel sleepy and tired during the day? You may be one of the millions of Americans suffering from obstructive sleep apnea.


In people with this chronic condition, the airway narrows or collapses during sleep, and breathing pauses. This causes them to wake up intermittently throughout the night, often with a loud snort or choking sound. The interruptions make it hard to get a good night’s sleep, leading to tiredness, headaches, weight gain, and even heart attacks and strokes.


There is no cure for sleep apnea. The standard treatment is known as continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, which involves sleeping with a machine that blows air into the throat through a tube and mask. Though it’s effective, many people do not like sleeping with the machine. For many of them, an oral sleep apnea appliance is a good alternative.


The appliance is worn in the mouth like a nightguard. It’s designed to position the tongue, soft palate and uvula in a manner that opens up the airway and allows free breathing. Unlike CPAP therapy, an oral sleep apnea appliance requires no mask or bulky machine, and is more convenient and less intrusive. It’s also FDA-approved, so your health insurance may cover part or all of the cost.


In addition to helping you sleep better, it can also reduce snoring, so your sleep partner can get more rest, too. Dr. Koczarski is highly skilled in oral appliance therapy using the FDA-approved Somnomed brand device, which he feels is the best in the market.


Obstructive sleep apnea is a serious condition and can only be diagnosed by your doctor, but the Epworth Sleepiness Scale can help you see if you might be getting inadequate sleep. If you do have diagnosed sleep apnea, and are interested in hearing more about how a custom-designed Somnomed oral appliance can help you live a happier, healthier life, please contact us for a free consultation.

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