Depending on the type of apnoea you have, an oral sleep appliance could replace your CPAP machine (if you’re intolerant to it). Dental aids use what’s called a “mandibular advancement device” that positions your lower jaw in a slightly protruded position.
When your jaw is moved forwards, it brings your tongue with it. As a result, there’s less tissue blocking your airway or reducing your oxygen intake.
If you’re having problems with sleep apnoea, getting fitted with a dental appliance could improve the quality of your life. A lack of oxygen strains your brain and other organs, like a slow death to your body. By increasing your air intake and improving your sleep, your body and brain have what they need to perform optimally the next day.
Dental sleep appliances aren’t just for people who snore; they’re made to help people get their quality of life back. Dr Mark Chung (Dentist) can guide you through the sleep study process if you still need your specific breathing disorder formally diagnosed.