If you often struggle with snoring at night and drowsiness during the day, this could mean you could be suffering from sleep apnea. Over time, this not only leaves you exhausted, but could strain your heart health! In today’s blog, your Greenville, TX, sleep dentist talks about how we improve your ability to sleep with a Mandibular Advancement Device!
The Presence of Sleep Apnea
How do you know when sleep apnea is impacting your rest? The disorder is a common one, and leads to the collapse of soft tissues in the back of your month and in your throat. This collapse cuts off airflow, so you stop breathing for brief periods multiple times a night, interrupting your REM sleep and leaving you struggling with daytime exhaustion., Other warning signs include snoring, dry mouth, headaches, irritability, and issues with memory and concentration. Don’t ignore these warning signs, talk to our team. Otherwise, sleep apnea could lead to issues with your immune system and even your heart health!
Help with the MAD
Our team will conduct an exam and may recommend an at-home sleep study to obtain an accurate diagnosis. Instead of the CPAP machine, our team will create an oral appliance that helps improve how well you rest. The Mandibular Advancement Device will fit like a mouthguard, but is custom-fitted to help support your lower jaw and oral structures, which prevents the collapse of soft tissues. You then breathe without interruption throughout the night, and avoid snoring. Our team may recommend devices like Herbst, TAP, Somnomed, Prosomnus, True Function, Panthera, and more. These are all fitted for your smile with the use of digital imaging and measurements, so it fits comfortably and offers care with precision.
Improving How You Sleep
You can also make changes to your sleep routine to ensure better results, such as sleeping on your side instead of your back. Keep your bedroom dark and cool, and avoid screens in the hour before bed. You should also avoid exercise, excessive alcohol, and large meals in the two hours before bed. Also, be sure you maintain a regular sleep schedule, going to bed and waking up at the same times daily.
If you have any questions about how our team will use Mandibular Advancement Devices to improve how you sleep and prevent snoring and other symptoms, then contact our team today to learn more and get started. We want to help you feel rested and refreshed when you wake up!
Talk To Our Team About Our Custom Oral Appliances
We offer comfortable and effective ways of treating sleep apnea so you can rest with ease again. To learn more or to schedule a consultation, call Dental Sleep Solutions in Greenville, TX, today at 903-455-0516.