Sleep Better with a CPAP Alternative in Weatherford

Once you received a diagnosis for your sleep apnea, you probably thought a solution was in close sight. But if you were advised to try a CPAP, chances are good your sleep quality is just as poor as it was before. Patients often find that dealing with these noisy, uncomfortable machines is worse than the original problem. If that sounds like your experience, you’ll be relieved to know that your dentist in Weatherford has a wonderful CPAP alternative — a comfortable, removable oral device.

A Little Bit About Obstructive Sleep Apnea

The most common type of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea, which occurs when the tongue and lower jaw become so relaxed during sleep that they collapse back into the throat, blocking the airway and cutting off oxygen to the sufferer. People with sleep apnea may have their sleep interrupted as many as 100 times per night, for periods of approximately 10 seconds each time.

When left untreated, sleep apnea has been linked to a number of other health issues, including heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure.

CPAP Alternative Helps You Achieve Your Best Sleep

The CPAP, or Continuous Positive Airway Pressure therapy, uses a machine connected to a mask to help a person suffering from obstructive sleep apnea enjoy an uninterrupted night’s sleep. It’s usually the first treatment attempted, and for that reason is the most widely used and known — but unfortunately, many adults never find relief from their obstructive sleep apnea with a CPAP machine.

If you’ve tried but just haven’t been able to adjust to CPAP therapy, there is another option.

It’s an Oral Device, Too

It’s true that the option for alternative sleep apnea therapy is also an oral device, but the difference is that it’s a hundred times smaller — and it’s not hooked up to a big, noisy machine. In fact, you can think of it as the type of mouthguards athletes wear. Comfortable and removable, it works by holding your lower jaw and tongue into place while you sleep, keeping your airway clear and allowing for the free flow of air.

Patients who have finally found relief from their sleep apnea with a removable oral device are always so appreciative that our Weatherford dental team offers an alternative treatment — and nothing makes us happier than helping our patients enjoy a full night’s sleep again!

Try a Removable Oral Device Out for Yourself Today!

If you’re interested in trying a CPAP alternative, contact our office to schedule your appointment. Dr. Romack, Dr. Mulkey and the whole team are proud to serve Weatherford, Aledo, Brock, Millsap, Mineral Wells and Springtown, Texas. Give us a call today!