{"id":149,"date":"2017-06-16T23:16:46","date_gmt":"2017-06-16T23:16:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.weatherfordsleep.com\/blog\/?p=149"},"modified":"2017-06-16T23:17:09","modified_gmt":"2017-06-16T23:17:09","slug":"oral-appliance-sleep-apnea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weatherfordsleep.com\/blog\/2017\/06\/16\/oral-appliance-sleep-apnea\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Benefit From an Oral Appliance for Sleep Apnea?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"TherapyIf you have obstructive sleep apnea but have yet to seek treatment — or if you have seen the doctor but have yet to find relief with CPAP therapy — we\u2019ve got a better solution. An oral appliance for sleep apnea could provide the help you need! It\u2019s a small, comfortable, and best of all <\/span>silent <\/span><\/i>way to prevent the blockage that causes you to snore and wake up throughout the night.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dr. Deborah A. Romack<\/span><\/a> provides oral appliance therapy for patients at Weatherford Dental Sleep Medicine. For some patients, it\u2019s the first and last treatment they try — but for others, it\u2019s a solution at long last after years of unsuccessful CPAP therapy. <\/span><\/p>\n

Why CPAP Doesn\u2019t Always Work<\/span><\/h2>\n

The <\/span>CPAP<\/span><\/a>, or continuous positive airway pressure mask\/machine, is often the first method of treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. Using a small mask that covers your nose and mouth, CPAP works by forcing air through the throat and into to lungs to keep the airway clear throughout the night. <\/span><\/p>\n

The truth is, CPAP usually <\/span>does<\/span><\/i> provide effective treatment, but patients are often unwilling to comply with nightly use. Why? Many people find wearing the mask to be too uncomfortable or otherwise bothersome. For others, it\u2019s the constant noise of the CPAP motor that\u2019s a problem — many partners are disrupted by the whirring sound. People who travel frequently may forgo CPAP therapy when they are away from home to avoid having to deal with packing the machine. <\/span><\/p>\n

CPAP vs. Oral Appliance Therapy for Sleep Apnea<\/span><\/h2>\n

Oral appliance therapy offers a comfortable, convenient option for snoring and sleep apnea when CPAP therapy does not work. Some of the key differences between the two treatments include\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n