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How to Avoid Permanent Side Effects of Oral Appliance Therapy
*The Two Main Side Effects of Oral Appliance Therapy are: 1. The teeth moving apart, resulting in spaces between the teeth 2. The lower jaw moving in to a different position, resulting in the teeth not lining up well anymore. *Avoiding these side effects is simple, but involves a DAILY procedure. Every night before bed you should FLOSS YOUR TEETH. The … Read More
Side Effects of Oral Appliance Therapy
Possible side effect with OAT treatment of OSA Wearing a custom MAD does not cause TMJ. However, if you have symptoms of TMJ they should be evaluated and treated if severe, before wearing a custom oral appliance. Often people with OSA clench and grind their teeth while asleep and can cause jaw TMJ muscle soreness and premature wear of their … Read More