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

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Snoring Versus Sleep Apnea – The Differences and Similarities

Do you snore? Do you experience daytime sleepiness or wake-up feeling unrested? If you answered yes to either of these, chances are you are being robbed of oxygen repeatedly during the night but do not remember it upon waking. Besides the obvious dangers caused from lack of oxygen, the health risks associated with lack of proper rest are many, and can be … Read More

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The Perpetual Nature of Snoring and Sleep Apnea

How One Night of Snoring Perpetuates More Severe Snoring Yes it’s true that snoring often leads to sleep apnea. One night of aggravated sleep is all it takes to set the wheels in motion. Consider how tired an individual may be the night after snoring that resulted in continual interruption of Deep and REM sleep. As a result of exhaustion from … Read More

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