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Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) patients are at a higher risk for other serious health complications. When left untreated, snoring and sleep apnea lead to several significant chronic diseases or conditions, as well as many other health conditions.
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The Two Main Side Effects of Oral Appliance Therapy: 1. The teeth moving apart, resulting in spaces between the teeth 2. The lower jaw moving in to a different position that results in teeth not lining up anymore Every night before …
OAT therapy moves the lower jaw and the condyles of the jaw joint downward and forward, holding it that position while you sleep. This stretches open the airway and to keeps your tongue from falling back and blocking your airway.
Studies: The long-term effects of mandibular advancement splint on cardiovascular fitness and psychomotor performance in patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea: a prospective study.
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Besides depriving the body of deep (restorative) sleep and REM (dream) sleep, chronic sleep apnea is a potentially fatal condition. But you may be wondering how exactly sleep apnea is dangerous, even fatal. During the night as the body is deprived of …
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 …
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