Oral AppliancesGladstone, MO
Most people need seven to eight hours of sleep a night, but many people rarely get it. If you have chronic issues like snoring or sleep apnea that deny you a good-nights-sleep it’s important to seek treatment. Insufficient sleep increases
the risk of cardiovascular disease as well as overall mortality.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and loud snoring are typically caused by complete airway obstruction. We now offer an oral appliance that serves to reduce the likelihood of the tongue falling backward far enough to block the airway.
Breathing is usually impeded in the back of the throat because:
- The tongue and muscles relax during sleep.
- The lower jaw falls back toward the throat.
- The airway becomes blocked.