Do you or someone you know suffer from a Sleep Related Breathing Disorder? At Sleep Wellness of Lynchburg, we are proud to be a part of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and are trained to help patients control obstructive sleep apnea and snoring using oral appliance therapy or OAT.
90 million Americans snore during sleep. Though half of these individuals are simply snoring, the other
half may be suffering from obstructive sleep apnea- a serious disorder that can have detrimental effects on a person’s health and wellbeing. If you suspect that you might have sleep apnea, it is crucial that you take a sleep test to determine how severely your disorder has progressed. When you come in for your free consultation, we will review a recent sleep study or set up an easy, no-hassle sleep test that you can take in the comfort of your own home. If we find that you do have sleep apnea, we will see if you are a good candidate for Oral Appliance Therapy. Worn only when you sleep, the oral appliance is comparable to a sports mouth guard or an orthodontic retainer. It repositions the lower jaw keeping the upper airway open as you sleep, thus removing the blockage that causes you to unconsciously wake throughout the night. With adequate airflow, the snoring should subside and the sleep apnea should disappear altogether. OAT is proven to be an effective method of treatment for individuals with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea. 97% of patients who used the oral appliance found it effective in eliminating or reducing sleep apnea and snoring. Though it may take several weeks to adjust to wearing the device, oral appliances are comfortable, easy to wear, and convenient for traveling due to their small size. Call today for your free consultation to find out if you would benefit from oral appliance therapy. Let us help you get you your best sleep possible!
