Sleep Apnea Mouth Guards

At Gateway Dental in Pleasanton, we can provide you with a sleep apnea mouth guard to alleviate your symptoms. If you’ve been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, then let us assist you in choosing the proper size mouth guard for optimum oral appliance therapy and restful, comfortable sleep. Symptoms of sleep apnea are broad and can include:

• Depression
• Brain fog
• Higher blood pressure
• Heartburn
• Teeth grinding
• Headaches

Orthodontists Can Alleviate Sleep Apnea Symptoms

Obstructive sleep apnea affects everybody differently and can be a medical condition at any age, young or elderly. It is common among those who excessively snore, which is caused by shallow breathing during sleep. Pathways of proper airflow can collapse, which causes the breath to cease from a few seconds to an entire minute. In certain cases, a person with sleep apnea can suffer this lack of breath more than 30 times in a single hour. This type of deep-sleep interruption is a serious condition that is typically treated with the aid of either a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Machine (CPAP) or a dentist-certified sleep apnea mouthguard.

CPAPs Are Okay, But Not For Everyone

Using a CPAP machine can be difficult for some light-sleepers to get used to and can be awkward or somewhat obtrusive. CPAP machines can cause other unwanted side effects, including:

• Nose soars
• Dry mouth
• Sinus congestion
• Stomach bloat
• Chest (muscle) pain

If you’ve been using a CPAP machine and have experienced these types of side-effects, Gateway Dental recommends asking your doctor about other less obtrusive sleep apnea oral appliance therapy options that are available to your specific medical requirements.

Sleep Apnea Mouthguards Are The #1 CPAP Alternative

If you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea, only a dentist or orthodontist can fit you with a Mandibular Advancement Device (MAD), which looks similar to a sports mouthguard. Once your primary care doctor has provided you with a sleep study analysis that indicates it’s safe for you to wear a sleep apnea mouth guard, then our professional team at Gateway Dental can help create one with a custom fit that works specifically with your mouth’s individual shape. After you’ve been fitted with and have been using your new sleep apnea mouthguard, it’s recommended that you schedule a fairly frequent check-up appointment in case of any adjustments needed.

Schedule An Appointment Today

At Gateway Dental in Pleasanton, we can fit you with a custom sleep apnea mouth guard to alleviate your symptoms. If you or a loved one has recently been experiencing symptoms that affect healthy sleeping habits, call Gateway Dental today to schedule an appointment.