Sleep Apnea Mouth Guard

A sleep apnea mouth guard is a clever little device that fits neatly into the mouth during sleep. and reduces the chances of the soft tissues of the mouth and throat obstructing the airway. Read on for a more in depth information on this mild moderate obstructive sleep apnea treatment.

If you are a sleep apnea sufferer, you will already be well aware of what sleep apnea is, and how it can affect your health. For those that are newly diagnosed or researching for a friend, here is a brief overview of one of the most popular sleep apnea treatment options.

Sleep apnea is a condition where a sufferers sleep is interrupted during the night, with breathing actually ceasing, as the airway becomes completely or partially blocked. These pauses in breathing generally last for 10 seconds or more, and are known as 'apnea episodes'.

These pauses can occur dozens of times during the night and have a profound effect on the patients health. IF you sufferer from a lack of concentration, snoring, fatigue, and headaches and think sleep apnea might be affecting you, visit your doctor for some advice. Sleep apnea can lead to complications such as high blood pressure (hypertension), stroke, heart disease, and even death. It's not worth taking any chances.

Mouth Guard For Sleep Apnea

When you are awake, the muscles of the neck and throat are tense, and allow air to easily be passed to the lungs during normal respiration. When you sleep however, the throat muscles and soft tissues relax, and can become so relaxed that they cause a temporary blockage of the airway. There are solutions though, and the sleep apnea mouth guard is considered one of the best (and cheapest) first line solutions for many sufferers of mild to moderate sleep apnea.

Available online or from a dentist, these style of dental devices are sometimes known as a mandibular advancement device, and work buy pulling the lower jaw forward, a good way to keep the airway clear. Many incorporate a TRD (tongue restraining device) that prevents the tongue from slipping towards the back of the throat and adding to the blockage.

Cost Of A Sleep Apnea Mouth Guard

Sleep apnea mouth guards are also used by snorers to good effect. The lightweight and malleable composition of the materials used in these sleep apnea products make it a comfortable fit, although the first few days take a bit of getting used to. There are also fully adjustable snore guards and semi adjustable snore guard prodcuts that can be used for both snoring and sleep apnea. Costing between $20-70 for an off the shelf sleep apnea mouth guard, up to several hundred dollars for a bespoke dental device, these apnea solutions can have minor side effects, like minor teeth and gum discomfort, excessive salivation and dry lips. The continuous positive airway pressure CPAP devices often has far worse side effects, which makes the sleep apnea mouth guard so popular as a first stage intervention.

Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder, and if you can find low cost sleep apnea solutions that works, you'll be preserving your health and getting piece of mind thrown into the bargain. Visit our online store if you want to try a sleep apnea mouth guard.