Sleep Apnea & Snoring Treatment
What is Sleep Apnea?
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition where your airway repeatedly collapses or becomes blocked during sleep. This causes pauses in breathing, leading to poor oxygen supply, restless sleep, and symptoms like:
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Loud, chronic snoring
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Morning headaches
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Daytime fatigue or difficulty concentrating
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Waking up feeling unrefreshed
How Snoring and Sleep Apnea Are Linked
Snoring happens when air flows past relaxed tissues in your throat, causing vibration. In sleep apnea, the airway obstruction is more severe, sometimes fully blocking airflow. While not everyone who snores has sleep apnea, loud, persistent snoring can be a warning sign.
Our Treatment: The OrthoApnea® Device
The OrthoApnea® oral appliance is a custom-made device worn during sleep. It gently repositions your lower jaw and tongue to keep the airway open, reducing snoring and preventing the pauses in breathing caused by sleep apnea.
Benefits of OrthoApnea®:
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Comfortable and custom-fitted to your mouth
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Non-invasive alternative to CPAP for mild to moderate cases
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Portable and easy to travel with
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Quiet, with no machines or tubes
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Clinically proven to reduce apnea episodes and snoring
Who Can Benefit?
OrthoApnea® is suitable for patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea and for those who snore heavily without apnea. However, for severe cases, CPAP or other medical treatments may be necessary.
The First Step: Proper Diagnosis
Before starting treatment, we recommend a sleep study (polysomnography) to confirm the diagnosis and determine the severity of your condition. This ensures we provide the safest and most effective solution for you.
