Snoring is relatively common, with between 30 and 50 percent of Americans snoring at least some of the time. If it gets to the point where a person actually has gaps in their breathing and is diagnosed with sleep apnea, it may be time to check out whether a Sleep Device in Summit NJ would be helpful. These devices are custom-made mouthguards that can be fitted by a dentist or oral surgeon. There are a number of benefits to these types of mouthguards.
Less Cumbersome Than CPAP Machines
The standard treatment for sleep apnea is to sleep connected to a CPAP machine, but many people find this too uncomfortable, too noisy or just too cumbersome to deal with. A mouthguard is much easier to deal with and isn’t as noticeable to others. It’s also easier to bring along if you travel. While they can take some getting used to, they are custom-fitted to make them as comfortable as possible.
Can Have Similar Benefits to CPAP Machines
Using a Sleep Device in Summit NJ can be helpful because these devices shift the position of the jaw to help keep your airway open while you sleep and will also move the tongue forward. This will help limit both snoring and interruptions in breathing as well as limiting the increases in blood pressure that are common with sleep apnea. If the device improves your sleep, you’ll find you’re more awake and alert during the day and that you have more energy.
Potential Considerations
Although sleep devices can help many people, whether they will help in your case depends on the exact cause of your snoring. In some cases, being too heavy could be causing an increase in neck circumference and limiting the size of the airway, or the narrowing or blocking of the airway could be due to have very large tonsils. In these cases, a sleep device may not be effective. Having the tonsils removed or losing weight to decrease the size of the neck may be necessary.
Contact Westfield Oral Surgery for more information. They can help explain the various alternatives that may help with snoring.
