Sleep Apnea Dental Appliance in Colonia, NJ
Sleep apnea leads to drowsiness and excessive daytime sleepiness. It’s a condition we encounter here at Colonia Dental Associates in Colonia, NJ. In sleep apnea, patients have a hard time getting continuous sleep because their breathing is interrupted several times throughout the night.
The main reason this happens is because their airway becomes obstructed. This can happen if the jaw or tongue falls back and occlude the airway. There are several treatments available for sleep apnea that are used based on the severity of the condition.
Dental Appliances for Sleep Apnea
At Colonia Dental Associates, we can help you with your sleep apnea with a dental appliance. There are two main kinds of dental appliances: mandibular advancing devices and tongue retaining devices. You need your dental appliance to fit perfectly or else it’ll make matters worse and can be very uncomfortable.
These appliances work by keeping the jaw and soft tissues of the mouth positioned forward. By holding them in place, these appliances prevent the backward slippage of soft tissues and thereby obstruction of the airway.
They’re small, so they are very portable and can be taken with you wherever you go. Additionally, they don’t interfere with sleep.
CPAP
CPAP is another device used in the management of sleep apnea and is considered the best treatment available so far. Physicians prescribe it. It relies on pushing air through the airways using high pressures to keep them open.
A patient needs a sleep study prescribed and analyzed by a physician to use a CPAP device. For mild cases, patients may be candidates for dental appliances for sleep apnea.
Sleep apnea has many consequences that affect the body. Getting treatment is important, but it’s also important to get treatment that doesn’t interfere with sleep or make life difficult. A dentist can perform an evaluation and help the patients make the right decision to seek treatment for sleep apnea. Schedule an appointment with our dentist for Sleep Apnea treatment in Colonia, Woodbridge, NJ
We serve residents of Colonia, NJ, as well as the surrounding areas of Woodbridge township, including Avenel, Carteret, Clark, Edison, Fords, Iselin, Linden, Piscataway, Port Reading, Metuchen, Rahway, Sewaren, and South Plainfield.
FAQ's
Sleep apnea is a condition where breathing continuously stops and starts during sleep, leading to poor sleep quality and potential health risks like high blood pressure and daytime fatigue.
Common symptoms include loud snoring, gasping for air during sleep, morning headaches, excessive daytime sleepiness, and difficulty concentrating. A sleep study can confirm the diagnosis.
We offer custom oral appliances that help keep your airway open while sleeping, reducing snoring and interruptions in breathing. These devices are non-invasive substitutes or alternatives to CPAP therapy.
A custom-made oral appliance repositions your jaw and tongue to prevent airway obstruction, improving airflow and reducing sleep apnea symptoms.
Oral appliances are a great alternative for patients who find CPAP machines uncomfortable or difficult to use. They are smaller, portable, and easier to maintain.
Oral appliances are most effective for patients who have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), varying from mild to moderate, or for those who cannot tolerate CPAP therapy.
Our dentist will conduct an evaluation, take digital impressions of your mouth, and customize the appliance to fit comfortably for maximum effectiveness.
Yes, many cases of sleep apnea can be effectively managed with oral appliances, lifestyle changes, and weight management without the need for surgery.
Many patients experience improvements within the first few nights of using their oral appliance, with better sleep quality and reduced snoring.
If your symptoms persist, we can make adjustments to the appliance or explore alternative treatments tailored to your needs.
You can contact Colonia Dental to book a consultation and discuss your sleep apnea concerns with our experienced team.
