Is a snoring mouthpiece a good way of treating Sleep Apnea?
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[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="320" caption="Image by Blв–Іz via Flickr"][/caption] Having sleep apnea can make life very difficult. For those who have Obstructive Sleep Apnea, the best choice for you is the sleep apnea machine, or CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Strain) machine which can assist in keeping the airway open while lying down to sleep. Panelists writing in the Critical Reviews in Oral Biology & Medicine have said that people with a more average condition can use a snoring mouthpiece or other oral device. They explain about the different oral appliances at Healthymagination.com:

"This goes by a couple of names: the mandibular advancing device (MAD) or mandibular repositioning appliance (MRA). It looks like a athletics mouth guard and works by modifying the position of the lower jaw (mandible), the tongue and other soft constructions in the mouth and throat, thus keeping the airway open. The panelists documented that in most patients, MAD remedy decreased snoring and daytime sleepiness, and it improved work performance and sleep quality of both patient and partner."

Using a Mandibular Advancing Device or snoring mouthpiece can help the sleep apnea sufferer to both sleep better and also to reduce snoring which is also something that is associated with the conditions. They can however be slighlty uncomfortable to use initially and can have effects on your mouth long term:

"The studies show that initially, patients typically complain of discomfort in the teeth or jaw. In some cases, over longer durations there can be permanent movement of teeth, which can change one&rsquos bite. For this reason, patients wearing MADs must be monitored on an ongoing basis."

This is pretty self-evident and according to Dr Katz, this is just risk that you have tow weight up:

&ldquoAs with any medical treatment, you have to weigh the facet effects versus the benefits.&rdquo

In conclusion then, if you are suffering from possibly average or mild sleep apnea, or you simply snore too loudly, a snoring mouthpiece may well be a good shift. It does have signficant benefits according to medical experts, although there are some facet effects to using it so ensure you consult with your doctor and dentist.

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