Snoring Treatment With Your Dentist Near Me, Long Beach
Dentists may prescribe oral devices to treat snoring and sleep apnea that are both economical and effective. Mandibular advancement devices, which move the lower jaw forward to open the airway and prevent snoring, are one example. Newer devices can gently hold the tongue forward using gentle suction to prevent it from falling back into the throat and obstructing the airway, are also available.
Signs and symptoms of sleep apnea include:
- Morning headaches
- Daytime fatigue and sleepiness
- Memory or learning problems and not being able to concentrate
- Feeling irritable, depressed, or having mood swings or personality changes
- Waking up frequently to urinate
- Dry mouth or sore throat when you wake up
Oral Appliances for Treating Snoring
Luckily, there are cost-effective oral appliances for snoring and sleep apnea that dentists can prescribe to their patients. Traditional mandibular advancement appliances, help reduce or eliminate snoring by moving the lower jaw forward, opening the airway to allow air to flow more freely.
A newer, less invasive device is also available. It works by gently holding the tongue forward using gentle suction, preventing it from falling back into the throat and obstructing the airway.
Snoring Treatment Near Me
Are you interested in snoring treatment? Are you possibly suffering from sleep apnea? Never ignore your sleep apnea condition. Contact our office today to make your appointment, and discuss your treatment options.
