Rest Healthier and Easier with Oral Appliance Therapy

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports that more than 20 million adults in the U.S. struggle with sleep apnea. If you or a member of your family has been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, Dr. Meredith Levine and the team at Meredith Levine, DDS, Inc. in Century City, California, offer oral appliance therapy that may be an excellent solution for you.

What Is Sleep Apnea?

Individuals who live with obstructive sleep apnea do not breathe sufficient air into the lungs when sleeping. This can cause them to wake up gasping for air. Sometimes, this can happen up to 100 to 300 times per night.

Obstructive sleep apnea can be terrifying, but in some cases, sleep apnea is potentially life-threatening. These symptoms are common in people who suffer from sleep apnea:

• Gasping for air while asleep
• Loud snoring
• Dry mouth upon waking
• Daytime fatigue
• Frequent waking up at night
• Problems with memory and concentration during the day
• Night sweats
• Depression and anxiety
• Difficulty staying asleep
• Headaches
• Insomnia

With easy lifestyle changes for sleep apnea, you can find relief from all of these symptoms. One solution is oral appliance therapy.

Treatment Option for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

While there is no cure for sleep apnea, there are treatment options. The traditional solution is a CPAP machine, but the problem with CPAP machines is that they are uncomfortable. Surgical procedures also exist, but instead of an extreme measure, it is a good idea to consider other options, such as an oral appliance. Fortunately, many patients can benefit from one of these types of oral appliances:

• OASYS appliance
• TAP 3 (Thornton Adjustable Positioner)
• Herbst telescopic appliance
• Klearway™ appliance

Dr. Levine offers all of these appliances, and she will help you choose the one that will work best for your situation. If you have been unable to adjust to using a CPAP machine, an oral appliance may be the solution you have been looking for.

Your Solution for Sleep Apnea Relief in Century City California

Are you ready to learn more about the lifestyle changes you can make to alleviate sleep apnea? Contact Dr. Levine and the Meredith Levine, DDS, Inc. team to learn more about how an oral appliance can help. Give us a call at (424) 358-3811 to schedule your appointment today.

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