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<\/span><\/p>\n \u200bSleep apnea is a serious and potentially life-threatening disorder involving repeated pauses in breathing while asleep. The most common form of this condition is obstructive sleep apnea. This occurs when there is an obstruction of an individual\u2019s airway that interferes with the flow of oxygen through the nose or mouth during sleep. In someone afflicted with obstructive sleep apnea, the muscles of the throat and mouth relax during sleep to the point where they fall back into the upper airway and create a blockage that restricts breathing.<\/p>\n Sleep apnea can affect you both during the night and throughout the day.<\/p>\n Nighttime symptoms may include:<\/strong> Daytime symptoms may include:<\/strong> A sleep study is typically conducted to determine the severity of the disorder. The results of this study along with other medical findings will play a role in determining the recommended therapy. The most common form of therapy is a CPAP machine that is worn when sleeping. This device provides a steady stream of pressurized air into the respiratory system through a mask.<\/p>\n In situations of mild to moderate sleep apnea, a dental appliance may be deemed the appropriate treatment. Worn in a similar fashion to a mouthguard or an orthodontic retainer, it is designed to help keep the tongue and soft tissues in the back of the throat from collapsing, thereby enabling the airway to stay open during sleep. An oral appliance is easy to wear, easy to care for, comfortable, and portable. Oral appliances are individually fabricated, and customized for both maximum effectiveness and comfort.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cordental-awssites.com\/spencersmiles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/01\/Oral-Appliace-therapy-Compressed.png” alt=”Oral Appliace Therapy Compressed” title_text=”Oral Appliace Therapy Compressed” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Oral Appliance Therapy<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Features” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Sleep Apnea Appliances \u200bSleep apnea is a serious and potentially life-threatening disorder involving repeated pauses in breathing while asleep. The most common form of this condition is obstructive sleep apnea. This occurs when there is an obstruction of an individual\u2019s airway that interferes with the flow of oxygen through the nose or mouth during sleep. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1659","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nSigns and Symptoms<\/h4>\n
\u2022 Loud snoring
\u2022 Pauses in breathing
\u2022 Abrupt awakenings
\u2022 Gasping or choking for air
\u2022 Difficulty getting restful sleep<\/p>\n
\u2022 Morning headaches
\u2022 Excessive sleepiness during the day
\u2022 Trouble concentrating<\/p>\nTreatment<\/h4>\n