Accutech Orthodontic Labs' Appliances Can Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common form of apnea, and according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, more than 12 million people in the U.S. have sleep apnea.

As noted by the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, oral appliances (OA) are a front-line treatment for patients with mild to moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) who prefer OAs to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), or who do not respond to CPAP, are not appropriate candidates for CPAP, or who fail treatment attempts with CPAP or treatment with behavioral measures such as weight loss or sleep position change.

These small plastic devices fit in the mouth during sleep like a sports mouth guard or orthodontic retainer. These oral appliances help prevent the collapse of the tongue and soft tissues in the back of the throat, keeping the airway open during sleep and promoting adequate air intake. Oral appliances may be used alone or in combination with other treatments for sleep-related breathing disorders, such as weight management, surgery or CPAP.

At Accutech Orthodontic Lab, we offer a variety of quality sleep apnea oral appliances to assist in the treatment of this condition. Please see our Accutech Orthodontic Sleep Appliances Page for more information.