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CPAP and oral appliance work very similarly. Both open up space in your airway. So CPAP is gonna inflate the airway to keep that space open so you can breathe. Oral appliance is gonna take the tongue, which is the culprit of sleep apnea, out of the way, hold it there, and let you breathe while you sleep. You can roll around, sleep on your back, stomach, upside down like a bat, it’s not gonna matter, you’re gonna be able to breathe. With CPAP, sometimes you’re forced to stay on your back, which, in most people’s case, is the worst position. Doesn’t really matter, because both are gonna help you breathe. If you want one, we’ll get you one.
Well, oral appliance is a great option for so many patients because it’s so easy to use. It’s not cumbersome, you don’t need continuous extra parts like you would with the CPAP machine. It’s a daily rinse and some water, pat it dry with a paper towel. You put in an AM Aligner for 10 minutes in the morning so there’s no shifting your jaw, you don’t have to worry about anything like that, and you go on with your day. For me, on my Saturdays, I dip it in some Polident for a weekly clean, but that keeps me going. What I like about that is it’s so easy to wear, it’s easy to fit into your lifestyle, and it’s proven now by the FDA for mild, moderate, and severe patients. If you need a CPAP, we’ll be real with you. If you need an oral appliance, or if you’re lucky enough to be a candidate for an oral appliance, then I can’t wait to get you started. But the main thing that I want patients to know is that it’s not a long, complicated process. I can get you from start to finish in a month, and if you’re really worried, it’s something that you should get checked out.
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