Mouth guards can be effective in treating sleep apnea by keeping the airway open and pushing the lower jaw forward. Mouthguards are adjustable so Dr. Borgstrom can move the jaw further or reduce the advancement as necessary.
The goal is to find the most comfortable and effective mouthguard solution for you and to avoid use of the more uncomfortable CPAP machine commonly used for sleep apnea.
Benefits of using mouth guards for sleep apnea:
• Significant reduction in apneas for those with mild-to-moderate apnea, particularly if patients sleep either on their backs or stomachs.
• Improvement in sleep in many patients including children who can experience better attention in school because they sleep better at night.
• Improvement and reduction in the frequency of snoring and loudness of snoring in most patients.
• Easier and less annoying to use, providing an easier night sleep for a partner as well.