Sleep Apnea & Oral Appliance Therapy in Calgary

 At Dentistry at Market Mall in Calgary, we offer oral appliance therapy – an effective, non-invasive treatment option for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea that fits easily into your lifestyle.

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when your muscles relax during sleep, allowing the soft tissue to collapse and block the airway. As a result, sleep apnea causes you to stop breathing up to hundreds of times a night.

If left untreated, sleep apnea can be a potentially life threatening condition. It can increase the risk for other serious health problems such as high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, diabetes, obesity, depression and impotence.

Signs of Sleep Apnea:  

• Snoring 
• Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
• Memory Problems 
• Irritability 
• Fatigue 
• Insomnia 

Oral Appliance Therapy

Oral appliance therapy is an effective, non-invasive treatment option for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea that fits easily into your lifestyle. A dental oral appliance looks like a sports mouth guard and is worn only during sleep. It supports the jaw in a forward position to help maintain an open upper airway, preventing sleep apnea and snoring.

Once you have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, a dentist experienced in dental sleep medicine can make a custom-fitted oral appliance using models of your teeth. Oral appliance therapy is covered by many medical insurance plans. Patients like it because it’s comfortable, easy to wear, quiet, portable, convenient for travel and easy to clean.

Treating snoring or sleep apnea with oral appliance therapy can help you feel like a new person. You will find that your symptoms, and your quality of life, can improve dramatically when you remain committed to your treatment and use it nightly. Custom-fit oral appliances from Dentistry at Market Mall can improve your sleep, restore your alertness and revitalize your health.

If you have concerns about snoring and sleep apnea, it may be time to make an appointment at our Calgary Market Mall Office. Our team is ready to answer your questions about obstructive sleep apnea, dental sleep medicine and oral appliance therapy. Request Appointment