I Don’t Like My CPAP Machine

If you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea in the past, you may have begun treatment already with a CPAP machine. The continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine works by bringing you a steady stream of oxygen through a mask that you wear while you sleep. Although this treatment is highly effective when used consistently, many patients experience CPAP failure because they find it to be bulky or feel claustrophobic. Luckily, your team at Sleep Better in Tampa, FL, offers an alternative treatment for this disorder with the help of an oral appliance.

How Oral Appliance Therapy Works

CPAP therapy is often not a long-term solution for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The machine is often found to be bulky and loud, and if you travel often for work or pleasure, it can be difficult to travel due to its size and need for a power outlet. Additionally, it may feel uncomfortable to sleep with because the mask can feel claustrophobic or itchy. Instead, we can get you fit for a custom oral appliance, which is worn like a mouthguard. The guard is custom-made to fit your smile precisely, so it will fit snugly around your teeth. It helps move your jaw and chin into the correct position, allowing for better airflow and therefore better breathing.

Treatment For Snoring

You can use this oral appliance device for more than just obstructive sleep apnea. You can also use your device to improve loud snoring if you frequently experience it. Snoring happens when your airways become constricted at night, leading to those harsh breathing sounds that wake up you and your spouse. The device helps alleviate snoring by pushing your jaw forward and opening up your airways. As a result, you can breathe better, have improved airflow, and sleep throughout the night without interruption.

Enjoy Convenient Treatment And Better Rest

A custom-made oral appliance offers several benefits for patients with OSA. First and foremost, it can help relieve your symptoms so you can get better rest at night and protect your health. Aside from this, it is personalized to your needs, convenient to travel with, and more comfortable to wear. Of course, wearing the guard can take some getting used to, but once you are comfortable with it, you will notice that it is easy to sleep with and use. You will no longer have to worry about access to a wall plug to connect a CPAP machine or skin irritation from a mask, and it is straightforward to maintain by simply cleaning it the next morning when you wake up.

Let’s Talk About Alternatives

You deserve a peaceful night’s rest. If you find that your CPAP machine is bulky or uncomfortable to use, let’s talk about other options. To learn more, call Sleep Better in Tampa, FL, today at 813-607-5337.