If you are suffering from sleep apnea, it can be disruptive to not only your health but to your partner’s as well. Our specialist at Spark Sleep Solutions, Dr. Srujal Shah, has dedicated years of his professional career to helping patients improve their sleep with San Ramon oral devices for sleep apnea. In fact, Spark Sleep Solutions is one of the largest providers of oral appliances in the nation, offering over 100 FDA-approved custom oral devices. If you are having trouble with your CPAP mask or are reluctant to undergo surgery for sleep apnea, our San Ramon sleep apnea devices are an excellent alternative.
The Trouble Points of Sleep Apnea That Our Oral Appliances Address
Treatments for sleep apnea include surgery, CPAP masks, and oral appliances. One surgery called uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP), involves removing extra tissue from the throat in order to open the upper airways. Surgery is recommended for severe cases of sleep apnea, and UPPP is just one option. It may be either performed on its own or along with other procedures. Ask your sleep physician about possible surgical options that could be suitable for your medical situation.
Another treatment option is CPAP masks. A CPAP mask is a device that blows air into your nose to ensure your airway stays open while you sleep. Using a CPAP mask isn’t a cure, but it is considered long-term therapy.
While both forms of treatment can be effective, both have glaring trouble points, too. CPAP masks, for instance, are noisy, which can be disruptive for anyone else sleeping in the same bed. Some people also find that CPAP masks are uncomfortable and can even cause claustrophobia or panic attacks when worn. Masks that aren’t fitted properly may lead to dry mouth and dry eyes as well as headaches. These often occur when the mask moves around as you shift positions while sleeping, too, so you can generally forget about sleeping on your side or stomach. Even gastrointestinal discomfort is common among CPAP mask users due to the swallowing of air when the air pressure is adjusted too high. Whether you do occasional or frequent traveling, CPAP machines are cumbersome to pack in addition to requiring appropriate documentation and security checks when traveling by plane.
Surgery, although a more permanent cure, is invasive, costly, and requires lengthy healing periods. There are also the general risks of anesthesia and surgery involved as well as the possibility of post-surgical pain and bleeding, changes to your voice, and difficulty swallowing and eating.
Our custom-fitted oral appliances, on the other hand, gently reposition the jaw to keep your airways open while you sleep. They are small, so you can travel with them, and they are easy to use.
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Our CPAP Alternatives: Oral Appliances
The reason we offer over 100 oral appliances to our patients is that they offer effective CPAP alternatives in San Ramon. One of the main benefits of using oral appliances is their ease of use. There are no cords or masks. You also won’t have to replace any parts which can mean recurring costs. And you can sleep comfortably in any position. Most importantly, though, for those sharing your bed, these appliances don’t make any noise.
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Our San Ramon Oral Devices for Sleep Apnea
Some of the choices our patients have when selecting a custom-fitted oral appliance include:
- Somnomed Fusion
- ProSomnus Device
- Panthera Appliance
- Herbst Appliance
- Oasys System
- VIVOS DNA System
When it’s time to end your sleep apnea, contact Spark Sleep Solutions in San Ramon. We can help you
find a great solution to your sleep-related problems with our San Ramon sleep apnea devices.