Insomnia has serious adverse consequences in the professional and social situations of those who suffer from it. Sometimes it has a psychological basis, but where it is caused by Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) or habitual snoring, it can be curtailed by the use of oral appliance therapy, as administered by Chicago insomnia care practitioners.
Snoring is traditionally the subject of jokes or bitter reprimands. The reality is that nobody appreciates it, and it has been clinically proven to cause significant disruption to other peoples' sleeping patterns, or merely that of the snorer. It is, however, something that can be alleviated through the application of specially designed equipment.
Oral appliance therapy or OA therapy is the deployment of these appliances into the airway of the user to reduce or eliminate the symptoms and enable better or uninterrupted sleep. The equipment does not cause irreversible effects and is lightweight and portable.
The technique is based on the repositioning and stabilization of the tongue and mandible (bottom jaw). The equipment shifts these into a more appropriate position and also assists in strengthening their muscular structure.
The two main kinds of appliance are the tongue retaining style and the mandibular repositioning design. The former holds the tongue forward in the mouth so that it cannot retract into the airway and cause snoring. The latter design holds the jaw and tongue in an anterior (forward) attitude, so that the jaw sticks out somewhat. The priority is to maintain an unobstructed passage of air and allow easy breathing and uninterrupted sleep.
Sleep apnea is a traumatic experience and causes emotional anxiety. Snoring is associated with embarrassment and social derision. Both of these conditions lead to tiredness and impaired functioning. OA therefore provides a more optimistic outlook than sleepless nights.
Snoring is traditionally the subject of jokes or bitter reprimands. The reality is that nobody appreciates it, and it has been clinically proven to cause significant disruption to other peoples' sleeping patterns, or merely that of the snorer. It is, however, something that can be alleviated through the application of specially designed equipment.
Oral appliance therapy or OA therapy is the deployment of these appliances into the airway of the user to reduce or eliminate the symptoms and enable better or uninterrupted sleep. The equipment does not cause irreversible effects and is lightweight and portable.
The technique is based on the repositioning and stabilization of the tongue and mandible (bottom jaw). The equipment shifts these into a more appropriate position and also assists in strengthening their muscular structure.
The two main kinds of appliance are the tongue retaining style and the mandibular repositioning design. The former holds the tongue forward in the mouth so that it cannot retract into the airway and cause snoring. The latter design holds the jaw and tongue in an anterior (forward) attitude, so that the jaw sticks out somewhat. The priority is to maintain an unobstructed passage of air and allow easy breathing and uninterrupted sleep.
Sleep apnea is a traumatic experience and causes emotional anxiety. Snoring is associated with embarrassment and social derision. Both of these conditions lead to tiredness and impaired functioning. OA therefore provides a more optimistic outlook than sleepless nights.
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