Breathe Better Sleep Better Live Better Podcast 8 Reasons Why Oral Appliances May Not Work For You
If you tuned in to our last episode, I talked about the 7 reasons why oral appliances may be a good option for those of you with obstructive sleep apnea, and in today’s episode, we’re going to talk about the 8 reason why you may not want to consider oral appliances for sleep apnea.
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It’s challenging to find a qualified dentist for every patient
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It can change your bite
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It’s much more expensive than CPAP
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It can be lost or damaged
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If you have severe sleep apnea
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If you're severely overweight
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If your nose is stuffy
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Sometimes, the tongue may not move forward with jaw movement.
Plus two more bonus reasons.
Links and references mentioned:
American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Interview with Dr. David Lawler iTunes link #55.
Unstuffy Your Stuffy Nose e-book