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At Huntington Dental Excellence in South Pasadena, California, our providers are dedicated to educating patients about their oral health care options. Additionally, our team provides specialized services, such as sleep apnea treatment. Obstructive sleep apnea is described as a condition that causes patients to stop breathing, sometimes hundreds of times in one night, and disrupts necessary sleep patterns needed to feel well-rested each day. Let’s look at treating this condition with oral appliance therapy, or OAT, using the ProSomnus device.
If sleep apnea is not treated, it can result in several serious health complications. These complications may include high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, daytime drowsiness, and a decreased overall quality of life. Once a diagnosis is made, it is important to begin treatment promptly.
ProSomnus is a mouthguard-like device that comfortably holds your lower jaw forward for better sleep. This action opens the airway at the back of your throat, allowing air to pass more freely. As a result, when the airway is less restricted, the chances of snoring decrease, and breathing becomes smoother. While sleep apnea is common among snorers, it may not be a concern for everyone. The ProSomnus device proves to be a highly effective solution for both snoring and sleep apnea.
The positive aspect is that these retainer-like tools only need to be worn while sleeping.
Absolutely! Most of our patients experience significant relief from their snoring issues when undergoing treatment for sleep apnea. If a sleep study confirms you do not have sleep apnea, our physicians offer alternative solutions for snoring.
If you are ready to discuss the benefits of OAT for better sleep, it may be time to talk to our team at Huntington Dental Excellence about your options with ProSomnus sleep technology. We invite you to call our practice at (626) 382-2756 to request a visit with our team. Our office is open to new patients and families considering quality dental care–and solutions for obstructive sleep apnea using our amazing ProSomnus treatment.