One of the most comfortable, effective treatments available for patients with sleep apnea is oral appliance therapy from a trusted practitioner of dental sleep medicine. Two of the most popular oral appliance options for many patients are the SomnoDent SUAD and SUAD ultra appliances. If you’re in need of oral appliance therapy for sleep apnea, keep reading to learn more about SUAD appliances to determine whether or not they’re right for you.
How do Oral Appliances Work?
Oral appliances shift the jaw forward and place pressure on the throat to keep the airway clear during sleep. This allows patients to comfortably sleep and breathe without the loud and possibly uncomfortable CPAP oral appliances.
What is the SUAD Appliance?
The SUAD appliance is one of the SomonDent line of products. There are two types the original SUAD appliance and the SUAD ultra. Both allow patients to make adjustments at home and monitor improvement in quantity and quality of sleep. Both are custom crafted to ensure complete comfort. The main difference is in the size and shape of the oral appliance. The traditional SUAD appliances is slightly larger than the SUAD ultra. The ultra appliance is made specifically for patients with sensitive gag reflexes.
Who Should Consider a SUAD Appliance?
Any sleep apnea sufferers who wants to sleep soundly through the night will benefit from wearing an oral appliance. The SUAD appliance offers a number of benefits for patients with sleep apnea, including:
- Increased comfort thanks to the low profile design
- Reduced irritation for patients with sensitive gag reflex since the design allows more room for the tongue
- No sounds or sensations that might keep you awake at night
- Full range of motion so you can speak, yawn, drink water, and even take medication while wearing your oral appliance
- Ability to make numerous minute adjustments to achieve the best possible results, allowing you to sleep soundly through the night
Meet Dr. Marks
At State College Dental Sleep Medicine, Donald M. Marks, DMD and his team are here to help you improve your quality and quantity of sleep. We offer a wide variety of oral appliances to help you breathe deeply and sleep soundly. If you’ve been recently diagnosed with sleep apnea, you may want to consider scheduling a consultation with us to talk about oral appliance therapy. Call our team to find out more or schedule an appointment today. We look forward to seeing you in our State College dental office.