{"id":50,"date":"2017-06-12T18:26:38","date_gmt":"2017-06-12T18:26:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.statecollegedentalsleepmedicine.com\/blog\/?p=50"},"modified":"2017-07-12T18:28:48","modified_gmt":"2017-07-12T18:28:48","slug":"sleep-apnea-state-college-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.statecollegedentalsleepmedicine.com\/blog\/sleep-apnea-state-college-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Marks Treats Sleep Apnea in State College with an Oral Appliance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-52\" src=\"https:\/\/www.statecollegedentalsleepmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/man-snoring-woman-covering-ears-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Oral appliance therapy is a comfortable way to treat sleep apnea in State College. \" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.statecollegedentalsleepmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/man-snoring-woman-covering-ears-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.statecollegedentalsleepmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/man-snoring-woman-covering-ears-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.statecollegedentalsleepmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/man-snoring-woman-covering-ears-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.statecollegedentalsleepmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/man-snoring-woman-covering-ears.jpg 1698w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Everything is relative. Time, space and the comfort of an oral appliance that you have to wear at night in order to sleep peacefully. Seriously. When compared to a bulky CPAP\u2014continuous positive air pressure\u2014machine, the custom-fitted oral appliance that Dr. Marks prescribes is a pleasure to wear. Read on to learn more about how sleep apnea in State College can often be remedied with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statecollegedentalsleepmedicine.com\/oral-appliance-therapy.html\" target=\"_blank\">oral appliance therapy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>What is Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n<p>Before we discuss the cure, let\u2019s learn about the problem. There are two types of sleep apnea: central sleep apnea\u2014which is neurologically based\u2014and obstructive sleep apnea, which happens when soft tissue and throat muscles relax and block your airway. Obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, is by far the more common of the two.<\/p>\n<h2>What are the Symptoms of Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n<p>Loud snoring leads the way on the list of signs and symptoms of sleep apnea. The two are connected because when your airway is blocked, breathing vibrates throat tissue, which makes that annoying sound.<\/p>\n<p>Other signs include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A dry mouth or sore throat in the morning<\/li>\n<li>Frequently needing to urinate during the night<\/li>\n<li>A morning headache<\/li>\n<li>Daytime drowsiness<\/li>\n<li>Irritability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How Does an Oral Appliance Work?<\/h2>\n<p>An oral appliance for sleep apnea fits similarly to a sports mouth guard or an orthodontic retainer. The difference is that in the case of treating sleep apnea, the appliance holds your lower jaw in a slightly forward position in order keep your airway open. Your oral appliance in State College will be customized for your mouth using x-rays and impressions as well as models of your teeth. Our dental lab uses these to design and create an oral appliance that will fit perfectly.<\/p>\n<h2>What are the Advantages of Oral Appliance Therapy?<\/h2>\n<p>Most patients find that an <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aadsm.org\/oralappliances.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">oral appliance<\/a> from Dr. Marks is comfortable and easy to wear. They are also quiet\u2014unlike a CPAP machine\u2014portable and easy to take care of. When you begin wearing the appliance, there may be an adjustment period during which time you may notice some minor teeth and gum discomfort, a dry mouth or drooling. Simply wear your oral appliance consistently each night and these symptoms should disappear in a short time.<\/p>\n<h2>For a Restful Night, Contact Our Office about Oral Appliance Therapy<\/h2>\n<p>If you have any of the symptoms of sleep apnea, or if your bed partner keeps you up at night with loud snoring, then it\u2019s time to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statecollegedentalsleepmedicine.com\/contact-us.html\" target=\"_blank\">call Dr. Marks.<\/a> A simple oral appliance may help you sleep at night and feel more alert during the day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everything is relative. Time, space and the comfort of an oral appliance that you have to wear at night in order to sleep peacefully. Seriously. When compared to a bulky CPAP\u2014continuous positive air pressure\u2014machine, the custom-fitted oral appliance that Dr. Marks prescribes is a pleasure to wear. 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