Author: Houston Sleep Solutions Blogger

Good sleep is important when you travel. Whether it’s business or pleasure, you don’t want fatigue to ruin your trip. A standard CPAP machine does not work well. It’s big, noisy, and requires a power source. Patients have two other options for treating sleep apnea while traveling, an oral device or a travel CPAP machine. Which Option Is Right for You? Deciding which sleep apnea treatment option is best for you is a personal choice. Talk to your healthcare provider to find the best alternative for…

To treat your snoring, your doctor likely will first recommend lifestyle changes, such as: Losing weight Avoiding alcohol close to bedtime Treating nasal congestion Avoiding sleep deprivation Avoiding sleeping on your back For snoring accompanied by OSA, your doctor may suggest: Oral appliances. They are custom-fit mouthguards that help improve the position of your jaw, tongue, and soft palate to…

Indications for Dental Fixture Therapy Proprietary oral therapy is the first choice for people with snoring and sleep apnea who choose braces over CPAP. This dental treatment is recommended for those who do not respond well to CPAP. Dental appliances are prescribed for: Snoring Poor tolerance to CPAP For use when traveling Failure of surgery to rectify the problem Pros and Cons: This technique is effective in reducing mild to moderate apnea conditions. The package is…

People with poor or intermittent sleep who do not need or cannot manage CPAP are often the best candidates for an oral device. In some cases, even if you have severe sleep apnea, if you are not using your CPAP, you may consider trying an oral device instead. The oral appliance works by holding your jawbone in place so your muscles don’t collapse and block your airway while you sleep. Untreated sleep disorders can lead to several health problems, so if you or your partner suspect you…

Snoring is another common ailment that can be treated with a mouthpiece.  Many have found relief using these snoring appliances, as have their sleep-deprived partners.  There is a variety to choose from and can be purchased without prescription. Mouthpieces can also be used as an alternative to CPAP for the treatment of sleep apnea. Sleep…

Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing stops and starts again. If you snore loudly and feel tired even after a full night’s sleep, you may have sleep apnea. The main types of sleep apnea are: Obstructive sleep apnea, the most common form, occurs when the neck muscles relax Central sleep…

If you have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea – a condition in which relaxation of the muscles around the tongue and throat causes tissues to block the flow of air to your lungs while you sleep – there are several treatment options to discuss with your doctor. Two of the most widely used and…

Untreated sleep apnea can lead to dangerous daytime sleepiness, not to mention high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke. Although there is an effective treatment called continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), nearly half of patients find the CPAP mask uncomfortable. Adherence is equally high in patients treated with dental devices placed at bedtime, but the…

If you have sleep apnea, you will often stop breathing during sleep. The two main forms of the disease are obstructive sleep apnea (due to physical airway obstruction) and central sleep apnea (due to loss of signal in the brain). Understanding the risk factors of the condition can also help. Here are some common causes…