Family Dental Center. Snoring Snore Dentistry Dentist in Oklahoma City, OK. Dr. Fallin

Do you have high blood pressure, heart disease, gastric reflux, depression, fatigue, or a high stroke risk? You may be one of the 100 million Americans who snore or have sleep apnea. Research has shown that these conditions cause lack of airflow and reduce your blood oxygen levels, thus affecting the brain and causing more strain on the heart and other normal body functions. Our new snore-sleep apnea orthotic appliance, called O2 OASYS, will treat this condition. You can use our new high tech equipment to do a sleep study at home in your own bed and see the results first hand in our office.

Although the frequent subject of humor, in many cases, snoring is no laughing matter! Not only does snoring disrupt the sleep cycles of other family members, but in the case of sleep apnea, snoring can be a sign of a dangerous health problem. Sleep apnea actually cuts off the flow of oxygen to the brain, and in severe cases can cause serious damage.

Even if sleep apnea is not indicated, the disruption of the sleep cycles of family members can create a serious hazard. Recent studies have indicated that repeated disruption of sleep patterns can cause sufferers to perform motor skills at or below the levels of individuals who are legally intoxicated! So even if your snoring is not a sign of sleep apnea, it is likely that your snoring could be a real threat to your loved ones, because impaired reaction behind the wheel of an automobile can lead to disaster regardless of the cause.

Quite simply, snoring is caused by a partially obstructed airway. When you sleep, the soft tissue and muscles in your mouth and throat relax, causing your airway to become smaller. If your airway becomes small enough, your soft palate and uvula begin to vibrate when you inhale and exhale. These vibrations are the cause of the sound most people call snoring.

Many traditional treatments use cumbersome pressurization equipment to open the airway. A simpler, and more effective method is to keep the airway open by utilizing a simple mouthpiece that maintains proper jaw alignment for safe and healthful sleep. This mouthpiece, similar to a sports mouthpiece, allows the patient to breathe through either the nose or mouth.

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