A Good Night’s Sleep Can Change Your Life: Oral Appliance Therapy for Sleep Apnea

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If you are constantly tired during the day, wake up frequently gasping for air at night, or your loud snoring keeps your partner awake, you may be one of the millions of Americans suffering from sleep apnea. This serious sleep disorder causes breathing to repeatedly stop and start during the night, depriving the body of oxygen. The fatigue and lack of restful sleep can take a major toll on overall health and quality of life.

The good news is that an effective treatment alternative to CPAP, oral appliance therapy, is providing life-changing benefits for sleep apnea sufferers. At Best Sleep Today in Grapevine, Texas, Dr. Scott Mason and his team are using this innovative approach to help patients finally get the deep, restorative sleep they desperately need.

“So many of our patients come in just feeling constantly exhausted and run down from lack of quality sleep,” says Dr. Mason. “With oral appliance therapy, we’re able to open up their airways and allow oxygen to flow freely while they sleep. They don’t need to deal with the bulky CPAP machine or hoses. The results can be really amazing.”

Sleep apnea occurs when the muscles in the throat relax during sleep, causing the airway to narrow or become blocked. This repeated stopping and starting of breath can happen hundreds of times per night, disrupting the sleep cycle.

Oral appliance therapy uses a custom-fitted mouthpiece to gently hold the jaw and tongue in proper positioning to keep the airway open. This top alternative to CPAP is much less cumbersome and more comfortable for many patients compared to the machinery and hoses that CPAP patients deal with on a nightly basis.

The benefits of treating sleep apnea go far beyond just feeling more rested and energized during the day. Research shows it can reduce the risk of serious health issues like heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and Type 2 diabetes. It can also improve focus, concentration, mood, and overall mental performance.

For many patients of Best Sleep Today, oral appliance therapy has been a game-changer. “It has changed my life,” one former patient raves. “I no longer run out of energy in the afternoon and can finally get a good night’s sleep.”

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Another recalls the fear they felt before treatment: “I was having to sleep in a recliner because I was afraid of not breathing during the night. I’m sleeping so much better now and don’t have that anxiety.”

The real results have also helped patients ease their concerns over their family history: “I have a history of heart disease in my family, so I knew I needed to get my sleep apnea treated. The oral appliance is a great little device!”

For many, the life-changing impacts go beyond just the patient. “The benefits have been significant,” one patient explains. “My wife thought her husband was going to die…my kids thought their dad was going to die. So yeah, really significant.”

In addition to the renewed energy and restful sleep, patients rave about the caring approach of Dr. Mason and his staff. “I’m sleeping so much better and waking fully refreshed,” says one. “I would recommend Dr. Mason and Best Sleep Today to anyone.”

Not only are the results evident, but the care and communication for the patients of Best Sleep Today are as well. “Dr. Mason has a heart for the patient, and so does his staff. You can really tell they care about helping you get quality sleep and improving your life.”

If you or a loved one suffers from sleep apnea, don’t go another night without restorative, healthy sleep. Call the sleep experts at Best Sleep Today in Grapevine at 817-623-9699 or go to www.bestsleeptoday.com to schedule a consultation for oral appliance therapy. It just might change your life.

801 W Wall St ste 100, Grapevine, TX 76051

817-809-6849

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