How to End Snoring

Can our Yuba City dental office really help end snoring and reduce the incidence of sleep apnea? The dentists at the Yuba City Dentistry Group do it often and solving sleep apnea is easier than you may think!

Solving Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a disorder that restricts breathing during sleep. As a result, it dangerously lowers blood oxygen levels. Some patients experience sleep apnea because they have a small oral cavity and our dentists correct this by using orthodontics or custom oral appliances. This technique uses the human body’s natural growth processes to greatly improve airflow by reshaping the patient’s mouth. Our dentist at the Yuba City Dentistry Group says:

“By expanding the arches in the mouth, we can increase the width of the floor of the nose [the hard palate] and…increase the volume of the upper airway. We know from fluid mechanics that as volume increases, resistance decreases. If airway resistance decreases, it’s easier to breathe, with less snoring, less holding of the breath, and more oxygen saturation. Therefore, forced air [via CPAP] may not be needed.”

If you suffer from sleep apnea, imagine that — no need to be attached to a noisy machine while you are trying to sleep!

OAT for Snoring and Sleep Apnea

Oral appliance therapy (OAT) is an effective and non-invasive treatment option for patients and their partners looking for relief from snoring and sleep apnea. Patients who use an oral appliance generally experience instant results with no discomfort! A visit to our Yuba City sleep apnea experts helps our patients understand their options to determine which therapy method and appliance system is right for them.

Advantages of Oral Appliance Therapy

Patients like OAT because it is:

Comfortable
Easy to wear
Quiet — no machines here!
Portable — no batteries required either!
Convenient

Feel healthier by finding the root cause of your snoring or sleep apnea. Then, by using an oral appliance or orthodontics, you can find relief and get better sleep. Contact the Yuba City Dentistry Group for help with your sleep quality today!

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Dec 22, 2016 | Invisalign, Oral Health, Orthodontics

Tags: dental, dentist, dentistry, sleep apnea, snoring, solutions, therapies, treatments

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Andee Perez

I had the worst pain in my cheek that went to my jaw line, neck, and towards my ear. The pain was throbbing on and off for 4 days. I couldn’t take it anymore and I was a wreck! My spouse called Yuba City Dentistry Group. The person who answered the phone was friendly and sympathetic. She gave me a same day appointment. I was full of anxiety and pain when I arrived there. I was greeted right away with a friendly office staff. I was called in quickly and met with a sweet and sympathetic dental assistant that told me everything that would take place. After X-rays the dentist came in shortly after and introduced himself. He saw my obvious distress and assured me he was going to help get rid of the pain! He explained my options and ultimately I was getting a tooth extracted. Then I had my payment options presented to me by another kind and helpful staff member. They even helped me with making the choice that worked for me. Every staff member I came in contact with was friendly and kind. Even though I was in pain I felt relief. During the procedure Dr Virk continued to tell me what he was doing. The entire process quick and professional. I can't thank everyone enough. Tonight I am going to bed pain free! I will definitely be back and I highly recommend them!