Sleep apnea is a common condition many adults (and children) live with on a daily basis. For some, they seek treatment through oral devices like a CPAP machine or a nightguard. While these solutions can help improve the problem, they don’t target the root cause of sleep apnea, an underdeveloped airway. At Balance Epigenetics Orthodontics, Dr. David Buck offers a true solution that can target the core cause of sleep apnea, and in many cases, help you sleep without oral devices for good!
What Causes Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is often caused by an underdeveloped airway that is easily blocked by soft tissues of the throat and mouth. But for some, this can be corrected by properly adjusting the position of the jaw in a controlled growth manner. When the jaw is properly aligned and the airway expanded, many patients can sleep without the need of devices! While not all patients can treat their sleep apnea condition with epigenetics, it can benefit them in many other areas of their life too.
Why Life is Better Without Sleep Apnea
- More restful sleep
- No more snoring
- Improved breathing
- Enhanced posture
- Happy spouses!
The Problems with Oral Devices for Sleep Apnea
While devices like CPAP and nightguards can help control the effects sleep apnea has on your rest and quality of life, they also pose their own set of problems. Many patients find they are CPAP intolerant, meaning they can’t sleep wearing a bulky mask or having air pushed down their airway. And nightguards have to be worn every night for the results to be effective. If you forget your nightguard or CPAP machine, sleep apnea will still be present and affect your life. Through epigenetics, we can alter your airway to improve sleeping and breathing patterns, resulting in sleep WITHOUT devices!
Start Sleeping Well at Night
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Buck today by calling 425-361-0826.
