Sleep Apnea Treatment in Melbourne without a CPAP

It just isn’t fair, is it? You do everything you’re supposed to when it comes to sleep, but still to no avail. You always make sure you get at least 8 hours, you turn off all your electronics an hour before bed, and you even have breathing exercises that you do while you’re laying down. Despite all this effort, you still wake up tired day after day. Little everyday tasks become mountains, and time comes to a standstill. So you do something about it. You take the time and get a sleep study done, and what do you know, you’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea. You’ve finally figured it out! You are given a brand new CPAP machine and told to enjoy the rest. You aren’t, however. The CPAP itself makes it difficult to sleep, and you don’t know what to do. You have options, however, with Florida Dental Sleep Disorders. We can offer you another way to get sleep apnea treatment in Melbourne.  

CPAP Isn’t For Everyone

The CPAP machine is one of the most common treatments used for sleep apnea. For many patients, it enables them to sleep at night. However, for others, it can bring with it a whole new set of issues. Patients can find it difficult to sleep with a CPAP machine for many reasons. Firstly, the mask itself can be uncomfortable. The sensation of having something strapped to your face for an entire night can make many patients feel claustrophobic. The machine can create a lot of noise, which can make it even harder to fall asleep. This noise can be especially disheartening for anyone who shares a bed with a sleep apnea patient who were hoping the CPAP would cut down on the noise they have to sleep through. The machine itself can be quite bulky, which can restrict a patient’s movement in bed. They also need to constantly explain what that “extra piece of luggage” is whenever they travel somewhere, because the machine cannot be discreetly packed away. You can find yourself discussing your medical condition right as you’ve gotten off a flight, which is not the ideal way to start a trip. While the CPAP machine has helped many patients, it is far from the only option that they have.

Other Sleep Apnea Treatments

For patients who are looking for CPAP alternatives in 32091, they might be interested in the benefits of oral appliance therapy. This consists of wearing a device that is similar to mouth guard whenever you sleep. Rather than constantly forcing air into you, the oral appliance gently shifts the soft tissue of your mouth and throat so your airway can naturally stay open. They’re light, easy to use, and have been shown to improve the sleep of 95% of patients who consistently use it. Store or internet bought mouth guards are often generic and do not suit each individual patient. Each of our oral appliances are custom made so they will comfortably fit. Patients will be able to talk and drink with the appliance in, assuring that they don’t need to change their nighttime routines and can go to bed confidently.

Get Some Rest

You need sleep in order to live a full life, which is why you’re willing to take the time to improve it. An oral appliance from Dr. Mogell could help you finally get the rest that you need without a CPAP machine, so don’t hesitate and call today so you can rest easy.