Breathe! Your Life Depends On It
Snoring is more than just annoying—90% of the time it is
associated with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).
When the tongue and tissues of the airway relax during sleep they can
vibrate (snoring sound) or become blocked (obstructed). You stop breathing! Lack of air and lack of sleep can be a
serious and deadly health hazard and is related to the following conditions:
Lack of energy
Obesity
Acid Reflux
Migraines
Dental Problems
Hypertension
Heart Problems
Depression
Stroke
Impotence
Diabetes
Cardiac Arrest
Death
A CPAP mask is an excellent solution that forces air past
the obstruction while you sleep, but when this is not an option, there is
another more comfortable and very simple solution—wear a mouth guard at night
that positions the lower jaw forward, allows the airway to open and allows more
air in so you don’t snore and you get the air and rest your body needs to be
healthy and perform better. This type of
appliance is covered by medical insurance and Medicaid and has been shown to be
highly effective in treating mild to moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea and
snoring. It is a simple solution that
can save your life.
Dr Rodney Andrus is Southern
Utah’s only board certified ADA
