Breathe Better, Sleep Better, Live Better Podcast

If you tuned in to our last episode,  I talked about the 7 reasons why oral appliances may be a good option for those of you with obstructive sleep apnea, and in today’s episode, we’re going to talk about the 8 reason why you may not want to consider oral appliances for sleep apnea. It’s challenging to find a qualified dentist for every patient It can change your bite It’s much more expensive than CPAP It can be lost or damaged If you have severe sleep apnea If you're severely overweight If your nose is stuffy Sometimes, the tongue may not move forward with jaw movement. Plus two more bonus reasons. Links and references mentioned: American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine American Academy of Sleep Medicine Interview with Dr. David Lawler iTunes link #55. Unstuffy Your Stuffy Nose e-book Sleep, Interrupted