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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition which affects millions of Americans every day – over 18 million, according to the National Sleep Foundation – and the numbers are continuing to rise each year. A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology revealed that over the past two decades, sleep apnea has increased from 14 to 55 percent, depending on a person’s age and gender.
The effects of sleep apnea go beyond snoring and disrupting your partner’s sleep. The level of sleep disruption which OSA causes can result in irritability, memory or learning difficulties, and headaches. Because of the prevalence of OSA in society today, a number of devices and technologies like sleep apnea mouthpieces and CPAP machines are being used to alleviate the symptoms of this common health problem.
CPAP (an acronym for “continuous positive airway pressure” therapy) uses a machine to help an OSA sufferer to breathe more easily while they sleep. A mask or prongs which fit into the nostrils are put in place prior to going to sleep. The machine delivers a flow of air which increases the air pressure in your throat, and this forces your airway to stay open rather than collapse when you breathe – which alleviates snoring and other sleep disrupting symptoms.
The CPAP machine is the most common doctor-prescribed method to alleviate OSA, but it is not the ideal solution for many OSA sufferers.
When used correctly and regularly, the CPAP machine is an effective way to reverse upper airway obstruction. Unfortunately, for the issues listed above, and other user difficulties, the adoption and adherence rate to this prescribed therapy is low. One study found that 46 to 83 percent of patients with OSA were non-adherent to treatment (where more than four hours of use was defined as “adherence”).
CPAP machines may have a low adherence rate, but according to many studies, oral appliances such as snoring and sleep apnea mouthpieces have a much higher rate of compliance.
TRDs are proving to be the more preferred way to put a stop to snoring and OSA. Typically made of a soft plastic (such as silicone), the TRD can be easily inserted without a user needing to bite down or hold it in place. The device includes a tip which, when placed on your tongue, creates suction. The tongue cannot fall backwards and obstruct your airway, and thereby promotes a snore-free sleep. Your jaw will not be sore after using the TRD device, as users are able to fully relax their mouth and enjoy a more restful sleep. The problem with both MADs and TRDs is that not every one is effective.
With snoring and sleep apnea being so prevalent worldwide, a number of poorly constructed products have entered the marketplace. This makes it all the more important for those suffering from any type of breathing or sleep-related problem do their due diligence and find a device which is backed by studies and scientific evidence – like the Good Morning Snore Solution.
The issue which obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) sufferers face when selecting a mouthpiece is to find one that is backed by strong medical evidence that confirms that it can, in fact, provide relief from sleep apnea. Another challenge is finding a sleep apnea mouthpiece which is comfortable and does not result in jaw soreness, headaches, and other negative side effects. The Good Morning Snore Solution mouthpiece is the ideal solution for many who suffer from OSA. This clinically proven device does not force your jaw into uncomfortable and unnatural positions like other mouthpieces. Instead, it is designed to subtly hold the tongue forward through the use of suction, keeping the airway open for as long as the device is in use.
One clinical study conducted by researcher, Dr. Leslie Dort, found that the device reduced the Snoring Index (which measures the average number of snores per hour) by nearly 40%, achieving a significant improvement in night time snoring. The device also reduced the Respiratory Disturbance Index (a measure of the number of sleep disturbances divided by the number of hours sleep) by at least 50%, resulting in a clinically significant reduction in the number of disturbances to less than 10 per hour. Finally, four out of five subjects with severe OSA (RDI>30), showed reduction in RDI of at least 50%.
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An estimated 80% of people prescribed CPAP therapy don’t adhere to it and look for other forms of relief. Lucky for them, mouthpieces can be an effective sleep apnea solution.
