The
snoring appliance we recommend
is based on the same principal
as cardiopulmonary
resuscitation, CPR. The airway
must be opened to allow air to
pass through the throat. A
constricted or collapsed airway
causes snoring and/or sleep
apnea.
The appliance holds the lower jaw in
a forward position so that it
does not fall open during the
night and cause the airway to
collapse. The appliance
maintains a clear airway to
reduce snoring and improve
breathing.
- Chronic sleepiness
- Stroke
- Heart Attacks
- Heartburn
- Morning headaches
- Depression
- High blood Pressure
- Impotence
When the jaw opens and the
tongue falls into the back of
the throat the airway narrows
forcing air through the small
opening. This creates
vibrations in the throat known
as snoring.
Obstructive sleep apnea
occurs when the airway
completely collapses, blocking
airflow into the lungs. The
harder the person tries to
breathe, the tighter the airway
seals. This airway obstruction
persists until the brain
partially awakens the person.
Unconsciously, he or she will
close the jaw returning the
tongue and throat to a normal
position.
The pattern of falling
asleep, jaw relaxing, airway
collapsing, unconsciously
awakening with a gasp, falling
back asleep can repeat itself 50
or more tines per hour during
the night. With a blocked air
passage, the person does not
receive enough oxygen. Both the
awakenings and oxygen
deprivation can then trigger
sever health problems.