{"id":323,"date":"2022-02-08T02:32:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-08T02:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isleepsolutions.com\/blog\/?p=323"},"modified":"2022-03-31T02:33:17","modified_gmt":"2022-03-31T02:33:17","slug":"adjusting-to-life-with-oral-appliance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isleepsolutions.com\/blog\/adjusting-to-life-with-oral-appliance\/","title":{"rendered":"Adjusting to Your Oral Appliance Made Easy"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"WomanIf your energy levels have been running on empty lately, a bad mattress might not have been the cause. You may not have expected obstructive sleep apnea to be the culprit, but it\u2019s easy to treat with an oral appliance. The device is custom-made to fit your mouth like a glove, but that doesn\u2019t mean there won\u2019t be an adjustment period. If your first couple of nights don\u2019t go as easily as you anticipated, don\u2019t give up on your oral appliance<\/a> yet. Here are a few tips to help you adjust to get a good night\u2019s rest.<\/p>\n

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Managing Common Complaints<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An oral appliance repositions your jaw or tongue forward to prevent an obstruction in your airway. This is an effective method of treating mild-to-moderate forms of obstructive sleep apnea by stopping interruptions in breathing. When used regularly, it can decrease sleep apnea symptoms by over 90%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your sleep dentist will use advanced technology to ensure your oral appliance fits comfortably. However, it may feel unusual in your mouth, initially. Until you adapt to the oral appliance, your mouth may feel a little strange while dozing off. Your body can react to the change in several ways. You might experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n