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Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Bruxism in Southwest Ranches with Oral Appliance Therapy

Oral Appliance Therapy – If you are finding it hard to get a good night’s sleep, you may have untreated obstructive sleep apnea. If you are waking up with jaw pain, headaches, and other referred pain, or if you’ve noticed that your molars are worn down, you may have sleep bruxism. If left untreated, these conditions can lead to serious health problems. But there is a solution that’s easy and effective for patients – an OAT device. The first step in treating sleep apnea and bruxism with an OAT device in Southwest Ranches is to see Dr. Maria Yazji Orthodontics for an OAT Treatment evaluation.

Why should you try OAT Treatment? Oral Appliance Therapy works well and is easy to use for sleep apnea and bruxism patients in Southwest Ranches. When you have obstructive sleep apnea, some of the soft tissue in your mouth and throat partially blocks your airway when you lie down. This causes you to wake many times in the night, gasping for air. Often, sleep apnea patients don’t remember waking many times, they just wake up feeling poorly rested.

Traditionally, sleep apnea was treated with a CPAP mask and machine. But this treatment was found to have a low compliance rate among patients – it’s just too noisy and uncomfortable to use every night. An OAT device from Dr. Maria Yazji Orthodontics, though, fits right into a patient’s mouth and keeps the airway open while they sleep.

Loud snoring, consistent tiredness during the day, restlessness, and mood changes are some of the signs and symptoms of sleep apnea sufferers. If left untreated, obstructive sleep apnea can contribute to:

• Obesity
• High blood pressure
• A greater chance of developing diabetes
• Depression

And more. Don’t risk your health by ignoring your symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea. Treatment in Southwest Ranches can be easy and affordable with Oral Appliance Therapy at the offices of Dr. Maria Yazji Orthodontics.

Bruxism Sufferer

Sleep bruxism causes unnecessary pain and premature wear to teeth as patients grind and clench while they sleep. Bruxism sufferers in Southwest Ranches also benefit from oral appliance therapy from Dr. Maria Yazji Orthodontics, since the device prevents excessive tooth grinding and jaw clenching during sleep.

An OAT device from Dr. Maria Yazji Orthodontics is custom-made for each patient. When you schedule your first appointment at one of our South Florida offices, you will be fitted for your custom OAT device with digital x-rays. Take a virtual office tour of our three locations within driving distance of Southwest Ranches. Contact us to set up an appointment at the office of your choice. With OAT Treatment from Dr. Maria Yazji Orthodontics, you can get restful sleep free of obstructive sleep apnea and bruxism.