Millions of Americans suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, most people refuse to seek treatment because they either don\u2019t think it\u2019s a big deal or they want to avoid using a loud, bulky machine at night. Well, a custom-made oral appliance is a modern solution that is highly effective at correcting this sleep disorder. Although it can take some time for you to get used to your new device, doing so can help you get a good night’s sleep. Read on to learn what to expect and a few tips to make the transition easier for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
When you first get your new oral appliance<\/a>, your body may have some odd reactions because it\u2019s not used to the foreign object. Many patients experience the following issues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Time will be your best friend throughout the adjustment period. The best way to overcome any of the issues listed above is by wearing your oral appliance every night. Over time, your brain will get used to the sensations and you\u2019ll be able to block out feelings of discomfort. As you adjust, you\u2019ll notice your saliva production returning to normal and nighttime removals will discontinue. It usually takes about two to three weeks to get used to your new device. Luckily, you can make the process a bit easier by wearing your appliance for short periods throughout the day. Eventually, you\u2019ll be able to comfortably wear your device all night long!<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you still haven\u2019t adjusted after a few weeks of consistent use, contact your sleep dentist right away for assistance. They\u2019ll diagnose the underlying problem and make any necessary adjustments. Depending on the issue, they might suggest you get a new device altogether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Are you having trouble adjusting to your new appliance? Don\u2019t worry \u2013 give it some time! Before you know it, you\u2019ll be sleeping like a baby!<\/p>\n\n\n\n About the Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n At Sleep Better Baytown, we offer FDA-approved alternatives to traditional CPAP treatment for sleep apnea. Our goal is to help all patients get better rest and achieve a happier, healthier quality of life. If you\u2019re having trouble adjusting to your oral appliance, don\u2019t hesitate to reach out for help. You can make an appointment via our website<\/a> or call (281) 688-2104<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Millions of Americans suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, most people refuse to seek treatment because they either don\u2019t think it\u2019s a big deal or they want to avoid using a loud, bulky machine at night. Well, a custom-made oral appliance is a modern solution that is highly effective at correcting this sleep disorder. Although it can take some time for you to get used to your new device, doing so can help you […] (Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-145","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bettersleepbaytown.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/145","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bettersleepbaytown.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bettersleepbaytown.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bettersleepbaytown.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bettersleepbaytown.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=145"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.bettersleepbaytown.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/145\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":505,"href":"https:\/\/www.bettersleepbaytown.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/145\/revisions\/505"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bettersleepbaytown.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=145"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bettersleepbaytown.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=145"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bettersleepbaytown.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=145"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n
How to Get Through the Adjustment Period<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What to Do If You Can\u2019t Adjust<\/h2>\n\n\n\n