Obstructive sleep apnea is a frustrating health condition that can have serious long-term consequences. This illness is characterized by the tissues in the neck weighing heavily upon the windpipe when they relax during sleep, which can cut off the patient’s air supply and cause them to awaken suddenly and out of breath. In severe cases, this can happen more than a hundred times in a single night, but the condition can be treated with noninvasive and comfortable oral appliances. Here’s a quick look at how oral appliances work and how you can keep your device in great shape.
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