3 Reasons Dentists Should Offer Oral Appliance Therapy, Not Night Guards, for Sleep Apnea
Have you been treating sleep apnea the wrong way? Possibly. Find out why oral appliance therapy is better than traditional night guards.
"I’m in so much pain! I think I broke a tooth!" This is the type of weekend emergency call I receive often. The patient comes into the office on Monday, and sure enough, their molar is fractured. After taking a PA, the tooth is restorable, and I recommend full or partial coverage.
But a few months later, that same patient is back with another broken tooth on the opposite side. In addition to the fractures, I notice grinding wear on the anterior teeth, no canine guidance, and no anterior disclusion. I suggest a night guard for protection. It's the common solution, but is it the right one?...
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"I’m in so much pain! I think I broke a tooth!" This is the type of weekend emergency call I receive often. The patient comes into the office on Monday, and sure enough, their molar is fractured. After taking a PA, the tooth is restorable, and I recommend full or partial coverage.
But a few months later, that same patient is back with another broken tooth on the opposite side. In addition to the fractures, I notice grinding wear on the anterior teeth, no canine guidance, and no anterior disclusion. I suggest a night guard for protection. It's the common solution, but is it the right one?...
Click Here to Read More