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By Roxie Ocegueda


There are a large number of oral devices available that are made to battle insomnia. Rather than drinking warm milk, many people turn to the use of one of these appliances. Chicago Insomnia Therapy is available to consult with each to offer an effective one.

Insomnia is defined as not being able to fall or stay asleep. The disorder interrupts the sleep. When the person feels he or she is not getting adequate sleep, that confirms the assessment. Millions may be affected by this condition.

Sleep is divided into four stages. When a person does not reach stages three and four the regenerative value of sleep is not reached. Stage four is the deepest sleep and the time when the body restores itself.

Tissues, muscles and bones are built and it has been discovered that the immune system is made stronger. The infant needs up to sixteen hours of sleep per day. The adult requires seven to eight hours.

More than eighty oral devices have been devised to fight obstructive sleep apnea. Most are what would be classified as mandibular repositioning appliances. They move the mandible, or lower jaw, into a forward position.

Another type keeps the tongue from moving back and obstructing the airway. In some cases, both are used concurrently. They resemble a double retainer as devised by an orthodontist.

Two licensed medical professionals take part in providing such a device. A physician will prescribe it and a dentist will do the fitting. Each appliance is designed for one person.

A mandibular repositioning appliance will be molded to the teeth. When the jaw is moved forward it keeps the airway open while the individual sleeps. There is one that moves the tongue forward to keep it from moving backwards to block the throat.

Research studies have documented the efficacy of maintaining and increasing the size of the airway in this position. An oral appliance is supposed to keep the tongue protruded to prevent airway obstruction. There is an impact on the muscles that serves to dilate the upper airway muscles, thereby keeping the airway open.




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