Many patients with sleep apnea are unhappy with their CPAP machines and thus often end up pursuing oral appliance therapy as an alternative. Personalized oral appliances are quite reliable when it comes to reducing sleep apnea symptoms, but it should be noted that there are different types of appliances to choose from. Dentists who want to provide oral appliance therapy as a sleep apnea solution should take the time to familiarize themselves with the available treatment options.
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