It is very common to experience side effects from oral devices for snoring, especially in the first few weeks of use.  Some of the more common side effects include:

• Increased drooling and /or dry mouth
• Short term slight to moderate discomfort in the jaw and the teeth
• Minor shifting or movement of the teeth.

These symptoms are usually short lived and resolve themselves after a few weeks.  However it is essential to have a dental professional trained in dental sleep medicine observe these side effects and manage your home care.

Morning retainers can help prevent potential side effects of tooth movement or shifting and help prevent jaw movement.

One of the biggest concerns of media based oral devices is that there is no professional instruction available. Patients that are wearing these devices have the potential of long lasting side effects and no professional follow-up.

Although some of the internet obtained devices such as Pure Sleep may have some marginal effects for some people, it is important to note that as little as a few weeks we see lisping and tooth movement in some individuals.  Unfortunately, waiting to long to evaluate possible tooth movements can lead for the need of orthodontics (braces) to reverse.

For more information on side effects, please visit our audio podcasts on the dangers of media based oral devices as we interview Dr. Gale Demko, a sleep apnea expert as well as a consultant for the FDA.

Dental Sleep and TMD Center of Illinois, a premiere snoring and apnea treatment center in Naperville has been providing the CPAP alternative treatment of oral appliance therapy for over 15 years successfully. We are extremely passionate in helping individuals that have been struggling with CPAP therapy in Naperville, Wheaton, Aurora, Bolingbrook and surrounding Chicago suburbs. For more information on this physician recommended treatment option call us at (630)369-5508.

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Most everyone has heard that stress is harmful. Still, like day warriors, we down coffee and exchange war stories of how little sleep we actually get.  We are hard workers, who put our responsibilities ahead of catching a few more winks of sleep each night.  But new research finds that sleep loss is just as harmful as stress and mimics stress responses in the body.  Lack of sleep can make your body less resistant to disease, illness and activates the “need for junk food” further putting the body into stress.  Obesity is often linked to stress and lack of sleep.  Now science further explains the cycle of lack of sleep, poor eating habits and disease.  Tiny granulocytes, types of white blood cell, react to sleep deprivation in the same way they would to fight off disease or other stressors.

Lack of sleep and sleep problems are associated with:

• Irritability
• Impaired immune system
• Cognitive Impairment
• Memory Problems
• Hallucinations
• Increased risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes
• Body Tremors
• Obesity
• Growth suppression
• Decreased reaction time/accuracy

For a healthier you, call Dental Sleep & TMD Center of IL (630-369-5508 or 1-800-Snoring) where she help you get the rest your body needs and deserves.

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