The purpose of  ShhSleep.com is to help YOU and your sleeping partner live a healthier, happier life thru sharing the many benefits of Oral Sleep Appliance Therapy.

Snoring is not only annoying to others in the house, but it is very dangerous to the health of the one who snores.  Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea can lead to many chemical changes in the body.  These changes can cause severe health problems and significantly shorten one’s life.  High blood pressure, heart disease, heart attack, arrythmias, ADHD, polycystic ovarian syndrome, stroke, and enlarged heart are just a few of the problems caused or made worse by snoring and sleep apnea.  Research continually uncovers other health problems related to Sleep Breathing Disorders. 

Currently, there are non-surgical ways to treat Obstructive Sleep Breathing Disorders.  Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) and Oral Appliance Therapy.

CPAP

 CPAP uses a machine, much like a vacuum cleaner operating in reverse, to force air past the occluding tissue in one's throat.  While very effective, less than 30% of people prescribed a CPAP machine wear it consistently.  Imagine sleeping with a leaf blower beside your bed, connected to a hose which is strapped to your face, as air is pumped into your nose and mouth.  It's surprising anyone wears their CPAP.

Oral Appliance Therapy

 As shown in the diagram below, an oral appliance gently repositions one's lower jaw, thus opening the airway.   We have discovered that the most comfortable appliance on the market today is the SomnoDent oral appliance by SomnoMed, Inc.