Is oral appliance therapy suitable for everyone for the treatment of OSA?

There are a few conditions where an oral appliance is not suited to a patient for the treatment of OSA.These conditions include if you are:

• diagnosed with central sleep apnea
• have another type of severe respiratory disease
• have loose or missing teeth or suffer advanced periodontal disease
• have restorative needs
• You must also be 18 years of age or older and it may also not be the first choice for person that suffers temporomandibular joint pain (TMJ).
• Your options for treatment should be discussed with your physician or sleep specialist.