Are you diagnosed with the condition of sleep apnea, which relaxes the muscles around the tongue and throat? Sleep apnea causes a blockage of airflow to your lungs when sleeping, needing you to discuss various treatment options with your doctor. The two most commonly used and effective treatments against sleep apnea are mouth guards or dental appliances and the continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). The most effective treatment for OSA, the CPAP blows air down your throat with continuous pressure to ensure your airways open when sleeping. The CPAP machine used with this treatment includes a mask fitting over your nose and mouth held in place with straps while you sleep, a motor to blow the air and a tube known as cannula connecting the motor to the mask. After you begin treatment with the CPAP device, you will feel better but will need some time to become accustomed to the device. However, if you are affected by mild or moderate OSA and cannot tolerate the CPAP device, denti...