Kuala Lampur, March 7 -- Sleep is vital for our health, yet millions worldwide grapple with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), marked by repeated pauses in breathing during sleep.

While continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is the gold standard OSA treatment, oral appliance therapy offers a non-invasive option for those who find CPAP cumbersome or intolerable.

Before delving into oral appliance therapy, it's essential to understand the basics of OSA.

OSA occurs when throat muscles relax excessively during sleep, narrowing or collapsing the airway, leading to airflow reduction (hypopnea) or cessation (apnea), and fragmented sleep.

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