Word is getting out about oral appliances to treat obstructive sleep apnea. A Florida couple profiled by Fox News recently endorsed the latest technology in sleep dentistry.
The oral appliance shown in the video above work best as an alternative to CPAP therapy for mild to moderate forms of sleep apnea.
Find a dental sleep specialist near you.
For regularly updates about the latest in sleep dentistry follow the official blog of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.
Showing posts with label dental sleep medicine. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dental sleep medicine. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Have sleep apnea? See a sleep dentist
More sleep apnea patients are discovering the dentist can help them get a good night's sleep.
A report that aired this week on Fox 5 Atlanta adds to the growing praise for oral appliances, dental devices you wear when you sleep to keep your airways open.
Learn more about obstructive sleep apnea and oral appliances at sleepeducation.com.
For regular coverage of sleep dentistry related topics, check out our sister blog: http://aadsm.blogspot.com/
A report that aired this week on Fox 5 Atlanta adds to the growing praise for oral appliances, dental devices you wear when you sleep to keep your airways open.
Learn more about obstructive sleep apnea and oral appliances at sleepeducation.com.
For regular coverage of sleep dentistry related topics, check out our sister blog: http://aadsm.blogspot.com/
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Getting Help for Sleep Problems – from a Dentist?
CBS 2 News in Chicago reports that a growing number of dentists are practicing “dental sleep medicine.” What does dentistry have to do with sleep?
The most obvious connection between your teeth and your sleep is bruxism. This occurs when you grind or clench your teeth during sleep.
Bruxism can damage your teeth and cause jaw discomfort or pain. It also can briefly disturb your sleep – and wake up your bed partner.
A dental sleep medicine specialist can fit you with a mouth guard that you wear during sleep. This will protect your teeth and reduce the grinding noise.
But dental sleep medicine specialists aren’t just bruxism experts. They also may be able to help you with snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. These problems involve a partial or complete blockage of your airway.
A dentist who practices dental sleep medicine can fit you with an oral appliance to wear during sleep. This is similar to an orthodontic retainer. It keeps your airway open by holding your tongue or slightly moving your lower jaw forward.
The AASM approves oral appliance therapy as a treatment for snoring. It also recommends that an oral appliance may be an effective treatment option for mild or moderate sleep apnea.
Treatment with CPAP therapy is the best option for severe sleep apnea. A board-certified sleep specialist at an AASM-accredited sleep center can help you determine which treatment option is best for you.
The sleep center will refer you to a specialist in dental sleep medicine for help with oral appliance therapy.
The most obvious connection between your teeth and your sleep is bruxism. This occurs when you grind or clench your teeth during sleep.
Bruxism can damage your teeth and cause jaw discomfort or pain. It also can briefly disturb your sleep – and wake up your bed partner.
A dental sleep medicine specialist can fit you with a mouth guard that you wear during sleep. This will protect your teeth and reduce the grinding noise.
But dental sleep medicine specialists aren’t just bruxism experts. They also may be able to help you with snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. These problems involve a partial or complete blockage of your airway.
A dentist who practices dental sleep medicine can fit you with an oral appliance to wear during sleep. This is similar to an orthodontic retainer. It keeps your airway open by holding your tongue or slightly moving your lower jaw forward.
The AASM approves oral appliance therapy as a treatment for snoring. It also recommends that an oral appliance may be an effective treatment option for mild or moderate sleep apnea.
Treatment with CPAP therapy is the best option for severe sleep apnea. A board-certified sleep specialist at an AASM-accredited sleep center can help you determine which treatment option is best for you.
The sleep center will refer you to a specialist in dental sleep medicine for help with oral appliance therapy.
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