Oral Appliances are placed in the mouth and are worn much like an orthodontic appliance or sports mouth protector. They are worn during sleep to prevent the collapse of the tongue and soft tissues in the back of the throat so that the airway stays open during sleep. The appliances promote adequate air intake and help to provide normal sleep in people who snore and have sleep apnea.
Oral Appliance Therapy is indicated for mild to moderate OSA patients if they prefer it to Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), the standard treatment therapy, cannot tolerate CPAP, or are unable to use positional therapy or weight loss to control their apnea.
Treating snoring and sleep apnea requires a team approach. Dentists cannot, by the limits of licensure, make a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea. For that you need to visit a physician. The first step in being treated for snoring or obstructive sleep apnea is to obtain an evaluation by a sleep physician who will provide a formal diagnosis usually based on a medical sleep study. This study can be done at home, in a hospital or private office sleep center.
Snoring is the sound of 
Now there is an effective way to control snoring and obstructive sleep apnea without resorting to cumbersome CPAP devices. A small device, similar to an orthodontic appliance, can be an alternative to cumbersome CPAP machines …Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT). In some cases OAT may be the first choice for treatment of mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea.
CPAP (continuous positive air pressure applied through a nasal mask) is considered the 
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs when the soft tissue in a person's throat repeatedly collapses and blocks the airway during sleep.
It has been estimated that drivers who are sleepy have as much as a 13 fold higher risk of being involved in a motor vehicle accident than well-rested drivers. These sleepy drivers are as dangerous on the road as those who are intoxicated. The National Highway Transportation Board in the United States attributes more than 1500 deaths a year to sleepy drivers.Call (814) 836-2866 for an appointment. We accept most insurance.
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Diagnosing OSA
While qualified Dentists play an important role in treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Dentists are not permitted to diagnose Sleep Apnea.
Tuesday, 20 August 2019
