Sleep apnea treatment by a dentist may eliminate the need for CPAP therapy
By Dr. Jamil Alkhoury
Obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, is a sleeping disorder caused by a blockage in the airway while a patient sleeps. It can cause individuals to never reach the restorative sleep they need to feel their best every day. When patients have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea during a sleep study with their primary physician, they are often told to utilize a CPAP machine.
What is a CPAP?
CPAP stands for continuous positive airway
pressure. It is administered through a mask
connected to a device that keeps the airways open.
This allows patients to breathe normally and avoid the
disruptive sleep they would otherwise get every night.
CPAP treatment is often the primary treatment for
sleep apnea, but is not always the most comfortable.
Many patients do not comply with their treatment
because they do not like the feel of wearing the mask,
the noise it creates, and how difficult it can be to
travel with.
What is oral appliance therapy?
Oral appliance therapy uses a special mouth piece
that is designed to keep the jaw aligned, hold down
the tongue, and open the airways in a more
comfortable manner. It looks like a mouth guard
and is:
- Affordable
- Easy to use
- Comfortable to wear
- Highly desirable for CPAP patients
Get rid of your CPAP machine today!
If you are unhappy with the use of a CPAP machine to address your condition, now is a great time to contact Dr. Jamil Alkhoury and the staff of Brentwood Family Dental to discuss the advantages of using oral appliance therapy instead. Sleep apnea does not have to affect your overall quality of life! Call his practice today at 925-344-5296 and visit at 4411 Balfour Road, Suite C. New patients are welcome to book an appointment with Dr. Alkhoury and his team.Last Updated - May 2017
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