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Are you experiencing any of these
Frequent, loud snoring
Frequent, loud snoring
Frequent, loud snoring
Frequent, loud snoring
MAD
This stands for mandibular advancement device and is a traditional treatment for OSA for years. While MAD’s are effective in keeping the airway open and managing a person’s OSA, they do not treat the root cause of the problem and may have adverse effects on a person’s bite over time.
There are many different variations of Mandibular Advancement Devices and over the counter varieties as well. Items such as a Zyppah are sold online but we have personally seen some of the negative side effects from these one size fits all approach. If you are thinking of going this route be sure to have a dentist fit you for one that can be titrated – or adjusted to most effective.
There are many different variations of Mandibular Advancement Devices and over the counter varieties as well. Items such as a Zyppah are sold online but we have personally seen some of the negative side effects from these one size fits all approach. If you are thinking of going this route be sure to have a dentist fit you for one that can be titrated – or adjusted to most effective.
CPAP
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is a common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. A CPAP machine uses a hose and mask or nose piece to deliver constant and steady air pressure.
Common problems with CPAP include a leaky mask, trouble falling asleep, stuffy nose and a dry mouth. Often time the spouse has a difficult time sleeping due to the noise of the machine.
These devices also require daily cleaning and maintenance to be a healthy option.
Common problems with CPAP include a leaky mask, trouble falling asleep, stuffy nose and a dry mouth. Often time the spouse has a difficult time sleeping due to the noise of the machine.
These devices also require daily cleaning and maintenance to be a healthy option.
Surgical Options
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)
This procedure, and other types of soft palate surgery,targets the back of the roof of your mouth. It involves removing and repositioning excess tissue in the throat to make the airway wider. The surgeon can trim down your soft palate and uvula, remove your tonsils, and reposition some of the muscles of the soft palate. UPPP and other soft palate procedures are the most common type of surgery for sleep apnea. But UPPP alone is unlikely to cure moderate to severe sleep apnea. It may be combined with surgeries that target other sites in the upper airway.
Septoplasty and Turbinate Reduction
These surgical options open your nasal passage to improve the flow of air. Septoplasty straightens a bent or deviated nasal septum. This is the divider that separates the two sides of the nose. Turbinate reduction reduces or removes the curved structures that stick out from the side of the nose. They can be enlarged for a number of reasons, including allergies. Medications also can help reduce the size of turbinates. While correcting a deviated septum can have many benefits for nasal breathing and the upper airway we highly recommend seeking a nonsurgical approach to turbinate reduction prior to initiating surgery for a variety of reasons. The least of which is that surgical correction often cannot be reversed if the desired outcome is not achieved.
“At Simply Breathe Better and E Dental we focus on treating the root cause of sleep disordered breathing including mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea resulting from craniofacial deficiencies. These deficiencies can be brought about by things like mouth breathing due to nasal blockage or upper airway restriction.”
Inspire - The Inspire stimulator is a surgically implanted device that activates the hypoglossal nerve to tighten the muscles of the tongue and upper airway during sleep,improving airflow and reducing sleep apnea. This method can prove effective yet does require surgery and costs upwards of $40,000 - $50,000.
Septoplasty and Turbinate Reduction
These surgical options open your nasal passage to improve the flow of air. Septoplasty straightens a bent or deviated nasal septum. This is the divider that separates the two sides of the nose. Turbinate reduction reduces or removes the curved structures that stick out from the side of the nose. They can be enlarged for a number of reasons, including allergies. Medications also can help reduce the size of turbinates. While correcting a deviated septum can have many benefits for nasal breathing and the upper airway we highly recommend seeking a nonsurgical approach to turbinate reduction prior to initiating surgery for a variety of reasons. The least of which is that surgical correction often cannot be reversed if the desired outcome is not achieved.
Treat the Root Cause
At Simply Breathe Better and E Dental we focus on treating the root cause of sleep disordered breathing including mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea resulting from craniofacial deficiencies.
These deficiencies can be brought about by things like mouth breathing due to nasal blockage or upper airway restriction. This combined with crooked lower teeth and/or a high vaulted palate can lead to an obstruction of the lower airway leading to Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
We treat this with a series of appliances that address this root cause in what we call “Airway Orthodontics”
These deficiencies can be brought about by things like mouth breathing due to nasal blockage or upper airway restriction. This combined with crooked lower teeth and/or a high vaulted palate can lead to an obstruction of the lower airway leading to Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
We treat this with a series of appliances that address this root cause in what we call “Airway Orthodontics”
Give us a call today at
(727) 319-6019
To see if you are a candidate for airway orthodontics.
We have simple screening process that takes just a few minutes to see if you maybe predisposed to this potentially life threatening condition.
We have simple screening process that takes just a few minutes to see if you maybe predisposed to this potentially life threatening condition.
Snoring & Sleep Apnea
There is a revolutionary new way to treat these conditions WITHOUT a CPAP machine.
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The CPAP Alternative
There is a revolutionary new way to treat these conditions
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WITHOUT a CPAP machine.
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The doctors at E-Dental feel so strongly that knowledge and action can improve and save lives that they are offering a no-cost individual 30 minute consultation on sleep breathing disorders.
Whether it’s loud snoring or other sleep apnea symptoms, make sure you are not at risk for this very treatable, potentially life threatening condition. Learn more about sleep apnea and get all of your questions answered.
Whether it’s loud snoring or other sleep apnea symptoms, make sure you are not at risk for this very treatable, potentially life threatening condition. Learn more about sleep apnea and get all of your questions answered.
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