A diagnosis of sleep apnea, for many, comes with having to wear an uncomfortable CPAP machine while sleeping. Although a CPAP machine works for some individuals, for many, compliance is a challenge with CPAP machines. Luckily, there are more treatment options for those who suffer from sleep apnea.
Over 7 million Americans receive a sleep apnea diagnosis every year. The lack of sleep and other side effects of sleep apnea takes a heavy toll on individuals. Sleep apnea may cause a person to become irritable or decrease their ability to concentrate. Sleep apnea can also affect family members. Therefore, a treatment plan that is unique to the individual is essential for long-term success.
Treatment Options
After an individual undergoes a sleep study and receives a diagnosis of sleep apnea, they will discuss possible treatment options with their sleep medicine doctor. Even though PAP, or positive airway pressure, machines are the most common treatment for sleep apnea, treatment options also include oral appliance therapy. Treatment plans that use oral appliance therapy boast being more comfortable, quieter, and people find these devices have easier upkeep. Additionally, oral appliance therapy (OAT) can travel with people easily.
Types of Oral Appliance Therapy
The Smiles of Alaska team offers the use of a Prosomnus EVO dental apnea device and other MADs/MRDs (Mandibular Advancement or Repositioning Devices) as additional treatment plan options for sleep apnea. Moreover, the increase in comfort and the better fit for many people who previously used CPAPs or other PAP machines increase the amount of time a person will wear an oral appliance therapy device while sleeping. Additionally, individuals who use OAT devices will also continually wear these devices instead of reducing how often they use them. The Prosomnus EVO sleep device or other MADs/MRDs can assist in device compliance for individuals with a sleep apnea diagnosis.
Since every person is different, there is no one-size-fits-all approach when treating sleep apnea. Knowing that there are various options available for one to choose to reduce the effects of sleep apnea on their life is critical. Please speak with a sleep apnea specialist to determine the best course of action for treating sleep apnea.
Contact Smiles of Alaska
For more information regarding diagnosing sleep apnea and the various treatment plan options, contact the Smiles of Alaska team. We are available through email at office@smilesofalaska.com or by phone at 907-349-6466. We are a family dentistry practice conveniently located in Soldotna and Anchorage, Alaska, specializing in dental sleep medicine.
We look forward to assisting our patients in living life to the fullest!
Over 7 million Americans receive a sleep apnea diagnosis every year. The lack of sleep and other side effects of sleep apnea takes a heavy toll on individuals. Sleep apnea may cause a person to become irritable or decrease their ability to concentrate. Sleep apnea can also affect family members. Therefore, a treatment plan that is unique to the individual is essential for long-term success.
Treatment Options
After an individual undergoes a sleep study and receives a diagnosis of sleep apnea, they will discuss possible treatment options with their sleep medicine doctor. Even though PAP, or positive airway pressure, machines are the most common treatment for sleep apnea, treatment options also include oral appliance therapy. Treatment plans that use oral appliance therapy boast being more comfortable, quieter, and people find these devices have easier upkeep. Additionally, oral appliance therapy (OAT) can travel with people easily.
Types of Oral Appliance Therapy
The Smiles of Alaska team offers the use of a Prosomnus EVO dental apnea device and other MADs/MRDs (Mandibular Advancement or Repositioning Devices) as additional treatment plan options for sleep apnea. Moreover, the increase in comfort and the better fit for many people who previously used CPAPs or other PAP machines increase the amount of time a person will wear an oral appliance therapy device while sleeping. Additionally, individuals who use OAT devices will also continually wear these devices instead of reducing how often they use them. The Prosomnus EVO sleep device or other MADs/MRDs can assist in device compliance for individuals with a sleep apnea diagnosis.
Since every person is different, there is no one-size-fits-all approach when treating sleep apnea. Knowing that there are various options available for one to choose to reduce the effects of sleep apnea on their life is critical. Please speak with a sleep apnea specialist to determine the best course of action for treating sleep apnea.
Contact Smiles of Alaska
For more information regarding diagnosing sleep apnea and the various treatment plan options, contact the Smiles of Alaska team. We are available through email at office@smilesofalaska.com or by phone at 907-349-6466. We are a family dentistry practice conveniently located in Soldotna and Anchorage, Alaska, specializing in dental sleep medicine.
We look forward to assisting our patients in living life to the fullest!
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