Am I a Candidate for Sleep Apnea Treatment?

Am I a Candidate for a Sleep Apnea Appliance?

 

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Many people suffering from sleep apnea do not realize that this condition can be treated by a dentist. OSA, or sleep apnea, is typically caused by an obstruction to the airway, which relates to the mouth – the area of the dentist. If you hate your CPAP machine and want to learn more about other options for sleep apnea treatment, you have arrived at the right place. Read on to learn if you could be a candidate for sleep apnea treatment from your dentist in Rockville.

 

 

Many Levels of Sleep Apnea Treatment

 

There are many levels of treatment your sleep apnea dentist can offer, depending on the severity of your OSA. If you have a mild form of sleep apnea, you could be a candidate for sleep apnea treatment like an oral appliance. This would be a mouth guard that is specially designed to keep all obstructions away from your airway.

There are other oral appliances that are designed to enlarge your airway to allow for more air flow, and to prevent the upper airway from collapsing, which is a common problem for many sufferers of sleep apnea. This device works by pulling the tongue forward to open up the airway behind the tongue.

 

Am I a Candidate for Sleep Apnea Treatment?sleep apnea mouthpiece

 

Before deciding if you are a good candidate for sleep apnea treatment, you should first be evaluated by a certified sleep specialist in a sleep disorder center. Overnight studies help us determine how severe the problem may be, and what type of sleep apnea treatment may be best for you.

Some insurance providers require a referral from a dentist to a sleep disorder center; we can provide this for you and work with your medical insurance if your oral appliance is covered there rather than by your dental insurance provider.

 

Learn More from Your Dentist in Rockville

 

Learn if you could be a candidate for sleep apnea treatment by calling our office in Rockville at 301-424-2030, or contact us on our contact page.

 

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