
I am a Sleep Specialist MD and a sleep apnea patient myself. I was struggling with CPAP discomfort for two years, and then I came across Dental Medicine Providers. They did extensive diagnostic evaluation of my airways, jaws, and teeth. I ended up getting a custom fitted dental oral appliance. I have been using it for over two years now, and have no side effects. I took another sleep study using the appliance; the results indicated my apnea is adequately controlled. I do not snore any more, and I have reclaimed my daytime alertness.
Based on my own personal experience, I have referred over 100 sleep apnea patients to Dental Medicine Providers. Just like myself, my patients have responded very well. Based on the success, patient compliance, and minimum side effects, I often encourage my patients to go for oral appliance therapy as first choice if they have mild to moderate sleep apnea. For patients with severe sleep apnea, if they failed with CPAP, I send them for oral appliance therapy.
DMP’s service is unique in the following domains: comprehensive evaluation including cephalometrics, dental and airway imaging. These tests are meticulous details of measurements to make the appliance fit right. Most importantly, follow up monitoring for occlusal changes, tooth movement, and TMJ symptoms, if any.
The Doctors at DMP are also experts in managing TMJ with or without oral appliances, thus they are able to adjust the appliance for maximal therapeutic benefit yet minimizing side effects.