Oral Appliance Therapy as First-Line Treatment
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has approved oral appliance therapy (OAT) as a first line treatment for patients diagnosed with mild to moderate OSA.
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has approved oral appliance therapy (OAT) as a first line treatment for patients diagnosed with mild to moderate OSA.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services found in 127 studies with 3,027 patients that: 97% of patients who used the oral appliance considered it effective in eliminating or reducing sleep apnea and snoring. Click to see study! 75% of patients who used the oral appliance reduced sleep apnea by more than 50%. Click to see …
If you’ve noticed a long-term pattern of difficulty sleeping, you may have insomnia. Whether you’ve been unable to fall asleep, stay asleep, or you wake too early, there are tests and treatments that can improve your sleep. The National Sleep Foundation’s insomnia resource center is a helpful source for understanding when, where, and how to …
This diagram comparing CPAP and Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT) was published in Current Opinion in Pulmonary Medicine (2009) in an article titled “Oral appliance treatment of obstructive sleep apnea: an update” by Andrew S.L. Chana and Peter A. Cistulli. (It can be found on page 594). Despite the better PSG results, CPAP ranks lower on …
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See the difference for yourself! The “PROTRUDED” X-rays (on the right) show exactly how Oral Appliance Therapy works to open up the airway.
Problem Snoring isn’t Just Annoying…Snorers often receive an elbow jab in the ribs from someone else as a reminder to “roll over and stop”. Significant others tend to get upset not only that their bed partner snores, but more so that he or she won’t do anything about it. We’re not listing “lack of intimacy” …