We routinely screen our new and existing patients for sleep disorders. It is estimated there at least 25 million or over 6% of the U.S population who have some form of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Untreated sleep apnea can shorten one's life or prematurely end it. Unfortunately, the rate is on the rise of time spent in front of a screen.
We routinely screen our new and existing patients for sleep disorders. It is estimated there at least 25 million or over 6% of the U.S population who have some form of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Untreated sleep apnea can shorten one's life or prematurely end it. Unfortunately, the rate is on the rise of time spent in front of a screen.
Our screening will let us know if we recommend a sleep study. A positive diagnosis would indicate treatment with CPAP. If you already have tried a CPAP and do not like it, you might be a candidate for appliance therapy with our office. Oral Appliance Therapy (AOT) is used to treat mild to moderate cases of sleep apnea when traditional CPAP therapy is tolerated. Many users have difficult time wearing the mask and find it cumbersome to sleep with. It is also bulky when traveling. An oral appliance made by a dentist is all intraoral (nothing outside of the mouth) and is very compact and portable for travel. We look forward to evaluating and improving the quality of your sleep and ultimately your life.
Call Heritage Dental for available appointments or book online for your consultation with Dr. Ming.
