ORAL APPLIANCE THERAPY FOR SNORING AND SLEEP APNEA
Fort Lauderdale dentist can help you stop snoring
Now there is an effective way to control snoring and obstructive sleep apnea that is an alternative to cumbersome CPAP devices. A small device, similar to an orthodontic appliance, can be an alternative to CPAP machines and, in some cases, be the first choice for treatment of mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea.
Oral Appliances are placed in the mouth and are worn much like an orthodontic appliance or sports mouth protector. They are worn during sleep to prevent the collapse of the tongue and soft tissues in the back of the throat so that the airway stays open during sleep. The appliances promote adequate air intake and help to provide normal sleep in people who snore and have a medical condition known as sleep apnea. Oral appliances can be used alone or in conjunction with other means of therapy such as continuous positive air pressure (CPAP). Determination of proper therapy can only be made by joint consultation of your dentist and sleep physician.
solutions to snoring and sleep apnea problems at Quietsleep Fort Lauderdale
If you or a loved one snores or has had difficulty wearing their medically prescribed CPAP, Dr. Howell Goldberg has had the years of experience necessary to offer a unique dental solution. Dr. Goldberg is happy to consult with those who feel that they are having a problem with snoring or sleep apnea but have not been diagnosed and as well as those who are unable or unwilling to wear a CPAP unit. Dr. Goldberg also works closely with other dentists in South Florida and with family physicians and sleep specialists.
Quietsleep Fort Lauderdale serves the needs of those who snore and have sleep apnea in Plantation and the surrounding communities of Plantation, Weston, Coral Springs, Boca Raton, Hollywood, Dania Beach, Sunrise, Tamarac, Pompano Beach and Davie.
Dr. Goldberg is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine and also maintains Fountains Dental, a cosmetic and restorative dental practice in Plantation. Fountains Dental is a state-of-the art dental practice whose services include digital x-rays, laser technology, quick and easy tooth whitening and instant orthodontics. More information about Fountains Dental is available at FountainsDental.com.
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Oral appliances are an important part of the armamentarium necessary for the treatment of sleep-disordered breathing.
They are gaining appeal among patients and health care providers because they are well tolerated by patients.
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