Options For The Treatment Of Sleep ApneaCPAP / AutoPap / BiPap / Servo VentilationMandibular Advancement Devices More Commonly Called Oral Appliance TherapyCombination Therapy Involving CPAP + An Oral Appliance
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Self Adjusting Auto Pap
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure or CPAP is the most often prescribed method of treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
This form of therapy is very effective but impossible to use for some patients as research tells us 50% of those prescribed CPAP discontinue its use after 1 year and by 5 years 83% have discontinued this form of therapy.
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Oral Appliances
The most often used alternative to PAP Therapy is a custom fit mouth piece or Oral Appliance . These custom fit devices are much easier to wear as reportedly over 95% of patients are able to continue their use. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends this form of therapy for the mild to moderate cases and for those unable to wear their CPAP.
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Combination Therapy
For the more severe cases an Oral Appliance is prescribed in conjunction with CPAP. Two recent studies involving patients that had discontinued their CPAP reported that when both forms of therapy were worn together 80% were comfortably able to continue its use; the Oral Appliance maintained the airway which then allowed the pressure on the CPAP to be reduced to a much more tolerable level.
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Inspire is an implanted sleep apnea treatment device that sends a signal to the nerve that controls your tongue and upper airway to tighten them while you sleep improving the airflow. The Inspire device is placed during a minor surgical procedure and once it's in place, all you have to do is click the Inspire remote to turn on the device when you're ready for bed. Reach out to us if you want to be considered for this form of therapy and to determine if you are a candidate for the procedure ....
All the services you need related to Sleep Apnea- available in one place.
We provide a wide range of professional services to meet those needs including: Diagnostic Testing, CPAP and the newer Self Adjusting Auto PAP as well as the most current Dental Devices. Both have their advantages and disadvantages depending on the individual and the severity of their disease.
We’re here to help - with either Diagnostic Testing, CPAP or Oral Appliance Therapy, or the facilitation of an Inspire Implant
Together we will fully understand your needs, discuss your options and together find the best solution for your circumstances.
