Oral Appliance Therapy for Snoring and Sleep Apnea – Purcellville VA
Sunday, August 28th, 2011 at 8:35 pm
Oral Appliance Therapy
The various oral appliances used by Dr. Katz for patients in the Herndon area are similar to a sports mouthguard or an orthodontic retainer. They are custom-fit for each patient, and constructed of soft, comfortable acrylic. The appliance fits over the upper and lower teeth. Its function is to hold the lower jaw forward so the tongue and soft tissues of the throat do not collapse into the throat causing snoring and sleep apnea. The device is easy to place and remove, easy to clean, and is convenient for travel.
For patients with mild sleep apnea, these devices are generally effective in providing relief in 75% of patients. For patients with moderate sleep apnea, these devices are 60% effective. And, for patients with severe sleep apnea, there is a 40% effective rate. Dr. Katz works closely with sleep medicine physicians in his area who provide overall diagnosis and treatment plans. Dr. Katz offers a variety of oral appliances to meet your specific needs in a comfortable, caring environment. These devices are easily adjusted to find and maintain the best fit. Patients often experience immediate improvement in their sleep. Oral Appliance Therapy is easily tolerated, and is recommended by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine as a first-line treatment choice for snoring and mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea. Following are just some of the benefits:
• Easily Adjusted: Oral Appliances are easily adjusted, making it comfortable and maintaining the best fit.
• Immediate results: Most patients experience relief the very first night the device is worn.
• Easy to tolerate: Nine in ten patients wear the device all night, every night—making oral appliances a highly effective solution for both snoring and sleep apnea.
• Simple Solution: With oral appliance therapy, there is no need for surgery, CPAP or medication.
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