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Feb, 2016Posted In
oral appliance therapy, snoring dental device, snoring treatment
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Is A Snoring Dental Device Easy To Use And Maintain?
While the ease of use and maintenance of a medical device may be secondary concerns to its effectiveness, these are still concerns that patients commonly voice when considering a snoring dental device. In addition to comfort, the ease of use and ease of maintenance of an oral appliance can mean the difference between utilizing the […]
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Jan, 2016Posted In
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What To Expect At Your Sleep Study For Sleep Apnea
For some, the phrase “sleep study” might bring to mind an image of a person lying in an uncomfortable bed at a medical facility while being observed by a doctor or lab technician. While this less-than-cozy picture might not have been far from the truth in years past, today there’s a much better option for […]
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Dec, 2015Posted In
chronic snoring, snoring treatment, snoring treatment in Philadelphia
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Top Reasons to See a Dentist for Snoring Treatment in Philadelphia
Chronic snoring affects one in four Americans, making it a problem that impacts millions of individuals on a nightly basis. While it’s often met with a nudge of an elbow or roll of the eyes, chronic snoring is actually much more than a noisy nuisance – it can be a symptom of a serious sleep […]
Read More5 Things to Consider When Looking to Stop Sleep Apnea Without CPAP
Continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, has long been the first choice and most widely used option among doctors who treat sleep apnea. While the CPAP mask is non-invasive and effective for most people when used on a nightly basis, the reality is that more than half of the patients prescribed CPAP can’t – or […]
Read MoreThe Difference Between An Oral Appliance for Sleep Apnea and CPAP
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy has long been the gold standard in treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. And for the patient population that uses CPAP on a nightly basis as directed, this treatment provides significant health improvements. However, many patients simply reject the treatment or can only partially tolerate it. For every night that […]
Read MoreHow Effective is a Mouthguard for Snoring and Sleep Apnea?
When faced with different treatment options for snoring and sleep apnea, one primary question on every patient’s mind is “how effective is the treatment?”. Along with fit and comfort, the effectiveness of treatment will largely determine whether a patient will stay compliant night after night. Many patients come to eos dental sleep frustrated with their […]
Read MoreThe True Causes of Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition that has numerous stereotypes associated with it. Perhaps you’ve heard that it only affects men or overweight individuals or maybe you’ve been lead to believe that the sole treatment option available is a scary-looking mask called a CPAP machine. However, the reality is that obstructive sleep apnea can […]
Read MoreIs An Anti Snoring Mouthpiece Comfortable?
A common question that patients ask when exploring treatment with an anti snoring mouthpiece, also known as oral appliance therapy, is whether the device is comfortable. Not surprisingly, many of the patients who are asking this question are current or former CPAP users who have had trouble wearing a mask each night due to it’s […]
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Aug, 2015Posted In
dental device for sleep apnea, oral appliance therapy, sleep apnea treatment
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Why Choose A Dental Device for Sleep Apnea?
When you hear the term “dental device,” it might bring to mind things like dentures, orthodontic appliances or even mouth guards that prevent nighttime teeth grinding. One lesser-known type of dental device is an oral appliance that’s used to manage symptoms of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in a treatment called oral appliance therapy. […]
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Aug, 2015Posted In
CPAP alternative, oral appliance therapy, treat snoring without CPAP
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How to Treat Snoring Without CPAP in Philadelphia
Ever wish you could find a treatment to help you stop snoring and start sleeping better that didn’t involve wearing the mask? You might be surprised by just how many people are in the same boat. Approximately 80% of CPAP users are non-compliant, intolerant or simply refuse to wear the mask, citing complaints about uncomfortable […]
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