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Wednesday, February 3, 2010

ALTERNATIVE TO CPAP



As stated in a recent Wall Street Journal article, as many as 18 million people have obstructive sleep apnea, and the numbers are expected to rise. Most people receive an accurate diagnosis from a sleep lab, where the patient is monitored throughout the night. The most common form of treatment has been the CPAP, a breathing mask that's connected to an air pump and sends pressurized air through the patient's nose. And although some patients can receive dramatic relief, most have found the CPAP to be cumbersome, noisy, and uncomfortable.

Thanks to the latest in sleep apnea dental appliances, the SomnoMed MAS is a welcome alternative for those who suffer from mild to moderate apnea. The SomnoMed MAS is a comfortable, custom-made appliance consisting of upper and lower dental plates that can be titrated to move the lower jaw slightly forward, preventing obstruction of the airway while you sleep.

Compared to the bulky and expensive CPAP, this dental appliance is backed by a large body of clinical research, has a higher level of patient compliance, and is a cost effective alternative for those unable to tolerate the CPAP.

Please ask our office if you have any questions about dental sleep appliances or dental care.
We can be reached at 713-668-2289, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF

posted by Ron Konig at 7:21 AM

Ronald W. Konig, DDS  866-918-7221

Konig Center for Cosmetic & Comprehensive Dentistry
2201 West Holcombe, Suite 300, Houston, TX 77030

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