Houston Sleep Apnea Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF has been impressed with the new oral device that he has been using for sleep apnea. Dr. Konig has been using the lingualess Somnadent for over a year for many of his sleep apnea patients.  In addition to using computer assisted technology to help determine […]
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Addressing problems in the mouth have much further implications than just straight teeth and chewing. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is another issue that can be traced to orthodontic treatment as well.  Functional orthodontics can help prevent these sleep problems too. Obstructive sleep apnea can occur when a person lies down to go to sleep and
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There are numerous sleep apnea appliances on the market and improvements and changes are continuous in this growing field. At a time when medical sleep specialists are now starting to recognize the benefits of referring patients for Oral appliance therapy (OAT), more and more patients are able to use these in place of CPAP machines.  CPAP
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a serious medical problem and is defined as a periodic disruption in breathing while asleep which causes oxygen shortages to the body. Â This shortage can cause medical problems from strokes to high blood pressure, to cardiac arrest and many more. CPAP machines have been used to try and help these
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With the increase in obesity in the United States over the past 20 years there has been a corresponding increase in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Â Worldwide obesity has doubled since 1980. This is why there are so many sleep labs that are around us. Where does dentistry come in to play with this? Neuromuscular Dentists
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If you have severely worn teeth or even wearing, it may be wise to find out the cause of this premature wear prior to considering cosmetic dentistry. Worn front teeth are an eye opener indicating probable bite problems, TMJ problems, or even airway problems. There is a reason that these teeth are wearing. Worn and
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More and more studies are showing that a large percentage of the population have Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and an even larger percentage is undiagnosed. There is no doubt that the use of the continuous positive airway pressure device (CPAP) is the gold standard for treating OSA. The problem is the extremely poor compliance rates.Â
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CPAP Alternatives: Consider Mandibular Advancement Devices More and more studies are showing that a large percentage of the population have Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and an even larger percentage is undiagnosed. There is no doubt that the use of the continuous positive airway pressure device (CPAP) is the gold standard for treating OSA. The problem
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Is your jaw sore sometimes or do you have head pain or headaches? Are you aware of clinching or grinding your teeth? Do you snore at nighttime? Are headaches and neckaches a part of your day? Does your jaw joint pop or make noise? Do you feel as if you have an earache? The temporomandibular joint  These
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Bruxism is classified as grinding of the teeth and often involves clenching as well. Bruxism has numerous causes including bite related problems, stress, medical issues, some mediations, and even sleep apnea. Not everyone is aware of bruxism or develops symptoms from it. Some symptoms of bruxism are headaches, wearing down of your teeth, jaw pain,
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