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CPAP or Bust?

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Options other than CPAP

The 'Gold Standard' for treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea, CPAP, is and always will be the best option for treating this potentially deadly disease. Unfortunately, and the statistics bear the truth, that compliance is largely less than 50%!

So what if you just can't tolerate a CPAP, what can you do? Weight loss and varying the position you sleep in can often be of a great benefit. There are various types of surgical procedures. They are painful, carry risk but can be effective; they certainly don't have a compliance issue!

Oral appliances generally have a high degree a patient compliance, low risk and are extremely effective in treating mild to moderate obstructive sleep disorders.
Most importantly and regardless of your choice for treating your sleep disorder is to do something. Make an appointment for a sleep study! They now can be done in the comfort of your own bed. Find out if you are at risk!

If you have any questions regarding oral sleep appliances and Obstructive Sleep Disorders, please contact us for a complimentary consultation at 561-394-9000.

Kenneth A. Mogell, D.M.D.