Westin Dentist Asks
If You Know You Have Sleep Apnea.
Now
that there is an effective, comfortable therapy for sleep apnea, our Westin
family dentistry practice is seeing more patients interested in the SomnoDent
appliance that quickly reduces or eliminates sleepless nights and bothersome
snoring. Sleep apnea and the more serious Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) can rob
you of energy during the day and over time can aggravate health conditions like
hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, work and driving related accidents and
even promote stroke.
How Likely Are You To Be Suffering From
Sleep Apnea?
It's estimated that there
are 30 million Americans that suffer from sleep apnea. Most
cases go undiagnosed because patients simply aren't aware that they have it or
that there is solution for their snoring and sleepless nights.
In the
past, treatment for sleep apnea was limited to surgery or the use of CPAP
therapy. The surgical procedure is not appropriate for all cases and the CPAP
device (a mask connected to and air pump via a hose) is so cumbersome and
inconvenient that few patients continue the therapy longer than 60 days.
As the
first Westin dentist, Dr. Pyle has
always stayed on the cutting edge of dental technology. When he learned of the
SomnoDent therapy he determined that it would greatly enhance the quality of
life for many patients and partook in the training that qualified him to
prepare custom devices. SomnoDent is the latest service to be added to an
already long list of family dental
services offered by the practice.
Today patients can have
custom designed appliances that are comfortable, allow normal speaking and
drinking, and eliminate the symptoms of sleep apnea made right in the office.
If this is an area you believe can help you, give us a call and schedule an
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