If you are finally taking your sleepless nights and heavy
snoring seriously and you are looking for a Weston sleep apnea specialist, look
no further than Dr. Stephen J. Pyle DDS. Weston's
"first dentist" Dr. Pyle has been treating obstructive
sleep apnea with comfortable and convenient dental appliances for years.
Recently Dr. Pyle joined the American Academy of Dental Sleep
Medicine (AADSM). The AADSM is the foremost authority on an area of dental
practice that focuses on the use of oral appliance therapy to treat
sleep-disordered breathing, including snoring and obstructive sleep apnea
(OSA). It encourages the continuing education of dentists working with patients
suffering from sleep apnea.
Dr. Pyle holds the AADSM Qualified Dentist
designation as a result of his experience with dental appliances and ongoing
work with patients with obstructive sleep apnea and their sleep disorder
physicians.
A Comfortable
Alternative to CPAP Therapy
For decades the default treatment for obstructive sleep apnea was CPAP therapy. This
device is worn at night. It fits over the nose where air under pressure is
pumped in via a hose connected to a compressor. The forced air provides the
pressure to keep the airway clear while the patient sleeps. With a clear airway
there is no snoring or gasping.
Of course this therapy has its
drawbacks. It's uncomfortable and patients have a low tolerance for its use. It
is cumbersome to transport if you travel away from home. It requires a plug in
within reach of the pump's cord; a problem in some hotels.
There is an alternative and it is the
therapy that Dr. Pyle specializes in. Custom formed dental appliances are worn
at night much like a sports guard. The appliance slightly adjusts the position
of the jaw preventing a collapse of soft tissue into the airway.
With the appliance in place the
patient gets the same advantages of CPAP therapy without the inconveniences.
With appliances the patient can speak normally and even drink water.
If you believe you are suffering from
sleep apnea, call our office today and make an appointment to see Dr. Pyle.
Your sleepless nights and daytime fatigue can quickly become a thing of the
past.
