Sleep apnea is recognized as causing  many types of serious medical conditions.  Snoring is an indication that sleep apnea may be present.  I work closely with your physician to evaluate you for possible sleep apnea.  A CPAP device is an excellent treatment for sleep apnea sufferers, especially severe sleep apnea, but is often not tolerated for a variety of reasons.  So, what happens, is they stop using it, and then their heart problems, blood pressure, daytime drowsiness, snoring, and almost any other disease gets worse.If you have mild to moderate sleep apnea an oral appliance that we construct may work very well for you.  If you have severe sleep apnea, and cannot tolerate a CPAP, an oral appliance may then be indicated for you. 

  Manchester, near Hartford CT sleep apnea dentist oral appliance treatment, Freedman Dentistry

One patient we treated with an oral appliance writes of her major improvement:

"I was diagnosed with mild to moderate sleep apnea and was unable to use the CPAP machine which delivers a flow of compressed air via a tube connected to a facial mask.  Dr. Freedman suggested an alternative, a dental apparatus that eases the lower jaw forward and down slightly.  The device would help me breathe during sleep by allowing the airway to remain open.  Dr. Freedman and Dawn made a mold of my mouth and teeth and a two piece permanent comfortable set was devised from the mold.  They did a perfect job ensuring the fit was comfortable.  It took me just a few days to get used to wearing it.  I’ve been sleeping better and seem to require less sleep and also wake more refreshed when I use it."    Karen L.

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Treatment of Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea This brochure provides an overview of the causes of snoring, defines Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and explains the three major approaches to treating OSA, including Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT), and surgery. The brochure features detailed diagrams of the airway as it appears when mandibular repositioning devices or tongue retaining devices are in use. Read Article

Oral Appliance Therapy for Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea This brochure provides valuable information for current and prospective patients seeking treatment for snoring or OSA. The brochure features basic information about sleep-related breathing disorders (SBD), an explanation of how oral appliances work, indications and advantages of their use, descriptions of mandibular repositioning and tongue retaining appliances, and an explanation of ongoing care. Read Article

Dental Sleep Medicine and Insurance Reimbursement This brochure provides a concise clarification of the importance of predetermination of benefits, standards of care, and appealing a denial of benefits. This information is intended for all patients interested in pursuing Oral Appliance Therapy to treat their snoring or OSA. Read Article