Dental appliances for sleep disorders.Through the development of new dental appliances, dentists can help patients sleep better at night by treating and curing snoring, sleep apnea central sleep apnea sleep apnea, episodes of interrupted breathing during sleep. Obstructive sleep apnea is a common disorder in which relaxation of muscles in the throat repeatedly close off the airway during sleep; the person wakes just enough to take a gasping breath. This process is repeated many times during sleep and usually is not remembered the next day. sleep apnea from failure of stimulation by medullary respiratory centers. obstructive sleep apnea sleep apnea from collapse or obstruction of the airway during sleep, such as in the obese. sleep apnea transient attacks of apnea during sleep, resulting in acidosis and pulmonary arteriolar vasoconstriction and hypertension. , and other sleep-related disorders. The Appliance Therapy Group therapy group: see group psychotherapy. has produced a free pamphlet called "Your Dentist Can Make Every Night Silent." It provides important information on how an Appliance Therapy Dentist can treat common sleep disorders. The Appliance Therapy Group also provides referrals to local dentists who can help treat sleep apnea and snoring through the use of dental appliances. The pamphlet and referrals to Appliance Therapy Dentists are available by calling Patient Services at (888) 423-3270 or visiting www. Appliance Therapy Group.com. Circle 126 on Reader Service Card |
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