Sleep apnea is the cessation of breathing for ten or more seconds at a time during sleep, and while anyone can suffer from this sleep disorder, it is more common for patients over the age of 60. That means it’s very important that your treatment option is covered by Medicare. If you are one of the thousands of US adults over 60 with sleep apnea, oral appliance therapy may be a great option for you, and most dental sleep medicine is covered by Medicare and other insurance providers.
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Medicare & Dental Sleep Medicine
November 29, 2017
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4 Things Parents Need to Know About Childhood Sleep Apnea
October 8, 2017
Sleep apnea is the cessation of breathing for ten or more seconds at a time during sleep, and while most patients are only diagnosed with this sleep disorders as adults, children are actually prone to this condition as well. According to the results of the Tucson Children’s Assessment of Sleep Apnea (TuCASA), many young people suffer from undiagnosed sleep apnea. Even more alarming, many of these children, below the age of five, have behavioral, cognitive, and developmental concerns associated with sleep apnea.
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Can I Use an Oral Appliance Instead of CPAP?
August 15, 2017
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, you may be worried that continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the only treatment option you have. These systems are effective, but many patients struggle to adjust to the sounds or sensations caused by their CPAP systems. A dentist can provide a viable alternative treatment option. Oral appliance therapy keeps the airway clear using just a small, portable, comfortable mouthguard rather than large facial masks and noisy air pumps. They’re not effective in treating all cases of sleep apnea. Sufferers of central sleep apnea, which occurs when the brain fails to trigger the body to inhale during sleep, will not receive adequate relief from sleep apnea therapy using oral appliances. Additionally, those who have severe obstructive sleep apnea may be better served by using a CPAP system or combined oral appliance and CPAP therapy. For patients with mild to moderate apnea, oral appliances may be a great option.
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How An Oral Appliance Can Be Your Sleep Apnea Therapy
September 20, 2016
The old adage that Las Vegas is the city that never sleeps is simply that… an adage. It might be true for the millions of travelers that are drawn to the city’s bright lights and spectacles every year, but for those that live here, sleep is as necessary as it is for the rest of the country. Of course whenever you want to change things up and be the tourist for once, you need to pack one extra thing most people on the trip do not: Your CPAP machine. Airports and travel can be stressful enough on their own, but now you’re discussing your medical condition with your travel mates who are wondering what your extra piece of baggage is. You’re anxious about sharing a room because you don’t want the sound of your CPAP to disturb anyone, because you know how inhibiting too little sleep can be. Life would be so much easier without it, but you need it, right? That might not be the case anymore, as an oral appliance from iSleepSolutions could be your ideal sleep apnea therapy. (more…)
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Sleep Apnea Therapy Helps People Struggling with Weight
August 31, 2016
You’ve heard the saying, “You snooze. You lose.” With some people, it’s more like, “You snore. You gain.” Studies show a link between BMI, or body mass index, and sleep apnea, a prevalent sleep disorder affecting more than 18 million adults in the United States. Sleep apnea therapy from Dr. Pamela West, sleep dentist in Las Vegas, treats the harmful effects of snoring so patients rest and have better overall health. (more…)
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