Snoring and Sleep Apnea Treatments
Do you snore aggressively? Do you have mild, moderate or severe sleep apnea? Do you have trouble wearing the CPAP mask? Dr. Segal takes an alternative approach to treating sleep-related breathing disorders, including sleep apnea.
It’s a surprisingly common approach that eliminates the CPAP mask. Instead, Dr. Segal uses a custom appliance designed by the doctor himself that keeps the mouth open at all times while you sleep.
The Conditions Called Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea are quite common. These two conditions affect millions of people, and are potentially life threatening. While you sleep, an “apnea” occurs when breathing stops for 10 seconds or more. This places a significant strain on your cardiovascular system and heart. These disturbances during sleep prevent air from reaching your lungs.
Diagnosing Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
No dentist is permitted to diagnose sleep apnea. However, Dr. Segal has been trained in dental sleep medicine and routinely collaborates with physicians who specialize in traditional sleep medicine to treat sleep apnea patients. An accurate diagnosis involves recording a variety of body functions during sleep. Reimbursement with co-pay is available through most medical insurance companies.
