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office newsAugust, 2008 Most insurance companies will cover a large percentage of the cost of oral appliance therapy if the therapy is performed by a properly trained and qualified dentist.
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oral appliance therapy for snoring & sleep apneaNow there is an effective way to control snoring and obstructive sleep apnea without resorting to cumbersome CPAP devices. A small device, similar to an orthodontic appliance, can be an alternative to CPAP machines and, in many cases, be the first choice for treatment of mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea. insurance coverageDr. Rogers is the only dentist in the region who is credentialed by the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and Blue Cross Blue Shield to practice dental sleep medicine. Continues... Special InterestHow do I choose a dentist who is experienced in this area? ...Improperly treated obstructive sleep apnea can increase the risk for heart attack, stroke, diabetes and other serious illnesses. Choosing a competent sleep-disorders dentist is important. Make sure the dentist you select to handle your health is properly trained and educated with adequate experience. If possible, work with a dentist that is board certified by the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine....more How do I know if I have sleep apnea? ...Take this simple test but be sure to visit your physician if you think you have a problem. This test is for daytime sleepiness, not specifically for snoring and sleep apnea. However, if you or someone you know snores each night and is sleepy during the day, there is an increased likelihood that OSA is present. ...more I can't wear my CPAP, what can I do? ...Now there is an effective way to control snoring and obstructive sleep apnea without resorting to cumbersome CPAP devices. A small device, similar to an orthodontic appliance, can be an alternative to CPAP machines and, in many cases, be the first choice for treatment of mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea. ...more How you can save your bedpartner's life ? ...At the very least, snoring is an obnoxious irritation! In addition, loud, continuous snoring can have significant health consequences for the bed-partner. Studies show that when snoring is treated, the bed-partner’s sleep quality is improved leading to better health. ...more Our video...
pittsburgh dental sleep medicine, PCPittsburgh Dental Sleep Medicine is the only dental practice in the tri-state area that is devoted exclusively to solving the problems of those who suffer from sleep disordered breathing. solutions to snoring and sleep apnea problemsIf you or a loved one snores or has had difficulty wearing their medically prescribed CPAP, Dr. Robert Rogers of Pittsburgh Dental Sleep Medicine has had the years of experience necessary to offer a unique dental solution. Dr. Rogers is happy to consult with those who feel that they are having a problem with snoring or sleep apnea but have not been diagnosed and as well as those who are unable or unwilling to wear a CPAP unit. Dr. Rogers also works closely with other dentists in the tri-state area and with family physicians and sleep specialists. Pittsburgh Dental Sleep Medicine serves the needs of those who snore and have sleep apnea in Pittsburgh and communities in the Pittsburgh area, Ohio and West Virginia Among the communities we serve in the Pittsburgh area are: Mt. Lebanon, Fox Chapel, Shadyside, Squirrel Hill, Southside, Monroeville, North Hills, South Hills, Cranberry, Wexford, Penn Hills, New Castle, Allison Park, Hampton, Oakland, Moon Township, Bethel Park, Upper Saint Claire. Among the communities in Ohio are: Youngstown, Steubenville Among the communities in West Virginia are: Morgantown, Wheeling
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Rising Tide of Obesity in America Continues UnabatedDespite efforts to stem the surge of obesity in America, the problem worsened in much of the country last year....Continue Tired All the Time? It May be Sleep ApneaRepetitive blockages of the airway, called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), can reduce airflow or cause breathing to stop. When this happens, frequent brief awakenings can leave a person feeling excessively sleepy during the day, even though they believe they have had a full night's sleep....Continue Sleep Apnea Warning SignsSleep apnea is a disorder affecting about 18 million Americans that has the potential for serious, and even fatal complications. Persons with sleep apnea actually stop breathing for brief periods of time (usually 10-20 seconds) while asleep. ...Continue Snoring in kids could signal sleep apneaSnoring is common in children, but, in some cases, the snoring is only a symptom of a more serious health concern, obstructive sleep apnea...Continue Poor Sleep May Lead to Hypertension in TeensTeenagers who don't get enough good-quality sleep are at substantially increased risk for prehypertension, researchers here said...Continue |
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