Sleep Apnea Appliances
Many people in recent years have started turning to dental professionals for help addressing obstructive sleep apnea, a serious disorder affecting millions. With appropriate diagnosis and therapy using the right oral appliance, symptoms can be alleviated and patients can return to a restful and uninterrupted night’s sleep.
Dr. Martin Bassiur and his dedicated staff utilize the highest standards of care in every treatment they offer, but it’s Dr. Bassiur’s own successful experience using sleep apnea appliances that patients truly appreciate. If you are looking for a non-invasive way to resolve sleep disorders such as disruptive snoring and sleep apnea in Manhattan, call us today to learn how we can help!
Determining the Right Appliance for You
Sleep apnea occurs when a person’s breathing is continually interrupted while they are asleep. Though these disruptions can affect anyone, the following factors have been linked with an increased risk for obstructive sleep apnea:
• Excess Weight
• Smoking
• Asthma
• Family History of Sleep Apnea
Men and women can equally experience obstructive sleep apnea.
There are a variety of oral appliances that are designed to improve obstructive sleep apnea and snoring. The oral appliance opens the airway to allow improved breathing. The ultimate goal of treatment is for patients to experience better sleep patterns.
Patients who are referred to our offices for treatment of sleep disorders are evaluated on an individual basis. We discuss in detail the patient's sleep apnea problems and how they may be remedied. Our focus is also on helping patients who have failed or cannot tolerate CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) treatment on a full-time basis.
Utilizing Personal Experience to Inform Treatment
At our offices, patients receive a unique experience because every appliance our practice recommends has been personally used by Dr. Bassiur. After determining your specific needs and goals for treatment, we help fit you for a sleep apnea appliance that will be most beneficial in relieving symptoms.
As the Director of Dental Sleep Medicine at Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Dr. Bassiur uses his personal experience not only to help our patients but to educate interns and residents the effective techniques for treating sleep apnea.
Schedule an Appointment Today
Dr. Bassiur has nearly 20 years of experience helping patients find solutions to the symptoms caused by obstructive sleep apnea. If you live or work in Manhattan, the surrounding boroughs, or Northern New Jersey and are looking for expert assistance in choosing the right sleep apnea appliance, call today to schedule an appointment.