Clearwater Periodontist Shares What is Sleep Apnea? Dental Sleep Medicine

The most successful treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a CPAP appliance, however, 60% to 83% percent of users cannot tolerate this device.

With the high rejection rate of the CPAP, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine designated dental sleep oral appliances as the No. 1 nonsurgical alternative for the CPAP intolerant. Numerous sleep appliances are available to the public and distributed through dentists.

Your dental professional can help you identify if a sleep appliance may help you. If you have any questions about OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea) or dental sleep medicine, contact our office today at 727-586-2681 or visit our website at www.brittenperio.com