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Sleep Apnea Appliance

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For people with mild to moderate sleep apnea particularly those who sleep on their backs or stomachs dental devices may improve sleep and reduce the frequency and loudness of snoring. Removable oral appliances are proven and medically necessary for treating obstructive sleep apnea osa as documented by a sleep study e g polysomnography or home sleep apnea testing. Somnomed Device2 Jpg 500 500 Sleep Apnea Appliance Sleep Although continuous positive airway pressure therapy is the most recommended treatment for patients with obstructive sleep apnea not all patients are able to remain compliant with this form of treatment some complain of claustrophobia dry nasal passages skin irritation from masks difficulty tolerating pressurized air and accidentally removing the mask while tossing at night. Sleep apnea appliance . A somnodent sleep apnea oral appliance is a premium custom fitted dental device developed for the treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. Although cpap is the mo...