Can I use an oral appliance instead of a CPAP machine to treat obstructive sleep apnea?
Achieving a beautiful, healthy smile is easy under the care and attention of an experienced dental team. However, what about conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea? This particular sleeping disorder can be incredibly problematic for our patients, especially when they find their primary care physician recommending the use of a clunky CPAP machine. Fortunately, Drs. Praj Kamat and Ruhi Sangha of Transcendentist in Berkeley, California, are here to help with an alternative treatment. We at Transcendentist recommend the use of oral appliances for sleep apnea if a patient is non-compliant with a CPAP machine. Oral appliances cannot be used as … Continue reading