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Is cpap the only treatment for sleep apnea?

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Dr. Robert Arm answered

Specializes in Pathology

Sleep apnea: Impossible to answer withou complete history.Your diagnosis should be based on a sleep study by your md. Cpap, bipap, etc are gold standards, but weigh loss helps, altered medication can help-check with md.If you can't use cpap, an oral appliance like the tap may help.You need to see a dentist that specializes in sleep apnea.Often oral medicine will and dentists in sleep academy.

Answered 12/19/2014

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Dr. Mark Birnbach answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Sleep apnea: Custom made dental appliances have been approved as an alternative treatment for mild to moderate sleep apnea. Seek out a dentist who has been trained in the neuromuscular technique to fabricate the most effective and most comfortable alternative.

Answered 2/12/2014

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