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Obstructive sleep apnea. how do you feel about treatment options?

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Dr. Gary Lederman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

By Individual : Each of us has to find what is best for each of us. CPAP works well if we can tolerate it. Weight management, improved sleep hygiene, alcohol avoidance all can be helpful. Mad appliances are good in milder cases, or for those who are CPAP intolerant. Dealing with allergies, managing respiratory issues is important. Surgical intervention can be effective, but i admit to a non-surgical bias.

Answered 11/3/2014

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Start conservativley: Have a sleep study done to confirm the diagnosis and then start with conservative modes of treatment. Try losing some weight if you are overweight, try CPAP or a mandibular advancement appliance that can be made by a dentist trained in this. Surgery should be a last resort.

Answered 11/3/2014

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

CPAP best but...: CPAP is the Cadillac and best treatment one can get for sleep apnea, but dental mouthpieces are a viable option for those who cannot or will not wear the CPAP. For snoring and mild sleep apnea, oral mouthpieces work quite well. You should have a sleep study first to determine the severity of your sleep apnea.

Answered 11/4/2014

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Mask is best.: The CPAP or BiiPAP mask is the best way to treat it. There are bite plates and nose inserts and surgical procedures that exist, but the mask is the best. Weight loss cures it if you're significantly overweight.

Answered 11/7/2014

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