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How often should i have a sleep study done?

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Dr. John Van der Werff answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Depends: A sleep study should be done if you have signs of a sleep problem, need follow up to determine if treatment is successful, or if there is a change in your sleep situation requiring a reevaluation by your physician. Hope that helps...

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Answered 3/21/2015

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