Sleep Apnea Treatment

Snoring predisposes a person to sleep apnea (disordered breathing during sleep). As you get older, the tissues at the back of your throat become less rigid and more loose. Surgery is one way to correct the problem. Another is to use a "CPAP mask," which... Full Answer

Treating sleep apnea addresses the symptoms of sleep disruption, day time sleepiness, difficulty with concentration, and cardiovascular issues. Watch this video to learn more from Dr. Scott Leibowitz about treating sleep apnea. Full Answer

We have found that CPAP therapies and treatments for sleep apnea can stabilize the disease. Weight loss is the most sure way to reverse the disease process, correct the obstructive process and treat the dangerous effects on heart disease. Full Answer

Nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nasal CPAP) is now the treatment of choice for obstructive sleep apnea. It is almost 100 percent effective and safe for stopping snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. While CPAP is not invasive, it eliminates... Full Answer

It is a device that was invented in the 1930s with research that started in the 1980s. Today there are over 70 designs. It fits in the mouth and goes over the upper and lower teeth. It is used to treat obstructive sleep apnea by holding the lower jaw... Full Answer

It was first made in the 1930s. Its research was started in the 1980s for the treatment of sleep apnea. It holds the jaw forward to prevent the back of the throat from collapsing. There are currently over 70 different designs and a dentist delivers them.... Full Answer

There are over 70 different designs. The ones available over the counter or on the internet are not FDA approved for sleep apnea. The best way to treat obstructive sleep apnea with an oral appliance is to work with a dentist who has considerable... Full Answer

I am assuming by devices, you mean oral devices. There are oral devices that can be effective at treating obstructive sleep apnea. They are prescribed by a physician and best constructed and delivered by a dentist with extensive experience and education... Full Answer

CPAP is the abbreviation for continuous positive airway pressure. This is a treatment for people who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. With CPAP, a face mask is worn at night. The mask is attached to a machine that sends pressurized air into... Full Answer

The Pillar procedure is typically an in-office treatment that may help relieve your obstructive sleep apnea symptoms. After giving you a local anesthetic, your doctor will place several tiny pieces of polyester string in the back of your mouth.... Full Answer