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Oral appliances, also called dental appliances or devices, may be an option for patients who cannot tolerate CPAP. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends dental devices for patients with mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea who are not appropriate candidates for CPAP or who have not been helped by it. (CPAP should be used for patients with severe sleep apnea whenever possible.)
Several different dental devices are available. A trained dental professional such as a...
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Sleep Apnea: Highlights
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Obstructive Sleep ApneaObstructive sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder. It occurs when tissues in the upper airways come too close to each other... Read more »
Obstructive sleep apnea
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Sleep apnea - obstructive; Apnea - obstructive sleep apnea syndrome; Sleep-disordered breathing; OSA Treatment The goal is to keep the... Read more »
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Generally, an artificial tooth or bridge attached to the underlying jawbone.Many older Americans have lost some or all of their teeth. For them,... Read more »
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