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Photos Of Cpap Devices For Sleep Apnea
Dental Devices
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
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