Sleep apnea affects 12-18 million Americans and can lead to health problems such as stroke, heart disease, high blood pressure and depression. Most sleep apnea patients are given a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for treatment which is a mask attached to a machine that forces air into the airway during sleep. As you can imagine, the idea of wearing a mask to bed does not sound appealing and according to The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, up to 50% of sleep apnea patients do not comply with or tolerate CPAP. Oral appliance therapy consists of using a device worn like a mouth-guard to open the airway by holding your jaw forward. Oral appliance therapy has many advantages over the CPAP.  If you or someone you know might be suffering from obstructive sleep apnea, please schedule an initial consultation today with Dr. Teruel at 480-945-3629 or visit us at www.headpaininstitute.com for more information.

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