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Dr. Paul S. Taxin Announces Oral Appliances to Treat Sleep Apnea and Snoring
Hopewell Junction, NY (PRWEB) November 20, 2007 -- Dr. Paul Taxin, a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, knows how effective an oral appliance can be in the treatment of a common sleep disorder known as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Many of Dr. Taxin's patients have found much needed relief through this simple treatment option. Many of the Sleep Labs have worked with Dr. Taxin.
New professional guidelines have provided further support:oral appliances, which are similar in appearance to an orthodontic retainer or a sports mouthguard, are an excellent treatment option for patients with mild to moderate sleep apnea.
The practice parameters, which were created by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and published in the journal SLEEP, were written by an expert task force and were based on an accompanying review of scientific evidence. Although the parameters recommend continuous positive airway pressure (CP AP) as the first line of treatment for patients with severe cases of OSA, they state that oral appliances may benefit a percentage of patients with more severe levels of airway obstruction. The task force also concluded that it is appropriate to use oral appliances to treat snoring patients who do not respond to behavioral interventions such as losing weight or changing sleep positions.
"These guidelines support what I have seen first-hand in my experience as a specialist in dental sleep medicine," said Dr. Taxin. "A professionally fitted oral appliance can be the best treatment option for many people who suffer from sleep-disordered breathing. Oral appliances are less expensive and more convenient than other available treatments, and they have a high rate of success in mild and moderate cases of sleep apnea."
While snoring is common and often harmless, it can also be a warning sign for OSA, a serious medical condition that affects an estimated 18 million people in the United States. Dangers related to OSA include severe daytime sleepiness, an increased risk of high blood pressure, and higher rates of heart attack and stroke.
"Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the tongue and soft tissues in the back of the throat collapse and block the airway during sleep, which produces pauses in breathing that prevent air from getting to the lungs, "These pauses can occur a few times or several hundred times per night."
When worn during sleep, an oral appliance maintains an open and unobstructed airway in the throat by repositioning or stabilizing the lower jaw, tongue, soft palate or uvula. There are many types of oral appliances, with some designed only to treat snoring and others for both snoring and sleep apnea therapy.
The new practice parameters recommended that patients with mild to moderate OSA use an oral appliance when they prefer it to CP AP, which is the most effective treatment for sleep apnea. An oral appliance should also be considered by patients who are unable to successfully use CP AP or who fail surgical intervention. Patients with severe cases of OSA may also benefit from an oral appliance when either CP AP or surgery is unsuccessful.
The most common warning signs for OSA are frequent and loud snoring, daytime sleepiness, and waking up during the night with a choking sound or gasping for breath. Often it is the bed partner of a person with OSA who first recognizes these symptoms. Men and women who are obese are also at a higher risk for this sleep disorder. Medical treatment is necessary to prevent OSA from having a detrimental impact on an individual's physical health.
To schedule a consultation with Taxin Dental, call 845-226-1376 or 877-DRTAXIN.
Contacts:
Dr. Paul Taxin DMD
Hopewell Professional Building~2 Jay Lane~ Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
Phone: (845) 226-1376~ Fax%uF04C845) 226-5819~ www.taxindental.com
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