Dental Sleep Apnea Medicine & Snoring Mouthpiece Treatment St Louis

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Call Us at 636-394-6044
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The Need For Sleep
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) occurs when the
tongue and soft palate relax into the airway
during sleep and prevent your breath from flowing
freely. When the airway is sufficiently blocked,
our bodys built in survival instinct is
triggered and we awaken sufficiently to restart
breathing. As we fall back into sleep, we again
relax, OSA re-occurs, we reawaken and the cycle
continues throughout the night. The waking
episodes can happen a few times a night (mild
apnea) to many times an hour and can last for
seconds or several minutes while the body
struggles to breathe. The resulting disruption to
sleep can produce any number of effects on the
body from a simple headache and sleepiness to
more severe health issues, such as a link to
heart disease and depression.
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Snoring
67 of adults snore, and while snoring may not
seem to be the same health problem as OSA, it can
be an indicator of sleep apnea. In addition, the
noise of snoring can actually cause the sleeper
and (more often) others to wake during the night.
The resulting lack of sleep produces the same
results no matter the cause.
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• Our Treatment Options

• EMA

• Narval CC

The EMA is also a custom-made appliance that fits
over the upper and lower teeth. It differs from
the Adjustable PM Positioner in that it is in two
pieces that connect with straps on the sides.
This appliance uses a thinner plastic and can
feel be less intrusive for patients who have
smaller mouths or a concern about wearing
something in their mouth. The straps come in
5 different lengths and flexibilities which
allows jaw position to be advanced gradually.
While the thinner wall of this appliance and the
flush fitting straps benefit fit, it is not as
durable as other appliances nor is it as
adjustable as some other appliances.
The Narval CC is a custom-made mandibular
repositioning device (MRD). The Narval CC is an
alternative solution for patients with mild to
moderate OSA and patients who do not tolerate
CPAP treatment. It has patented physiological
articulation and unique comfortable splints to
optimise patient acceptance and treatment
efficacy.
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Snoring
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The TAP 3
The TAP 3 appliance is a proven treatment
protocol for mild to severe OSA. The relatively
simple design attaches the upper and lower jaws
together by utilizing a small hook and socket
mechanism and holds the adjustment position until
the device is removed. The TAP 3 uses a small,
detachable key that can be used by the patient to
self-manage the adjustments incrementally,
allowing the jaw the opportunity to adapt
gradually, until the desired position is
achieved.
This custom made appliance is two piece that
easily fits over the teeth. There is no connector
in this style, allowing greater flexibility and
movement for the wearer. Adjustments are made at
the side of the upper piece with a key and screw
mechanism. Wings at the sides of the bottom piece
ride against ridges on the side of the top
piece. This appliance is durable and works well
for patients who clench or grind teeth during
sleep.
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Connect Us
Kevin F. Postol, D.D.S.Snoring and Sleep Apnea
Dental Treatment 15208 Manchester RoadBallwin,
MO 63011, USA. E-mail kpostol_at_postoldds.com Pho
ne 636-394-6044 Fax[phone]
Office Hours
Monday....................1000am
700pmTuesday....................900am
600pmWednesday..............700am
400pmThursday...................700am
400pmFriday........................Closed
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