Coleman Center for Cosmetic Dentistry | Dr. Paul Coleman

Sleep Apnea is one of the most serious and under-treated medical condition facing us. An estimated 11 percent of the American public has Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and that number will only rise in the years ahead as our society becomes more sedentary and over-weight. There are many patients who are suffering from this disease, and are potentially unaware of their condition. Sleep Apnea is serious. Because of the chances of stroke or heart attack linked to this disease, longevity depends on diagnosing and treating this disease.

Generally the patient is tested in a sleep lab, but home monitoring kits are now on the market, making screening easier and cheaper. Once Apnea is diagnosed, common treatment is the use of a CPAP machine. This machine creates positive air pressure through the nose, keeping the airway open. If you currently wear this device, you know how noisy and inconvenient it can be. Unfortunately non-compliance is a major problem. Additionally, many patients who know they have Sleep Apnea refuse to get diagnosed as they know what the resulting recommendation will be (CPAP usage).

Sleep Apnea is a closure of the throat by the tongue while we sleep. The tongue effectively closes off the airway and the patient stops breathing. It is frequent in snorers, especially if the patient is over-weight.

If you have been diagnosed with OSA and hate wearing a CPAP, a simple dental device could solve your problem. While this treatment is not always a match for severe Apnea patients, if you are a mild to moderate patient with Sleep Apnea you may be a candidate.

Dr. Coleman has extensive training at the world-famous Las Vegas Institute (LVI) for Advanced Dental Studies. He has completed every cosmetic course offered at LVI, as well as courses in Neuromuscular TMJ care. He is certified in Oral Conscious Sedation ("Sleep Dentistry"), Invisalign® and PPM (Pure Power Mouth Guard), and is now offering a comfortable alternative to noisy, cumbersome CPAP’s for Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

Please visit Dr. Coleman’s website at www.drpaulcoleman.com.
Whatever dental concern you may have, you owe it to yourself to call Dr. Coleman today for a FREE consultation, 858-748-4802.