Office Hours Monday – Thursday 8am – 5pm   362 New Byhalia Rd. Suite 3 Collierville, TN 38017    901-853-8116 Collierville Dental Sleep Medicine  Good sleep hygiene, weight loss, and exercise are some helpful OSA treatments a patient can practice on their own. However, only two medical treatment options are actually available for the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea; Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) and surgery. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is pressurized air generated from a bedside machine. The air is delivered through a tube, connected to a mask, covering the nose. The force of the pressurized air splints the airway open. The CPAP opens the airway like air into a balloon; when air is blown into the balloon, it opens and gets wider. This is exactly how CPAP clears the airway. Surgical Procedures Oral and maxillofacial surgeons may consider a variety of methods to evaluate, diagnose and treat upper airway obstruction. These specialists treat upper airway obstructive disorders by utilizing both minimally invasive procedures as well as more complex surgery, including jaw advancement. Additionally, an Otolaryngologist (Ears, Nose and Throat doctor - ENT) may evaluate you for other types of surgery, mainly the removal of the excess tissues in the throat. It may be necessary to remove tonsils and adenoids (especially in children), the uvula, or even parts of the soft palate and the throat.  901-853-8116 Medical Treatment Options  |
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