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Monday – Thursday

8am – 5pm

362 New Byhalia Rd.

Suite 3

Collierville, TN 38017

Collierville Dental

Sleep Medicine

901-853-8116

What is Dental Sleep Medicine?

901-853-8116

Dental Sleep Medicine is the field of dentistry that deals with the fabrication, titration (adjustment) and monitoring of oral appliances to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and primary disruptive snoring. While snoring has been known to cause numerous problems like sleepiness and fatigue, research now indicates that several cardiovascular diseases may be linked to snoring and OSA.

OSA is a sleep breathing disorder in which

breathing is interrupted repeatedly throughout

the night by the base of the tongue and the

tissues of the soft palate falling back into the

airway and obstructing the flow of air. OSA is a

serious condition which is diagnosed by a doctor,

but it is often under-diagnosed and left untreated.

New studies, as reported by the Cleveland Clinic

Heart Advisor, show significant links between

snoring and sleep apnea and heart diseases

such as hypertension and heart failure.

Snoring, for many, may not just be a social

problem causing disruption of sleep for the

snorer and bed partner, but could be linked to

more serious health risks. Many of those who

suffer from OSA have at one time or another

tried treating their breathing disorder with a CPAP machine but have discontinued that treatment due to compliance or tolerance issues. For them, oral appliance therapy can give them an alternative treatment option.