Snoring

Snoring
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Snore Blocker Treatment

General Facts

• More than 40 million Americans suffer from primary snoring and sleep apnea.

• More than 12 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, and it is as prevalent as diabetes or asthma.

• Sufferers wake up 20 to 30 times an hour and up to 400 times per night, unbeknownst to him or her.

• About 38,000 people die from complications due to sleep apnea each year in the U.S.

• Affects 24% of adult males and 9% of adult females between the ages of 30 and 60 years.

• Each year, sleep disorders, sleep deprivation, and sleepiness add an estimated $15.9 billion to the national
health care bill.

• Untreated sleep apnea patients are 3 times (or more) likely to have automobile accidents.

The procedure is the only implantable treatment cleared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Sleep apnea is defined as the interruption of breathing during sleep and owes its name to the Greek word apnea, meaning “want of breath.” The most common form of sleep apnea, OSA causes a blockage in the throat that prevents proper airflow, causing sufferers to wake up hundreds of times throughout the night. The most common symptoms of sleep apnea are snoring and fatigue. However, reaching far beyond these symptoms, OSA has been linked to heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, memory problems, weight gain, impotency and headaches.

The procedure is designed to restore or stiffen the palate, a contributor in nearly 80 percent of patients suffering from sleep and breathing disorders. The procedure places three inserts in the patient’s soft palate, causing the palate to stiffen. The stiffening helps to prevent or lessen blockages of the airway – effectively treating sleep apnea. The inserts are less than one inch long and made from a woven soft polyester material that has been used for many years in implantable medical products. The procedure is conducted in a single, short, in-office setting using local anesthetic and is completely reversible. Most patients report that the procedure is virtually painless and that they are able to resume normal activities and diet the same day.

Snoring Clinical Trial Results

• Within 90 days, more than 90% of patients and 86% of their bed partners were satisfied with the results.

• In the U.S., there is less than a one percent reported complication rate (partial extrusions).

Wheatfield Family Dentistry
Meadowbrook Square Plaza #6
3571 Niagara Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Tel: 716-694-1777 Fax: 716-694-1888

Wheatfield Tonawanda Dentists and Dentistry
Dr. Casacci is a dentist for general dentistry: dental fillings, root canals, gum disease treatment (gingivitis - periodontal disease). She also is a dentists for dental cleaning, dental crowns, dental bridges, dental bonding. She is a Tonawanda and Wheatfield based dentist for preventative dentistry and family dental needs. For cases of gum disease, root canals, TMJ or for dental braces, she is your general dentist with dental specialist training. Care for your teeth by visiting the dentist on a regular basis. Dr. Casacci is the best dentists for gentle pain free Tonawanda and Wheatfield based dentistry!

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