by SleepImp | Jun 8, 2022 | CPAP, CPAP Alternative, Dental Sleep, Oral Appliance, Oral Device, OSA, Skip CPAP, Sleep Apnea
In the aftermath of a recall by a major CPAP manufacturer, Phillips Respironics, there is national CPAP shortage. As a result, oral appliance therapy is being considered as a treatment option more than ever before. Oral Appliance and CPAP...
by SleepImp | Apr 15, 2020 | COVID19, CPAP, CPAP Alternative, OSA, Sleep Apnea
Our lives have changed in many ways since March when the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic came to the United States. Now we are bombarded with instructions and recommendations to keep us safe and minimize the health impact to our country. I trust we are all doing our...
by SleepImp | Mar 30, 2017 | CPAP, CPAP Alternative, Dental Sleep, Oral Appliance, Oral Device, OSA, Sleep Apnea
The two most common therapies for Obstructive Sleep Apnea are continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and mandibular advancement splints (oral appliance). These two therapies have similar benefits to patients but differ in comfort, ease of use and compliance...
by SleepImp | Mar 8, 2017 | CPAP, CPAP Alternative, OSA, Skip CPAP, Sleep Apnea
A recent study found that sleep apnea, even for one night, can affect blood pressure. “After just six hours of fluctuating oxygen levels, similar to what happens with sleep apnea, the body’s ability to regulate blood pressure is impaired.” There is an...
