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Dr. Neal discusses oral appliance alternative to CPAP video
Oral Appliances - If you have snoring or mild to moderate sleep apnea, an oral appliance can be an effective first-line therapy.
Why use our Oral Appliances?
Sleep Apnea is a serious condition. You do not want to get any appliance and "hope it is working properly"
Very few dentists know if the appliance is working properly as they do not test the result due to lack of training and knowledge on proper design for each individual.
Very few dentists and physicians invest in equipment to test for proper airway stabilization and improved Sleep Apnea Scores.
We Do
- We test to make sure that Oral Appliance is your best option
- We pick the best appliance for your situation
- We test to design and adjust the Appliance to your "Ideal position"
- We follow up with a take home sleep study to ensure it is effective
- We work closely with your physician to make sure you have the best possible outcome, rather than just making an appliance and sending you on your way.
First choice by AASM for mild to moderate OSA
Oral Appliances are recommended as the first choice for treatment of mild to moderate Sleep Apnea by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
The oral appliance is a molded device that is placed in the mouth at night to hold the lower jaw and bring the tongue forward. By bringing the jaw forward, the appliance elevates the soft palate or retains the tongue to keep it from falling back in the airway and blocking breathing. Although not as effective as the continuous positive airway pressure (C-PAP) systems, oral appliances are indicated for use in patients with snoring or mild to moderate OSA who prefer oral appliances, who do not respond to C-PAP, are not appropriate candidates for C-PAP, or who fail treatment attempts with C-PAP or behavioral changes.
Over the counter oral appliances are not calibrated
Oral appliances available in stores or on the internet cannot be properly calibrated, and can be dangerous to your health. These appliances are set to an unknown average value.
We do not Guess, We Test
We test you and your oral appliance ensure comfort and effectiveness. We test your airway to determine the best jaw position for your particular problem using advanced Eccovision metrics. We also follow up with an easy advanced take home sleep study to insure that your appliance is delivering the improvement you need for maximum health. We can fine tune your appliance with this data for maximum comfort and maximum improvement in your Sleep Apnea.
Advanced Training
Dr. Neal has advanced training in Sleep Apnea screening, and Oral Appliance treatment. through Sleep Group Solutions.Dr. Neal is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.
At Crystal Lake dental Associates, we will work closely with you and your doctor to make sure the proper oral appliance is fitted and tested to give you the maximum benefit and comfort. We will use advanced methods testing to insure you the best possible result.
Dr. Neal is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.
How Can I Get Started?
You can make an appointment for a no charge consultation.
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(815) 459-2202
Crystal Lake Dental Associates
Located at 280 B Memorial Court Crystal Lake Illinois 60014
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You deserve a comfortable, healthy , and beautiful smile. Dr. Neal is a general dentist with special training to treat patients for snoring and sleep apnea in Crystal Lake, Huntley, Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, Woodstock, McHenry, Cary, and the surrounding McHenry county area.