Sleep Disorders

Your Main Headquarters for Sleep Apnea Treatment

Our training and experience has given us the skills and knowledge to assist patients with their sleep apnea.
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We provide treatment for:

Obstructive sleep apnea
Snoring
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What is obstructive sleep apnea?

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a breathing disorder characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep due to a blockage in the airway. The most common causes of airway blockage include throat muscles, tongue, tonsils, or soft palate falling back into the throat.

OSA is typically diagnosed using a polysomnogram or "sleep study." During a sleep study, a sleep technician monitors brain activity and body system functioning while a patient rests overnight at a sleep clinic or at home. The sleep physician evaluates the data collected during the sleep study to diagnose sleep disorders and recommend treatment. Dr. McManis works together with sleep physicians to treat obstructive sleep apnea with oral appliance therapy.

What are the indicators and risk factors of OSA?

Nearly 40 million Americans have undiagnosed OSA. Contact Dr. McManis if you suffer from any of the following conditions:
  • Snoring interrupted by gasps when breathing stops and restarts.
  • Obesity - especially carrying weight around the neck.
  • Falling asleep at the wrong times - including while driving.
  • Being involved in auto accidents
  • Difficulty concentrating or forgetfulness.
  • Morning headaches.
  • High blood pressure, hypertension, stroke, congestive heart failure, or coronary artery disease.
  • Feeling like you can't get a good night's rest
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How can an oral appliance treat snoring and breathing?

Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea can be treated in a variety of ways. Oral appliance therapy is the least invasive treatment and the first choice of treatment for mild to moderate OSA. It involves the selection, fitting and use of an appliance to hold the jaw forward and maintain an open airway in the throat during sleep. Those with severe apnea also benefit. We work together with your physician to find what's best for you.
Dentists are uniquely qualified to treat OSA with oral appliance therapy.
We are a Medicare provider. Oral appliance therapy is paid for by Medicare if you meet their criteria.
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