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Do you frequently wake up at night gasping for air? Do you feel tired the next morning despite having been in bed all night? If so, you may have a serious medical condition known as sleep apnea.
The traditional treatment for this condition includes sleeping with CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) mask over your face. However, our dentist at Rifle Dental Care may be able to treat the condition with sleep apnea dental appliances.
The ADA recommends dentists screen all patients for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
At Rifle Dental Care: Dr. Cappelli and Dr. Schwind will screen for OSA-related risk factors or common presenting features during the clinical examination. If symptoms are present, patients will be referred for diagnostic testing.
Various treatment options are available for patients diagnosed with OSA and may include positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy.
Dr. Cappelli will work collaboratively with primary care physicians and sleep specialists as part of a multidisciplinary care team, to support optimal long-term care for our patients with OSA. This includes periodic dental and periodontal assessment, as well as fabrication and maintenance of properly fitted oral appliances that can be used safely over time.
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