Though the title “Sleep Apnea or Snoring Dentist” is not applicable to any dentist, (there is no official certification for this area of treatment), West Kelowna Dentist Dr. Shauna Palmer has become quite experienced with treating patients who suffer from breathing problems during their sleep.
Since sleep apnea is a medical condition and a dental sleep apnea device is considered a medical device, Dr. Palmer works in conjunction with your family physician, sleep physician, or medical specialist to ensure your overall health is being addressed. For dental sleep apnea devices a referral from your medical physician is required. Also, we can help you navigate your insurance coverage for this device if it is a covered procedure.
If you aren’t getting the sleep you need, you should know that the consequences can be dangerous. Lack of sleep can lead to serious – even fatal – health consequences.
NOTE: Patients are required to be tested for obstructive sleep apnea prior to fabrication of a dental sleep apnea or snoring device. If sleep apnea is present a referral is required by a physician before proceeding with this treatment, and often an overnight polysomnogram sleep study with a certified sleep physician is required to manage this type of obstructive sleep apnea treatment.
More than half the adult population “survives” on very little sleep – much less than what’s recommended as a minimum daily amount. In addition to losing sleep, may people indicate their sleep problem has significantly impacted their lives and that of their partner.
Lack of sleep can reduce the overall quality of your life. You’re exhausted, irritated, forgetful. You lack concentration and lack the ability to complete even the simplest of tasks. You’re not yourself – friends and family start to notice and they start to drift away.
Sleep disorders – snoring, sleep apnea and insomnia – can have wide-ranging consequences for your health, from annoying to life-threatening. Daily – you need to rest and repair your body. If you don’t, your health is suddenly in jeopardy.
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Snoring is annoying to your bed partner but did you know that it could be a sign of a possible life threatening condition called sleep apnea? Yes, sleep apnea is characterized by multiple episodes of cessation of breathing during sleep or inadequate breathing. The consequences of this have been closely linked to diseases such as:
NOTE: Patients are required to be tested for obstructive sleep apnea prior to fabrication of a dental sleep apnea or snoring device. If sleep apnea is present a referral is required by a physician before proceeding with this treatment, and often an overnight polysomnogram sleep study with a certified sleep physician is required to manage this type of obstructive sleep apnea treatment.
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The information provided on this website is not intended to serve as medical advice. An appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan for any patient can be made only by visiting your dentist, physician, or group of doctors. Dentist Dr. Shauna Palmer at Health & Beauty Dentistry in Kelowna, BC, shall have no liability or responsibility to any individual with respect to loss or damage directly or indirectly caused or alleged by the information contained in this website or obtained from other websites to which a visitor may connect and view. Kelowna dentist Dr. Shauna Palmer provides family, cosmetic, restorative, sedation and holistic dentistry, dental implants, periodontal gum care, TMJ treatment, snoring & sleep apnea treatment, Invisalign orthodontics, and more.
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ADDRESS: 2446 Main St, West Kelowna, BC
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