Dental Sleep Medicine – Snoring / Sleep Apnea
We can help you stop snoring!
Now there is an effective way to control snoring and obstructive sleep apnea that is an alternative to cumbersome CPAP devices. A small device, similar to an orthodontic appliance, can be an alternative to CPAP machines and, in some cases, be the first choice for treatment of mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea.
Oral Appliances are placed in the mouth and are worn much like an orthodontic appliance or sports mouth protector. They are worn during sleep to prevent the collapse of the tongue and soft tissues in the back of the throat so that the airway stays open during sleep. The appliances promote adequate air intake and help to provide normal sleep in people who snore and have a medical condition known as sleep apnea. Oral appliances can be used alone or in conjunction with other means of therapy such as continuous positive air pressure (CPAP). Determination of proper therapy can only be made by joint consultation of your dentist and sleep physician.
Solutions to snoring and sleep apnea problems at Tampa Advanced Dental Solutions
If you or a loved one snores or has had difficulty wearing their medically prescribed CPAP, Dr. C. Edgar Davila has had the years of experience necessary to offer a unique dental solution. Dr. Davila is happy to consult with those who feel that they are having a problem with snoring or sleep apnea but have not been diagnosed and as well as those who are unable or unwilling to wear a CPAP unit. Dr. Davila also works closely with other dentists in the Tampa Bay Area and with family physicians and sleep specialists.
Tampa Advanced Dental Solutions serves the needs of those who snore and have sleep apnea in Tampa Bay Area and the surrounding. Dr. Davila is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and an active member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.
New Patient Forms:
To better assist us with your care and for your convenience please complete our New Patient Application Package. You will need to bring this application with you to your appointment.Individual Forms:
- Introduction Letter to Patients
- Affidavit of Intolerance to CPAP
- Adult New Patient Form (Complete and submit this form online)
- Prescription For Oral Appliance Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Questionnaire For Snoring
