Cary dentists treat Sleep Apnea/Snoring

Drs. Robert and Bobbi Stanley of Stanley Dentistry attended the San Antonio AADSM/AASM Meeting

June 4, 2010 SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

Drs. Robert and Bobbi Stanley of Stanley Dentistry attended the 19th annual meeting of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine in San Antonio, Texas. The AADSM is an organization that promotes the treatment of sleep-related breathing disorders such as sleep apnea, through the use of oral appliances and upper airway surgery.

The meeting is a scientific program that features presentation from dentists, physicians, researchers and other professionals in the sleep medicine arena. The meeting will also feature educational courses that will teach dentists of all experience levels in dental sleep medicine.

Sleep apnea is a dangerous disorder that affects a large percentage of the population. Treatment for sleep apnea is often a CPAP machine. Yet, some people cannot tolerate the CPAP machine. For those people with mild to moderate sleep apnea, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine has recommended the use of an oral sleep apnea appliance.

“Oral appliances are a great alternative to the CPAP for patients with mild to moderate sleep apnea. It is important that oral appliances are made by a trained sleep apnea dentist. That is why we, at Stanley Dentistry, attend the AADSM meetings.” states Dr. Robert Stanley.

“We go beyond just making an oral appliance for the treatment of sleep apnea. It is imperative to make sure the oral appliance is actually working.” says Dr. Bobbi Stanley. “At Stanley Dentistry, we have a level III sleep monitor for our patients to take home with them and use in the comfort of their own bed. This allows us to ensure that the oral appliance is opening the airway and preventing sleep apnea episodes.”