Sleep apnea is a condition that can occur from 6 to 100 times per
hour, causing an oxygen deprivation that will make people feel exhausted
by the time they wake up. Most sufferers describe the sensation as
though they haven't slept at all. Which is actually not too far from the
truth since their body spent most of the night fighting for air. Lower
oxygen levels not only make sleep apnea sufferers feel tired, headachy
and irritable but also put a strain on the heart.
Snoring
and obstructive sleep apnea are medical problems, therefore Dr.
Blumenstack and his staff actively cooperate with medical doctors,
including sleep physicians and other specialists such as pulmonologists,
neurologists and ENT physicians. His goal is to fully address each
individual situation, starting with an objective medical assessment.
After the physician's referral, Dr. Blumenstock provides a thorough oral
examination and discusses all option, with its advantages, limitations
and consequences.
Once the oral appliance that
best suits the patient is in place, Dr. Blumenstock carefully takes any
necessary time to adjust the appliance to the most comfortable and
effective position possible. At this stage, Dr. Blumenstock recommends
the follow-up assessment with the physician to objectively document the
effectiveness of the therapy.
Oral appliances
reduce the health issues associated with sleep apnea without surgery or
medication and the success rate for patients treated with these
appliances is significantly high.
