Posted on July 7 at 7:35 a.m.

Dr. Eck brings up a very important point. Sleep apnea is a serious medical problem affecting 18 million people in the United States alone and is related to heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, depression and even erectile dysfunction.

While the primary treatment is CPAP (continuous positive air pressure applied through a nasal mask) oral appliances have been approved as the primary treatment in mild to moderate sleep apnea for patients who prefer them and as an alternative for those patients who cannot, for one reason or another, tolerate their CPAP units.

Specially educated and trained dentists work closely with sleep physicians as part of the treatment team for snoring and sleep apnea.

For more information, please visit www.snoringisntsexy.com and www.quietsleep.com.

Dr. Barsh

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