Most people take a good night’s sleep for granted. Sleep apnea sufferers who haven’t received treatment know just how much of an impact sleeplessness can have on every aspect of their day to day lives. Once these patients start to sleep well, there are numerous improvements in their health and wellness. However, the adverse effects of sleeplessness are cumulative as are the benefits of a good night’s sleep. That’s why it’s so important that patients who suffer from sleep apnea continue getting adequate quantity and quality sleep each night. In this post, we’ll talk about some of the ways patients can ensure they are consistently sleeping well and waking feeling refreshed each morning.
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Importance of a Good Night’s Rest for Sleep Apnea Sufferers
June 30, 2018
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Tips to Prepare for Sleep Testing in State College
March 18, 2018
Do you suffer from chronic snoring? Maybe you wake often with a headache or have difficulty sleeping? If so, your dentist or physician has likely recommended that you undergo sleep testing in State College. The sleep study will provide valuable information to help determine if you suffer from sleep apnea, which is a disorder that causes numerous pauses in breathing frequently throughout the night. While undergoing the testing, you will be monitored while you sleep at a special facility. To help prepare for your upcoming visit, there are several steps you should take to create an enjoyable experience.
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Dental Device Spotlight – SUAD Oral Appliances
November 29, 2017
One of the most comfortable, effective treatments available for patients with sleep apnea is oral appliance therapy from a trusted practitioner of dental sleep medicine. Two of the most popular oral appliance options for many patients are the SomnoDent SUAD and SUAD ultra appliances. If you’re in need of oral appliance therapy for sleep apnea, keep reading to learn more about SUAD appliances to determine whether or not they’re right for you.
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Dental Device Spotlight – The Narval Sleep Apnea Appliance
October 21, 2017
Patients suffering from sleep apnea often think that CPAP systems are the only treatment option available to them. However, a visit to the sleep dentist may offer you a valid alternative – oral appliance therapy. Not all oral appliances are the same, and a skilled sleep dentist will help you find the right one for you. Narval oral appliances are some of the most popular oral appliances available. Keep reading to find out more, and reach out to a trusted sleep dentist to learn more about the available oral appliances.
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Dental Device Spotlight – Oasys Herbst Sleep Apnea Appliance
September 13, 2017
When it comes to getting a good night’s sleep – for sleep apnea sufferers – the struggle is real. Even if you receive an accurate diagnosis, you may end up with the less-than-ideal CPAP system for treatment. Unfortunately, the majority of sleep apnea sufferers are deemed CPAP intolerant. However, you may be able to find an effective treatment in an unlikely place – the dentist’s office. That’s right dentists offer a wide range of sleep apnea appliances to help patients breathe deeply and sleep soundly. One of the most effective apnea appliances on the market is the Oasys Herbst device.
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Dental Device Spotlight – SomnoDent Sleep Apnea Appliances
August 30, 2017
At State College Dental Sleep Medicine, we are dedicated to using innovative techniques and technologies to ensure our patients receive the best possible treatment for sleep apnea. One of the many state-of-the-art dental devices we use is the SomnoDent sleep apnea appliance. If you’re unable to adjust to your CPAP system or don’t achieve adequate improvement in sleep with CPAP alone, a SomnoDent oral appliance may be just what you need. If you’d like to find out more about oral appliance therapy, contact our State College dentist and team to schedule a sleep apnea consultation today. We’ll review your case and help you decide whether or not oral appliance therapy using SomnoDent is the best way to improve your sleep.
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Sleep Appliance Spotlight: SomnoDent
August 9, 2017
Patients who suffer from sleep apnea, the cessation of breathing for ten or more seconds at a time during sleep, may think that continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is their only treatment option. Unfortunately, a large percentage of patients find themselves unable to adjust to CPAP therapy. For these sleep apnea sufferers, a good night’s sleep may seem completely out of reach. Luckily, a comfortable, custom oral appliance created by a skilled sleep dentist may be a viable alternative.
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Dr. Marks Treats Sleep Apnea in State College with an Oral Appliance
June 12, 2017
Everything is relative. Time, space and the comfort of an oral appliance that you have to wear at night in order to sleep peacefully. Seriously. When compared to a bulky CPAP—continuous positive air pressure—machine, the custom-fitted oral appliance that Dr. Marks prescribes is a pleasure to wear. Read on to learn more about how sleep apnea in State College can often be remedied with oral appliance therapy.
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The Hidden Health Dangers of Sleep Apnea in State College
October 12, 2016
Treat your snoring with something more beneficial than earplugs. The SOMNODent family of oral appliances position the lower jaw of noisy sleepers in a more forward position, reducing or eliminating snoring and the adverse health effects associated with this sleep disorder. Dr. Donald M. Marks sees patients with snoring and sleep apnea in his State College office. He successfully treat many individuals for better rest and vibrant overall health.
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The Symptoms of Sleep Apnea in State College
September 16, 2016
Are you snoring every now and then, or is something more serious happening after you go to bed each night? Dr. Donald M. Marks DMD, sleep apnea doctor in State College, partners with primary care physicians and sleep specialists to evaluate patients for sleep apnea. A member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Dr. Marks teaches patients the signs and symptoms of this sleep disorder and delivers relief from this serious health condition.
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