Snoring Isn't Sexy, LLC Proposes 7 Patient Guidelines for Selecting a Sleep Medici...( Snoring and ...),Health

Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea are serious medical problems. Obstructive sleep apnea can increase the risk for heart attack, stroke, diabetes and other serious illnesses. Increasingly, specially trained dentists are being called upon to provide oral appliance therapy for those patients who cannot tolerate or prefer not to wear a CPAP unit. Choosing a sleep-disorders dentist who is qualified to work with one’s physician is essential to one’s health or the health of a loved one.

New York, NY (Vocus) September 14, 2009 -- Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea are serious medical problems. Obstructive sleep apnea can increase the risk for heart attack, stroke, diabetes and other serious illnesses. Increasingly, specially trained dentists are being called upon to provide oral appliance therapy for those patients who cannot tolerate or prefer not to wear a CPAP unit. Choosing a sleep-disorders dentist who is qualified to work with one’s physician is essential to one’s health or the health of a loved one.

“The dentist you choose to treat your problem with sleep disordered breathing must be properly educated and with adequate experience. Legally, any dentist can treat snoring and/or sleep apnea with an oral appliance, however, that does not mean that every dentist has the necessary experience and training to provide proper therapy. As snoring and sleep apnea can be deleterious to your health, it’s imperative that you choose a dentist with the special and necessary qualifications.” says Dr. Laurence Barsh, president and founder of Snoring Isn’t Sexy, LLC. “Dentists cannot legally make the diagnosis of primary snoring, upper airway resistance syndrome or obstructive sleep apnea. This means that the dentist you choose must be able to work closely with your physician to determine an appropriate treatment regimen. Though Snoring Isn&rsqu
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