If you struggle with daytime drowsiness and chronic snoring, then you could be suffering from obstructive sleep apnea, a widespread disorder that impacts millions in the United States. But good news, Dr. Koehne is a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, and along with your Wheaton, IL, dental office team, can help you… Continue reading Diagnosing And Treating Your Sleep Disorder
Category: Sleep Apnea
Treating Sleep Apnea With Oral Appliance Therapy
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) impacts millions of people, and prevents them from obtaining a good night’s rest. In turn, this leads to negative impacts on overall quality of life. But our team can offer treatment for sleep apnea! At your Wheaton, IL dental practice, we can provide a comfortable and convenient solution to OSA and chronic snoring.
Spotlight On: Dr. Michael Koehne
How did you get started in dental health? I wanted to get into medicine since I was in 8th grade. I have a biology background from Loyola University of Chicago. About my sophomore year in college, my advisor questioned me as to why I wanted to be a physician and not a dentist. I gave… Continue reading Spotlight On: Dr. Michael Koehne
Can You Benefit From Seeing a Dental Sleep Medicine Doctor?
Many patients that suffer from obstructive sleep apnea may not know that they have another health professional in their corner when it comes to achieving healthy sleep. Dental sleep medicine doctors are dentists that have extensive additional training and are affiliated with professional societies such as the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. Read more… Continue reading Can You Benefit From Seeing a Dental Sleep Medicine Doctor?
What Do You Need to Know About Dental Sleep Medicine?
You wouldn’t expect a dental practitioner to be concerned about sleep quality, but many issues related to interrupted sleep have to do with the mouth, tongue, jaw, palate, and the soft tissues in the throat. It makes sense that a dental sleep medicine doctor would integrate well with a patient’s general medical health practitioner in… Continue reading What Do You Need to Know About Dental Sleep Medicine?
Could an oral device for sleep apnea be more effective than your CPAP?
Do you suffer from obstructive sleep apnea? Do you have trouble using a CPAP? Using oral appliance therapy instead could help improve your sleep quality.