What is Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea (alternatively sleep apnoea) is a common sleep disorder characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep. These episodes, called apneas, last 10 seconds o...

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Has anyone heard of the "Intra Oral Appliance" to replace a C-Pap machine? I saw the ad on TV today. I called the number, the doctor is in Middleton, WI. Supposedly you insert this device in your mouth at night and it works the same as a C-Pap machine. Sounds too good to be true but I'm going in for a complimentary appointment this week and they will explain how it works. I was wondering if anyone else has tried this device.
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Reply #1 - 01/23/08  1:23am
" I have heard of dental devices used for SA, but have no info other than you get it from a dentist? Let us know what they say at your appt.! "
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Reply #2 - 01/23/08  12:38pm
" My SA is so severe that the C-Pap is the only thing that will help me breath when I sleep, so I cant use the dental devices. "
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