Central District, Seattle Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Oral Appliance Options Update

Dec 8, 2023

Summit Dental Care (206-292-9980) in Seattle, WA, recently announced updates to its oral appliance options for individuals in the Central District who suffer from sleep apnea.

Seattle, United States - December 8, 2023 /PressCable/ —

With the expansion of its oral appliance options, Summit Dental Care is providing patients in the Central District with easy-to-use, affordable ways of alleviating their sleep apnea symptoms and getting safer and more restful sleep.

More details can be found at https://summitdentalcareseattle.com

According to the National Sleep Foundation, sleep apnea affects more than 18 million Americans. “Sleep apnea is very common, and because of its serious nature, it usually requires immediate attention,” explained a spokesperson for Summit Dental Care. “Our updated oral appliance options are designed to keep your airways open and allow you to breathe properly during every stage of sleep.”

Sleep apnea is generally divided into three types: obstructive, central, and complex. Obstructive, the most common, is when the airway gets blocked due to the relaxation of muscles in the throat. Central and complex, on the other hand, involve the brain and the signals it sends to the rest of the body. Summit Dental Care offers oral appliance options that are primarily used for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.

The oral appliances, which are similar to retainers, keep the upper and lower jaws in forward positions, which in turn, prevents the airway from being obstructed. Most practitioners recommend oral appliances because they are simpler to use than CPAP machines and other sleep aids, and because they protect the teeth from grinding.

To get an oral appliance, patients will have impressions of their teeth and gums taken to ensure that their devices fit snugly and comfortably and that they don’t shift while the patients are asleep.

About Summit Dental Care

Summit Dental Care has been helping patients manage their sleep apnea symptoms since 1990. Under new ownership since 2020, the practice also offers family, restorative, cosmetic, and sedation dentistry.

“Getting an oral appliance from Summit Dental Care has made a huge difference in my life,” said a satisfied client. “With the appliance, I no longer snore, stop breathing in the middle of the night, or struggle through the day feeling tired and wanting a nap. I may still have sleep apnea, but I feel in control of it now, thanks to Dr. Vu and his team.”

Interested parties can find more information at https://summitdentalcareseattle.com

Contact Info:
Name: NamThien Vu DDS PLLC
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Organization: Summit Dental Care
Address: 720 Olive Way Ste 930 , Seattle, WA 98101, United States
Website: https://summitdentalcareseattle.com/

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