Teeth, Sleep Apnea Questions

Sleep Apnea Questions

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Marian Shanle #1 / 8	Sleep Apnea Questions Is this usually diagnosed after spending the night in a sleep clinic? If so, wouldn't one first contact one's physician for a referral to such a clinic? If diagnosed with sleep apnea why wouldn't one's physician provide treatment? Under what circumstances would one contact one's dentist for sleep apnea treatment? I saw a picture of a dental sleep apnea aid that looked like a set of clear acrylic night guards, an upper guard and a lower guard that were connected to one another by rods on both sides. It was intended to keep the lower jaw in a position that would cause the wearer to breathe properly. Does wearing a night guard or a set of night guards restrict the flow of saliva? cause bacteria to be trapped on the teeth/gums overnight? have any impact on the individual's mouth relative to decay? I read somewhere that sleep apnea contributes to high {filter} pressure. Is this true? Thanks in advance for any answers.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003 10:32:26 GMT

Gary Warne #2 / 8	Sleep Apnea Questions There are some Sleep related newsgroups that have discussions about apnea too. Quote: > Is this usually diagnosed after spending the night in a sleep clinic? > If so, wouldn't one first contact one's physician for a referral to such a > clinic? > If diagnosed with sleep apnea why wouldn't one's physician provide > treatment? > Under what circumstances would one contact one's dentist for sleep apnea > treatment? > I saw a picture of a dental sleep apnea aid that looked like a set of clear > acrylic night guards, an upper guard and a lower guard that were connected > to one another by rods on both sides. It was intended to keep the lower jaw > in a position that would cause the wearer to breathe properly. > Does wearing a night guard or a set of night guards restrict the flow of > saliva? cause bacteria to be trapped on the teeth/gums overnight? have any > impact on the individual's mouth relative to decay? > I read somewhere that sleep apnea contributes to high {filter} pressure. Is > this true? > Thanks in advance for any answers.
Sun, 05 Oct 2003 03:14:45 GMT

Marian Shanle #3 / 8	Sleep Apnea Questions Quote: > There are some Sleep related newsgroups that have discussions about apnea > too. Yes, thank you.
Sun, 05 Oct 2003 10:23:25 GMT

Marian Shanle #4 / 8	Sleep Apnea Questions Quote: > Marian: > Here are some general answers that can help you begin your search. > > Does wearing a night guard or a set of night guards restrict the flow of > > saliva? cause bacteria to be trapped on the teeth/gums overnight? have > any > > impact on the individual's mouth relative to decay? > Beats me. I will leave that to the dental experts. > -dave > http://www.scoop0901.net/AWAKE/ > A.W.A.K.E. in Philly Sleep Apnea Support Group > +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ > "Science and technology multiply around us. To an > increasing extent they dictate the languages in > which we speak and think. Either we use those > languages, or we remain mute." > --J.G. Ballard > +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ > http://www.allexperts.com/displayExpert.asp?Expert=30875 > http://experts.msn.com/expview.asp?cat=1172&uid=2446 > +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ > Now eFax me at: > 253-423-7208 or > 775-514-0552 Hi Scoops, Thank you so much. I've been looking around the sites you provided and following the links. There's quite a bit of information available and it may take me awhile to get up to speed. There is a central NJ group that was of particular interest - I'm hoping that I will be able to attend their meeting tomorrow evening. Best Regards, Marian
Sun, 05 Oct 2003 10:33:24 GMT

Scoop #5 / 8	Sleep Apnea Questions Marian: How did the Central NJ AWAKE meeting go? I was chatting with Rochelle, the coordinator of the group, in email about the meeting. She's a great lady! Hope to hear back from you soon. -dave http://www.scoop0901.net/AWAKE/ A.W.A.K.E. in Philly Sleep Apnea Support Group +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ "Hold on to what is good, even if it's a handful of earth. Hold on to what you believe, even if it's a tree that stands by itself. Hold on to what you must do even, if it's a long way from here. Hold on to your life, even if it's easier to let go." - Pueblo Prayer +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ http://www.allexperts.com/displayExpert.asp?Expert=30875 http://experts.msn.com/expview.asp?cat=1172&uid=2446 +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Now eFax me at: 253-423-7208 or 775-514-0552 Quote: > Hi Scoops, > Thank you so much. I've been looking around the sites you provided and > following the links. There's quite a bit of information available and it > may take me awhile to get up to speed. There is a central NJ group that was > of particular interest - I'm hoping that I will be able to attend their > meeting tomorrow evening. > Best Regards, Marian --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.249 / Virus Database: 122 - Release Date: 4/13/01
Mon, 06 Oct 2003 13:47:21 GMT

Scoop #6 / 8	Sleep Apnea Questions The most prominent Usenet newsgroup is alt.support.sleep-disorder. There is also alt.support.narcolepsy, among a few others where sleep disorders are discussed. Then there are _many_ email discussion lists devoted to various aspects of sleep apnea, as well, for both professionals and the general public. -dave Quote: > There are some Sleep related newsgroups that have discussions about apnea > too. > > Is this usually diagnosed after spending the night in a sleep clinic? > > If so, wouldn't one first contact one's physician for a referral to such a > > clinic? > > If diagnosed with sleep apnea why wouldn't one's physician provide > > treatment? > > Under what circumstances would one contact one's dentist for sleep apnea > > treatment? > > I saw a picture of a dental sleep apnea aid that looked like a set of > clear > > acrylic night guards, an upper guard and a lower guard that were connected > > to one another by rods on both sides. It was intended to keep the lower > jaw > > in a position that would cause the wearer to breathe properly. > > Does wearing a night guard or a set of night guards restrict the flow of > > saliva? cause bacteria to be trapped on the teeth/gums overnight? have > any > > impact on the individual's mouth relative to decay? > > I read somewhere that sleep apnea contributes to high {filter} pressure. Is > > this true? > > Thanks in advance for any answers. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system ( http://www.***.com/ ). Version: 6.0.249 / Virus Database: 122 - Release Date: 4/13/01
Mon, 06 Oct 2003 13:45:06 GMT

Marian Shanle #7 / 8	Sleep Apnea Questions Quote: > http://www.scoop0901.net/AWAKE/ > A.W.A.K.E. in Philly Sleep Apnea Support Group > +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ > "Hold on to what is good, even if it's a > handful of earth. Hold on to what you > believe, even if it's a tree that stands by > itself. Hold on to what you must do even, if > it's a long way from here. Hold on to your > life, even if it's easier to let go." > - Pueblo Prayer > +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ It was very interesting and well attended - there were at least 40 people there. I had no idea that sleep apnea was such a serious matter. Picked up some literature and will begin to read up on it. Have a lot to learn!
Tue, 07 Oct 2003 18:48:51 GMT

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