You are here to get information because you know, or have been told, that you have a problem with snoring, sleep apnea, or CPAP. You may not want or are not a candidate for surgery. Now you are ready to do something to improve your quality of life. A custom oral appliance has been the answer for many people. Many people have found my site to be informative and helpful. Pass it on.
Your sympathy and understanding for what others are going through will be appreciated. Often people do not even know something can be done for these sleep problems, and that doing nothing can have serious consequences in terms of health and quality of life.
If your airway is constricted you have to breathe in harder. This makes the air move faster. Like a flag flapping in a strong wind, the soft tissues of your throat and soft palate vibrate resulting in snoring. Snoring is more than just noise, it warns us that there is a problem with our breathing.
Snoring is associated with:
Please be aware that snoring in children can be more serious than sleep apnea. If children can't get enough oxygen their brains don't develop properly! They may not be able to reach their full potential and their IQs may be lower than they could have been.
The definition of OSA is when your airway is blocked to the point where your airflow is reduced by 70% to 80% of normal and the amount of oxygen in your blood is reduced by 3% or 4%.
OSA is related to all the consequences of snoring and:
Among obese women, the percentage of OSA can be as high as 15% to 20%. The percentage can be even higher as the woman's BMI (body mass index) increses. This is also true if the woman has a chronic disease(s) such as asthma, high blood pressure, or diabetes.
In an article by Dr Steve Lamberg regarding the effects of SRBD on pregnancy and the baby may include:
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If you have a personal concern about SRBD call your medical doctor medical doctor.
Click here to read Dr. Lamberg's full article.
Below are views of a compromised airway and one with an oral appliance solution in place.
“Boil and bite” appliances purchased in a store or on the internet may help a small number of people for a short time. They may be useful as an interim appliance temporarily when a custom appliance needs to be sent to the laboratory for adjustment or repair. They tend to not stay in the mouth very well and are not made as strong as custom appliances. They can also cause problems with chewing and pain in muscles and joints.
In a research study, over the counter appliances have been shown to be less comfortable and less effective than custom appliances. If they don’t work well a person may feel discouraged and believe that all oral appliances are no good. This would be a disservice to people who are really suffering and really may need this valuable treatment option.
Dr. Korngut has had a family-oriented general dentistry practice in Brooklyn since 1978. He began his Dental Sleep Medicine practice in 1999. He is one of the few dentists in the NYC area certified by the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. Dr. Korngut has lectured on dental sleep medicine at the Greater NY Dental Meeting, to various local dental study clubs, community groups, and hospital residencies.
Dr. Korngut graduated with Honors from NYU College of Dentistry in 1977 and completed a general dentistry residency from Long Island College Hospital. He was a volunteer doctor at Catholic Charities dental clinic treating developmentally disabled patients for 18 years. Dr. Korngut was elected to the International College of Dentists because of his years of service to the community and to the dental profession.
Dr. Korngut was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and continues to live there with his wife, Heidi, who was a life coach and social worker.
