Patient Resources
Considering Oral Appliance Therapy
Videos explaining the following topics coming soon.
- Why has Oral Appliance Therapy never been recommended to me for my snoring?
- Dangers of Snoring, Your Snoring Without a Sleep Test
- Are you considering an over-the-counter sleep device? We can help!
- What are the side effects of Oral Appliance Therapy?
- The 5 Questions You Must Ask About Your Sleep Test. Follow this link to Dr. Sosenko’s Webinar.
Current Oral Appliance Users
Please Follow the below links to Dr. Sosenko’s YouTube Channel.
How to clean my prescribed Oral Appliance: (Links coming soon)
- Klearway and Herbst
- SUAD And Somnomed
- EMA
- PM Positioner and TAP
- Silencer
Important Morning Exercises for Oral Appliance Users.
How do I adjust my Suad Oral Appliance for sleep apnea.
How do I adjust my prescribed Somnomed Oral Appliance for sleep apnea.
When should I adjust my Oral Appliance at home.
How to minimize side effects of Oral Appliance Therapy.
Why and when should I get another sleep test? I am no longer snoring.
Dr. Lydia Sosenko addresses: When should I consider getting a new Oral Appliance?
Our Clinical Director Mary Ellen discusses: How to maintain your Oral Appliance.
Our Office Administrator, Cathy, explains: How your new oral appliance may be covered under medical insurance.
Dr. Lydia Sosenko discusses: How you can prevent jaw and bite problems with the latest in technology.
Resources from Physician Groups:
- New Guidelines Recommend Oral Appliances for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, American Academy of Sleep Medicine Physician Group – SleepEducation.com
- Practice Parameters for the Treatment of Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea with Oral Appliances: And Update for 2005, An American Academy of Sleep Medicine Report
Associations:
- National Sleep Foundation
- Depression and Sleep Apnea National Sleep Foundation
- Sleep Disorders National Sleep Foundation
- Tips on Achieving a Better Nights Sleep National Sleep Foundation
- Apnea and Sleep Disorder Searches National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
- Lots of Information on Apnea American Sleep Apnea Association
- Limited Information on Apnea Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
- More on Oral Appliances Vancouver Sleep and Breathing Center
Books:
- Sleep Apnea – The Phantom of the Night: Overcome Sleep Apnea Syndrome and Win Your Hidden Struggle to Breathe, Sleep, and Live by T. Scott Johnson M.D. (Author)
- The Promise of Sleep: A Pioneer in Sleep Medicine Explores the Vital Connection Between Health, Happiness, and a Good Night’s Sleep by William C. Dement (Author)