Do You Want The Snoring To Stop Tonight....Permanently???

Snoring Mouth Guards (The CPAP Alternative)



The Snoring mouth guard or Suad appliance is a customized oral appliance that holds the jaw in a proper position during sleep. This in turn keeps soft tissue from collapsing and blocking airflow. The snoring mouth guard or Suad appliance is known to eliminate both snoring and obstructive sleep apnea in many cases. Dr. Abel has had great results from the oral appliances he has prescribed, and has many years experience. He is also a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.

Mount Kisco NY Dentist Dr. Steven Abel
Treats Snoring And Sleep Apnea.  Call Today
And Sleep Better Tonight!

Dr. Abel is a sufferer of OSA himself and understands your condition personally. His obstructive sleep apnea and snoring have been alleviated with a Suad oral appliance. His snoring has stopped immediately, and he has no more episodes of sleep apnea. This allows for a more restful sleep. He'd like to improve your quality of life in the same way. Don't allow the frustration, fatigue and irritability to continue in your life. Schedule a personal, complimentary consultation with Dr. Abel today. You will get a good night’s sleep because you can breathe easier. Your partner won’t be disturbed by the noise anymore because the snoring will finally STOP!!! And most importantly, you won’t put your health or life at risk with the complications associated with obstructive sleep apnea, one of which could be sudden death. Don’t take a chance for one more night. If you or someone you loves snores, call Dr. Abel today for a FREE consultation.


The snoring mouth guard or Suad appliance is covered by most medical insurance plans, and we will submit all paperwork for you.


For more information on Obstructive Sleep Apnea, CPAP or CPAP alternatives, visit the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.


You can reach us at (914) 241-2241.

Stop what you’re doing and call now. You could be saving your life or the life of someone you love!


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Dr. Oz on Sleep Apnea

Mount Kisco NY Dentist, Dr. Steven Abel
Treats Snoring And Sleep Apnea With A
Comfortable Oral Appliance.  Call Today
And Get A Good Night's Sleep Tonight!

Few things are as important to our health as getting good sleep. And yet almost three-quarters of Americans aren't even logging 7 hours per night - the minimum amount we all need to function well. Worse yet, many of us are suffering from a serious sleep disorder that not only compromises our sleep but also puts our lives at risk. If you (or someone you love) has trouble sleeping, read on. A good night's sleep could save your life.

What Is Sleep Apnea?

Normally when we sleep, the throat muscles keep our airway open so we can breathe in plenty of oxygen. When people suffer from sleep apnea, the airway narrows dangerously either because the throat muscles relax too much, the tongue and tonsils are too large in relation to the windpipe, or extra tissue from being overweight thickens the windpipe wall, narrowing the airway. Sleep apnea can also happen when the brain does not communicate well with the muscles that need to keep the airway open.

The result is a vibration caused by the unsuccessful effort to pull in air - the telltale snoring of sleep apnea sufferers. Eventually, when oxygen intake becomes too low, your brain will wake you up to prevent you from dying in your sleep. For people with severe sleep apnea, this can happen hundreds of times a night.

Why Is Sleep Apnea Dangerous?

Beyond making you and your partner miserable and exhausted, sleep apnea is a major cause of high blood pressure and can lead to inflammation and clogging in your arteries. Over the long term, it often results in irritability and depression, and in some instances, can kill someone in their sleep.

What Are The Signs and Symptoms of Sleep Apnea?

Daytime sleepiness

Loud snoring at night

Interruptions in nighttime breathing

Abrupt awakenings followed by shortness of breath

Acid reflux

Frequent nighttime urination

Headaches

Memory loss

Large neck size (over 17 inches for men and 16 for women)


What Can You Do?

Lifestyle changes are one of the best ways to eliminate sleep apnea, especially for people with mild to moderate cases.

Make these important changes to get a better night's sleep:

Step 1: Get enough sleep.

A tired brain functions poorly and is less and less able to respond to low oxygen at night, which means your apneas will become more frequent and prolonged. Getting adequate sleep consistently is critical to helping your brain regulate your oxygen intake. Follow these tips for sound sleep hygiene.

Step 2: Stop smoking and lose excess weight.

Cigarette smoke inflames the airways, narrowing them and making it more difficult for enough oxygen to get in. Losing 10% of your body weight will improve sleep apnea by a third. For most average-sized women you only have 10 pounds to lose to achieve that relief. If you're a smoker and need help quitting, follow Dr. Oz's plan to kick the habit .

Step 3: Treat nasal congestion.

Over-the-counter nasal sprays, neti pots, saline drops, and decongestants can help reduce nasal inflammation and open up your airway.

Step 4: Avoid alcohol and sedatives.

Alcohol and sedatives depress your brain activity, further compromising its ability to help you get enough oxygen. Though a sleeping pill might seem like a solution to a bad night's sleep, it actually hinders your brain from doing its job - keeping you alive.

What Can Your Doctor Do?

The good news about sleep apnea is that there are very effective treatments for it. For people with severe sleep apnea, the first choice is a mask worn at night that provides continuous positive airway pressure. Nicknamed the CPAP, it is a mask attached to a tube that goes into your throat and blows air to keep your airway open, and it has a 90 to 95% success rate. It can be difficult to adjust to so you should try it out for short periods in front of the TV until you are more comfortable with it.

For people with mild to moderate sleep apnea, there is a portable dental device worn in the mouth to pull the lower jaw forward, creating a larger airway. Surgery can accomplish the same goal.

Don't Wait to Get Help

No one needs to suffer when they sleep. Getting rid of sleep apnea will
not only change your life, it can save your life.


The staff and I thought this was a great article and decided to reprint it here for you.

If you or someone you knows snores, call us today for a complimentary consultation to rule out Obstructive Sleep Apnea. It could save your life. (914) 241-2242.

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Sleep Apnea Affects Children too! Tips for Parents

Does your child snore?
Snoring in children can mean something is seriously wrong!

Snoring is the best indicator of sleep apnea in kids
Apnea in kids is serious
Apnea in kids has dangerous consequences for developing brains

Parent's Information

What can you do?

Look at your child. Listen to your child.

Posture:
Have your child stand so you can see their profile. Is their head in front of their shoulders? "Head forward" posture can be a sign that your child is attempting to open his/her airway to breath better.


Face:
Are your child's lips chapped? Mouth breathers usually have chapped lips. If your child is a mouth breather, the tongue is in the floor of the mouth instead of the roof of the mouth. Watch your child while sleeping. Look at his/her lips and listen to the breathing. If he/she is snoring, takes short pauses while breathing, or has his/her lips apart, discuss these findings with your pediatrician.


Teeth:
Are your child's teeth crowded? The lips, cheeks and tongue are very strong muscles. The lips and cheeks push in while the tongue pushes out. These muscles must be in balance in order for the teeth to erupt into the correct position. If the tongue is not in the proper position in the roof of the mouth, proper balance is impossible.


Swallow:
Give your child a glass of water and watch him/her swallow. During a correct swallow, the tongue is in the roof of the mouth. If your child squirts his/her tongue forward and you can see it, or if there is an unusual amount of head, neck, and facial muscle movement during the swallow, talk to your pediatrician or dentist.


If you suspect your child has a sleep disorder, talk to your pediatrician. A sleep study is the gold standard for diagnosing sleep disordered breathing/sleep apnea. If your pediatrician does not order a sleep study, get a second opinion.


For more detailed information call us at: (914) 241-2242

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Mount Kisco, NY Dentist Treats Snoring and Sleep Apnea So That You Can Rest Easy

Mount Kisco, NY Dentist Treats Snoring and Sleep Apnea So That You Can Rest Easy.

Have you been told that you snore, or even that you stop breathing at certain times during the night? Do you wake up groggy and stay that way? You may have sleep apnea, a potentially dangerous condition in which breathing repeatedly lapses for 10 seconds or more. At our Mount Kisco, NY practice, Dr. Abel provides comprehensive general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry to address all of your oral healthcare concerns, including those that relate to snoring and mild sleep apnea. Dr. Abel can prescribe customized night guards, or oral appliances, to regulate the breathing of patients with sleep apnea. Oral appliances position your jaw so the soft tissues normally prone to collapsing and impeding your breathing are kept open throughout the night. You will be able to sleep soundly and awaken refreshed. Left untreated, sleep apnea leaves you vulnerable to a greater risk of heart disease, stroke, weight gain, and premature death. Once sleep apnea is under control with the use of an oral appliance, these serious risks are minimized. That’s a relief for you and your loved ones.
Dr. Abel works closely with local physicians certified in Sleep Medicine as well as local sleep centers to assure you receive the best care possible.

A Common Condition

An estimated 12 to 20 million Americans suffer some form of sleep apnea. Many factors contribute to the condition, including:
• Relaxed air passageways that impede airflow
• The tongue falling back to block the throat
• Narrowed anatomical structures
• Obesity

When air passages become blocked, your brain senses lack of oxygen and tells the body to breathe. As air forces its way through narrowed passageways, the sound we call snoring occurs. Not all snorers have sleep apnea, but for those who do, snoring may be a primary symptom. Sufferers awaken after a night’s sleep feeling as if they didn’t sleep at all, and experience daytime lethargy and irritability. You may experience memory loss, and notice your overall health worsen. People with sleep apnea are also at increased risk of driving- and work-related accidents.

Diagnosis & Treatment

Dr.Abel will perform a comprehensive snoring/sleep apnea assessment, and may refer you to a lab for a sleep study. Countless snorers and sleep apnea patients experience relief with oral appliance therapy. A custom-fitted, acrylic mouth guard can be the key to achieving the deep sleep you and your household may have been missing. This service is often covered by medical insurance.

Get the restorative slumber you deserve. Call our Mount Kisco office at (914) 241-2242 to schedule a snoring and sleep apnea evaluation with Dr. Abel.