Catch some quality “ZZZ’s” with easy-to-wear oral appliance therapy for sleep apnea

Oral Appliance for Sleep Apnea in Beverly Hills area

Prosthodontists like Dr. Frank Vidjak and endodontists like Dr. Fanny Yacaman are primarily specialists in restorative dentistry. However, this branch of dentistry is not “just” about restoring the health, structure, and function of the teeth and gums. Your mouth is part of an intricate system of muscles, ligaments, joints, and other soft and hard tissues. Whenever any part of that system is not functioning as it should be, your overall health, well-being, and quality of life can be affected. A nod to this more expansive approach to caring for patients in Southern California, Beverly Hills Advanced Specialties of Dentistry provides oral appliance therapy for sleep apnea.

Don’t “sleep” on the symptoms!

Obstructive sleep apnea is a type of “sleep-disordered breathing.” This particular condition is characterized by a cessation of breathing during sleep. These pauses in breathing generally occur due to airway blockages. The airway may become blocked as the tissues in the throat relax during sleep. Often, patients will unknowingly reawaken several times each night. Their body forces them to wake up due to the lack of oxygen. This scary condition is also associated with a range of distressing side effects and potentially serious complications. Patients with untreated apnea never seem to feel rested. They are chronically fatigued. Due to persistent fatigue, these individuals are at elevated risk of having workplace and road accidents. Productivity on the job and at school can suffer. There may be issues with moods and irritability. Cognition and memory also suffer.

Untreated OSA also increases the risk of systemic illnesses and diseases, ranging from diabetes to stroke. The condition takes a toll on the body’s tissues and organs, no less due to the chronic lack of proper oxygenation during sleep. Fortunately, due to our specialists’ extensive expertise in maxillofacial anatomy and function, our center is well-equipped to provide a treatment that works well and works fast.

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Contact Dr. Yacaman: (310) 861-3955 | Contact Dr. Vidjak: (310) 878-6455
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Treatment at the dental specialists’ office

CPAP therapy is an effective treatment; however, it has a low compliance rate. Patients must wear a face mask that delivers continuous pressure (to keep the airway open). The mask can be cumbersome, and the machine that it is connected to is generally bulky, noisy, and requires some maintenance. Transporting it can also be challenging, especially when traveling for business or leisure.

Oral appliance therapy also works but actually “gets used.” It has a high compliance rate because the treatment simply involves wearing a customized appliance to bed. The device slips into the mouth. It alters the position of the jaw. When this repositioning occurs, the tissues that block the airway are also repositioned. They can no longer obstruct your breathing during sleep. You rest soundly and continuously through the night! Plus, they can be cleaned easily like any other oral appliance (such as retainers or aligners). Lastly, they are highly portable! A storage case can even fit in your pocket.

There are quite literally hundreds of oral appliance designs for dental specialists like Drs Vidjak and Yacaman to choose from when resolving your symptoms in the short term and minimizing the risk of serious health consequences in the long term. Call (310) 861-3955 today with questions, to schedule a consultation, and to find out more about your options for sleep apnea treatment at Beverly Hills Advanced Specialties of Dentistry in Beverly Hills, CA.

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The skilled doctors at our practice are Frank M. A. Vidjak, DDS, MSEd and Fanny Yacaman, DDS, MSEd, MS.

Dr. Vidjak has been a prosthodontist for over two decades, with his private practice in Beverly Hills from 1989. A USC School of Dentistry graduate, he completed his specialty training in prosthodontics and an MS in Medical Education at USC where he also taught the School of Dentistry. He was its Clinical Director of the Advanced Prosthodontic Program and International Student Program too.

Dr. Yacaman received her DDS from the University Technologica of Mexico and served the clinical faculty in Endodontics at Unitec. She practiced Endodontics in Mexico City for over 10 years. She has an advanced specialty certificate in Advanced Microscopic Endodontics and Microsurgery and a Master of Science in Medical Education from the USC and has been a Clinical Faculty member at the UCLA School of Dentistry Department of Endodontics for more than 15 years. She specializes in Root Resorption treatment, having researched on External Root Resorption for over 15 years for a Master’s in Craniofacial Molecular Biology at USC’s Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology. She is one of four Endodontists in United States that can treat Root Resorption. She is a local and international lecturer in Endodontics and Microsurgery and has received many awards and has published articles in the area.