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4 Frequently Asked Questions About the Vivos DNA Appliance
In the US, approximately 18 million people have sleep apnea, and the actual numbers may be even higher due to many undiagnosed cases. Many people associate sleep apnea with snoring loudly. However, this sleep disorder is much more than that! Sleep apnea disrupts your sleep and breathing, causing disruptions beyond the night. Furthermore, untreated sleep apnea has been associated with cardiovascular issues, diabetes, hypertension, and other systemic conditions.
David A. Goodman, DMD Alan C. Ko, DMD understands the “burden” of living with sleep apnea. Drs. Alan Ko, Brittany Bressler, and Saeed Kashefi offer the Vivos DNA appliance to treat the root cause of most sleep apnea cases. This non-surgical treatment is simple, yet it addresses the underlying causes of sleep apnea.
What is sleep apnea?
It’s a sleep-disordered breathing condition characterized by repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep. These pauses in breathing can last from a few seconds to a minute and occur multiple times an hour, leading to poor sleep quality and reduced oxygen supply to the body.
The most common type is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), in which the airway becomes wholly or partially blocked when the throat muscles relax. Common symptoms of OSA include loud snoring, daytime fatigue, and restless sleep.
How does the Vivos appliance work?
Traditionally, dentists treat obstructive sleep apnea with CPAP therapy or sleep apnea oral appliances. While these methods work, they don’t treat the underlying cause of sleep apnea. The Vivos system addresses the root cause of airway obstruction during sleep.
While several factors cause OSA, the most common are underdeveloped jaws or narrow dental arches. The Vivos® daytime-nighttime appliance (DNA) system incrementally expands the palate to create space needed in the airway to breathe comfortably while sleeping. This retainer-like device remodels bones to increase the size of the upper jaw, correcting the airway structure without surgery.
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What are the treatment steps for Vivos?
Patients seeking to benefit from Vivos therapy should schedule a consultation first. If you haven’t been diagnosed with OSA, our office will coordinate how to get a home sleep test to confirm your diagnosis.
After your diagnosis, our team will examine your head and neck by taking digital scans and photos of your oral structures. Then, we’ll take airway measurements to devise an effective treatment plan.
Using your mouth dimensions, we will craft a Vivos device for you to wear 10-12 hours daily. Typically, patients wear it after dinner and stay put overnight. Depending on the severity of your case, a typical treatment lasts 12-24 months. The Vivos therapy gradually expands your jaw, eliminating sleep apnea symptoms and TMJ pain.
What are the benefits of the Vivos system?
Vivos treatment offers a lasting solution for addressing sleep apnea and snoring. Patients who opt for the Vivos therapy enjoy the following benefits.
- Discreet treatment
- Comfortable experience
- Noiseless therapy
- The device is easy to travel with
- Long-term sleep apnea relief
- It’s ideal for patients of all ages, including children
- At times, it will eliminates the need for CPAP therapy or sleep apnea devices
- The device is simple to maintain
Sleep Apnea Treatment Near Me
David A. Goodman, DMD Alan C. Ko, DMD offer high-quality dental care to address your dental concerns effectively. We specialize in treating sleep-disordered breathing problems with the Vivos system, which uses epigenetics orthodontic therapy for long-lasting results. If you’d like to take advantage of Vivos therapy in Milford, MA, call (508) 850-0686 to reserve an appointment with our team.