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Did You Know?
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• Regular snorers have a 33% increased risk of
cardiovascular disease.
• Patients with OSA are four times more likely to
have a heart attack.
• 40-80% of stroke sufferers also suffer
from OSA
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Don’t become one of the statistics...
Call Dr. Ward’s office today: (401) 762-2422
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What Causes Sleep Apnea & Snoring?
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a breathing disorder, which occurs during sleep, due to the narrowing or total closure of the airway. OSA is when the airway becomes completely blocked and breathing stops. The brain then detects the lack of oxygen and prompts a momentary arousal to draw breath. Although OSA sufferers may experience hundreds of apnea episodes per night, they are unlikely to remember any of them. In fact, if the sufferer lives alone or sleeps separately they may not be aware of their condition, even after many years.
Snoring can be a symptom of OSA and is a noise created by the partial blocking of the airway. When you fall asleep your muscles relax, including those that control the tongue and throat. The soft tissue at the back of your throat can sag, narrowing the airway. Incoming air then makes the tissue at the rear roof of the mouth (the soft palate), the flap of skin hanging from the palate (uvula) and the throat vibrate – a sound we know as snoring. Snoring is often no greater problem than the noise itself. However, loud snoring may be a sign of a more serious problem – OSA.
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If you suffer from mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) or snore, Dental Sleep Medicine with Dr. David Ward should benefit you. It will almost certainly put an end to your snoring and will most likely eliminate or significantly reduce your OSA. For your bed partner this means peace and quiet again and a better night’s sleep. For you, it will mean better quality sleep. As a result, you will be less likely to suffer from headaches and daytime sleepiness and your ability to concentrate will improve.
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If you’ve tried CPAP and found it to be uncomfortable, too noisy or it induced claustrophobia, visit Dr. Dave in Woonsocket, RI for a brilliant alternative treatment for sleep apnea and snoring. The difference in comfort and tolerance will astound you!
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The Option You’ve Been Dreaming of...
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Dr. David Ward is proud to offer the SomnoDent® MAS to patients who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. This device is a sophisticated, Australian designed oral appliance that has been the subject of numerous stringent, evidence-based studies that demonstrate the SomnoDent® MAS is a safe, effective, comfortable treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
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Design Features and Benefits
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• Comfortable and easy to wear with a high-quality fit that is custom made for your
mouth. Most patients only need 1 or 2 nights to get used to wearing it. OK for denture
wearers with modifications to fit your teeth.
• Constructed in two separate pieces, making it easy to open and close your mouth. This
allows for clear speech, yawning and drinking without having to remove
the appliance.
• The small form factor helps you sleep with their mouths closed. This minimizes
excessive salivation, dribbling, dry mouth and other common side-effects from wearing
oral appliances.
• Small enough to fit in your hand, making it easy to carry when traveling.
• Easy to clean and disinfect.
• Constructed of premium grade materials, making it exceptionally durable.
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Alleviate Sleep Apnea and Snoring with Dr. David Ward
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If you’re experiencing sleepless nights because of sleep apnea or snoring, you don’t have many options to improve your condition.
Don’t you owe it to yourself to try Dental Sleep Medicine? Contact Dr. David Ward in Woonsocket, RI today for your free consultation! With over 20 years of experience in restorative and cosmetic dentistry, you can rest easy knowing that Dr. Dave will be able to help with your sleep apnea problem.
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Click here to learn more about Dr. Ward and his General & Cosmetic Dental practice in historic Woonsocket, RI >>>
You will be taken to our main website, www.DrDaveWard.com
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