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Every patient is unique...and so is their airway.

WHEN SNORING IS THE PROBLEM, "SLEEP DIVORCE" is not a solution.

If your patients are considering separate bedrooms because of SNORING ISSUES, consider this…snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) often occur when airway tissues collapse during sleep, blocking airflow.

Fortunately, the right oral sleep appliance can help open and stabilize the airway — gently repositioning the tongue and soft tissues -- to promote quiet, healthy breathing ALL NIGHT LONG.

SO...Before your patients choose sleep divorce, help them rediscover peaceful, restorative sleep — together. SML can help.

THE GOOD NEWS

SML has…

HERE’S THE MAYBE NOT-SO-NEWS…oral appliances are excellent, effective, patient-friendly alternatives to CPAP when it comes to treating mild to moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)  For those who struggle with CPAP compliance, it is perhaps the best alternative.

Custom devices reposition the jaw and tongue to keep the airway open, improving sleep, reducing daytime sleepiness, and elevating quality of life—often with higher adherence than CPAP and fewer side effects.

Source: American Dental Association (ada.org), Boston Medical Center (bmc.org), Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)

The best news? SML provides a comprehensive range of customizable oral appliances to help you deliver better outcomes for your patients. Explore the options at smlglobal.com

SOLUTIONS SPOTLIGHT:

SML is committed to supporting clinicians with the most up-to-date, needs-responsive orthodontic and pediatric product selection available. Each product is carefully vetted for quality; fully compatible with our appliances; designed to deliver optimal clinical outcomes and enduring patient satisfaction.

AN IDEAL RESTORATIVE SOLUTION: ONE STEP MATRIX BANDS

• Simple, fast, and affordable

• Moldable material for precise contacts

• 15 sizes available (Pediatric & Adult)

• Starter Kit…

If a patient snores are they really getting a good night’s sleep? As a dental practitioner or hygienist, you know the answer: Probably not. Snoring is likely a red flag for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). There may be other warning signs that the patient displays, which could help you determine if it could be an OSA problem. 

Dentists or hygienists often see the oral signs first:

• Tooth wear or grinding (bruxism)

• Scalloped tongue or high palate 

• Crowded teeth or narrow arches 

• Jaw pain or TMJ issues

These clues may point to a compromised airway during sleep –which can result in the patient feeling tired, headachy foggy, and at risk for far more serious health issues like hypertension, heart conditions and stroke.

The good news? With the right screening and oral appliance therapy, patients can finally get the restorative sleep they need and deserve.

SML has an extensive lineup of oral appliances that will help you…

• Persistent jaw pain or TMJ issues

• Severe tooth wear or evidence of bruxism

• Scalloped tongue or enlarged tonsils

• Narrow arches or crowded teeth

• High palate or restricted airway space

The bottom line? You, the dentist, can and should often play a critical role in the early detection, airway stabilization and oral appliance therapy for OSA. And SML can help you streamline your cases and optimize your practice.

Our SML Digital Portal (HIPAA-compliant and secure) makes it easy for you to submit patient case files for diagnostic support and/or direction.