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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.

As a dental practitioner, you’re aware of the clinical importance and critical health implications of maintaining an open airway for your patients. Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea are serious business…and it’s your business to provide your patients with the promise of a safe, effective solution to blocked airway issues.

Oral Appliances: The Clinical Advantage

Oral appliances are non-invasive, reversible, easy to wear and a are a significantly more comfortable alternative for those unable to tolerate the more traditional CPAP approach. The big plus oral appliances are customizable to fit each individual patient.

SML has an extensive lineup of oral appliances that will help you deliver on the promise of…

New discoveries and diagnostic modalities in the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) are changing the way we all look at dentistry. You, the dentist, are in a unique position to help detect and stabilize the airway and successfully treat OSA via the use of oral appliances.

The good news? Non-invasive, affordable and easy to adjust, oral appliances are fast becoming the first line treatment of choice for patients who cannot tolerate CPAP… and for forward-thinking dentists who are looking to provide a more patient-compliant solution when it comes to airway therapy. 

OSA: The Big Picture

When soft tissues in the throat collapse during sleep, blocking the airway and causing breathing to repeatedly stop and…

Snoring might just be the warning sign…

Many patients simply don’t realize that their snoring, morning headaches or persistent low energy level could be symptomatic of something far more serious -- like Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).

Left untreated, OSA can trigger oxygen drops during sleep that contribute to:

• Daytime fatigue

• Decreased immunity

• Hypertension

• Increased risk for cardiac events and possible stroke

TREAT OSA WITHOUT DISRUPTING ALIGNER THERAPY: It’s As Easy As ASA 

The ASA (Aligner Sleep Appliance®) affords dental practitioners the          opportunity to accomplish two important treatment goals simultaneously. Worn over clear…

On The Subject of Adult Dental Expansion…

with kids, expanding the airway is often about correcting crossbites or excessive overjets. With adults, its frequently a matter of reclaiming space, uprighting molars and rounding out arches.

Every case has a solution – if you understand the indications. Arch development appliances must be tailored to the patient’s age, condition and skeletal framework. And it’s all about airway.

OSA: It’s Serious

Obstructive Sleep Disorder occurs when the soft tissues in the throat collapse during sleep, blocking the airway and causing breathing to repeatedly stop and start. Oxygen intake is severely impacted…and these episodes can happen dozens – even hundreds of times a night, leading…

An unparalleled hybrid program focused on treating maxillofacial discrepancies, malocclusion, masticatory-temporomandibular joint disorders, and dental sleep medicine for pediatrics and adults.

This unique one-of-a-kind hybrid program is exclusive to only 8 participants who are serious about taking the next step in their sleep medicine career. This limited capacity allows for a focused learning environment where participants will be actively engaged with hands-on learning modules.

This is the only mini-residency program that simultaneously addresses TMD and Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders (SRBD) simultaneously for pediatrics and adults utilizing proprietary and proven technologies and treatment philosophies taught by Dr. Joseph Yousefian.