Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter

#155 - Oral Appliance and Sleep Apnea: Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

Chris Winter, MD

So far on the podcast we had talked about sleep apnea as well as the treatments CPAP and surgery. On this episode of the podcast, we discuss another popular treatment option: oral appliances. In this episode we will:

  • Review the pathophysiology of obstructive sleep apnea
  • Outline the mechanism via which oral appliance work
  • List the pros and cons of oral appliance for surgery
  • Discuss how the oral appliance fits into the landscape of sleep apnea therapy


Produced by: Maeve Winter

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