Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter
No holds barred, unscripted discussion on a wide range of sleep topics - from sleep disorders to current research and controversies in the field. No topic is off limits! Dr. Chris Winter is a clinician, a board certified neurologist and double boarded sleep specialist with 30 years of clinical experience. He is the author of The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child, and is a popular consultant and speaker, working for many professional sports teams. He is well known for his unique perspective and ability to demystify sleep, all of which he brings to Sleep Unplugged.
Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter
#155 - Oral Appliance and Sleep Apnea: Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
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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Thanks for listening and sleep well!
