"When I first got my CPAP machine I was excited. Finally, I thought, I'd get a good night's sleep and stop feeling so tired
during the day. Then I tried it and l absolutely hated it. I hated the mask, the noise, the feeling of air being forced into my nose and the way I couldn't move around in bed and get comfortable.
I made a real effort to get used to it, but night after night I just couldn't fall asleep. So I'd end up taking it off after an hour or two. Talk about frustrating. I knew l needed help but the thing just didn't work for me.
Fortunately, I mentioned my problem to a friend, who told me about Dr. Barbat. She fit me for a sleep apnea device that's no bigger than the mouth guard I wore when I played sports. It's very comfortable and really works.
Now I'm getting a great night's sleep and I've got more energy than I've had in years."
- Gene B., Macomb, MI
"Thanks for screening your patients for Sleep Apnea! I was skeptical at first but I figured a sleep study at home couldn't hurt. Turns out that's been my problem all along. I've been struggling for a few years with uncontrolled high blood pressure, acid reflux and sleep trouble. I'm now off all my medication, losing weight and sleeping like a baby. Thanks!!"
- Anonymous
Dr. Ban Barbat
Do You Have?
Snoring
Feelings of tiredness, fatigue or sleepiness during the day
Snoring that affects my relationship
Snoring that causes me or my partner to be irritable and/or tired
Snoring that causes me to sleep in a separate room
Snoring that affects other people when I am sleeping away from home (hotel, camping, etc)
Been told that you have to wear a CPAP because you have Sleep Apnea.
If you've answered yes to two or more of the above items, click here to complete a screening questionnaire.
A Problem Too Dangerous To Ignore
If you have sleep apnea, you're probably going to stop breathing hundreds of times a night and wake up literally gasping for air. Every time breathing stops, the oxygen level in the blood falls. Eventually, the brain notices the drop and must arouse the body to begin breathing again. Consequently, REM sleep (the deep, restorative sleep cycle) is interrupted, putting additional strain on the heart and lungs to “catch up”. So, in addition to reducing the amount of restful sleep, it also reduces the amount of oxygen supplied to the brain which can lead to various health problems including early morning headaches, excessive daytime drowsiness, cardiovascular problems, memory problems, mood swings, impotence, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
Fortunately, there's an answer: new treatment that means you don't have to
choose between the dangers of sleep apnea and the discomfort of CPAP therapy.
Convenient Diagnosis In The Comfort Of Your Own Bed
Obstructive Sleep Apnea is diagnosed by performing a sleep study where a medical recording device is used to record the involuntary body functions that occur during sleep. It is usually conducted in a laboratory environment although we offer the option of a home sleep study. A home sleep study is similar to a typical laboratory sleep study except that it is performed in the comfort of your own home using a small portable-monitoring device that you wear while you sleep.
Home sleep testing is a recognized procedure for the diagnosis and/or monitoring of sleep disordered breathing. If you meet the following criteria, you can take a home sleep test.
You are between 18 and 65 years of age;
You snore or are at risk of mild, moderate or severe sleep apnea;
You have no other medical conditions.
A Simple, Effective Solution
Now, today's comfortable and effective FDA-approved devices can help keep airways open without CPAP machines that many sleep apnea sufferers simply can’t tolerate. These custom-made devices have a number of advantages over CPAP machines:
Oral devices are truly comfortable.
Most patients get used to them in just a few days.
They're small & convenient so traveling with them is a breeze.
In fact, these small, light oral devices work so well they are now considered an effective alternative to CPAP for patients with mild to moderate sleep apnea and for those with severe sleep apnea who can’t tolerate a CPAP machine.
A Comfortable Fit That Conforms To YOU!
There are many types of oral devices, each with different advantages. My job is to find the right one for you, based on things like the severity of your apnea, the size and shape of your jaw and tongue and whether you grind your teeth or have a condition like TMJ.
If you're one of the millions who would love to throw away their CPAP machine or someone newly diagnosed with sleep apnea who’s looking for a treatment that really works, there’s an oral device that's right for you. We’ll help you choose the right device, then fit it precisely so it works effectively and gives you all the comfort you’re looking for.
Start Sleeping Better NOW!
We’re so convinced that one of these oral devices will let you enjoy a good night’s sleep, we’ll make this offer:
Call for an evaluation and say you saw the Sleep Apnea Offer on our web site and we’ll
take $100 off the price of your new device!
