Many dentists hesitate to bring in a new service, especially one as seemingly removed from the basics of dentistry as sleep apnea appliance therapy. While it may seem outside of our scope of work, many dental researchers are promoting early intervention from dentists to help prevent the development of airway obstruction that leads to snoring and sleep apnea in adulthood in addition to offering oral appliance therapy for those who are already struggling with obstructive sleep apnea. If you’re still on the fence about whether or not your practice should be providing sleep apnea therapy, keep reading. We’ll take a closer look at three of the benefits of incorporating sleep apnea therapy into your dental office.
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