CAN A DENTAL SOLUTION HELP ME WITH MY SNORING AND SLEEPING PROBLEMS?

TIRED OF BEING TIRED?

If Snoring is a problem or you suspect you have a sleep disorder, contact us.

Dr. Blincoe may be able to offer a dental solution for a medical condition - obstructive sleep apnea - while also reducing, minimizing and sometimes eliminating snoring

Dr. Blincoe is Board Certified by the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and the Kentucky Sleep Society. He limits his practive to the fabrication of dental devices to help manage diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea and snoring issues.

Sleep disorders can affect:

Heart Disease
Hypertension
Diabetes
Memory Loss
Obesity
Stroke
Acid Reflux Disease
Teeth Grinding
Motor Vehicle Accidents

 

How can you tell if you have a sleep disorder? One way is to gauge how much snoring affects your life and sleep. Another way is take a short test to see if you display symptoms of a sleep disorder. We can offer you two quick tests to see if you show signs of a sleep disorder:

The Epworth Sleepiness Scale measures certain factors to see if you show symptoms of a sleep disorder.

The STOP-BANG Questionnaire measures factors to see if you are a risk for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Click on the links above to take either or both tests.

To learn more, contact our office and set up a consultation with Dr. Blincoe. Give us a call at (502) 895-2210 or e-mail us at blinshut@bellsouth.net and we will be able to further assist you!

 

Is snoring bad for you?

Snoring is an indicator for Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) and / or Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Sleep apnea exacerbates diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure to name a few. Snoring and sleep problems need to be investigated. Take our tests listed above to check out your risk factors.

 

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