Airway Correction for OSA
Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon
An oral and maxillofacial surgeon is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries, and defects involving the mouth, jaw, teeth, neck, and face. They are trained to perform a variety of functions including wisdom tooth removal, jaw reconstruction, tooth extraction, facial trauma surgery, and dental implants. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons also repair facial abnormalities with cosmetic surgery.
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Airway Correction for OSA
Some common treatments include:
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
CPAP is the most common treatment for OSA. It involves using a machine that delivers a steady stream of air through a mask worn over the nose or mouth to help keep the airway open during sleep.
Oral Appliances
These are devices worn in the mouth during sleep that reposition the jaw and tongue to help keep the airway open. They are typically recommended for mild to moderate OSA.
Lifestyle Changes
Losing weight, avoiding alcohol and sedatives before bedtime, and sleeping on your side can help to reduce the severity of OSA.
Surgery
In some cases, surgery may be necessary to correct structural abnormalities in the airway, such as a deviated septum or enlarged tonsils.
Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation
A device that is implanted under the skin in the upper chest, it works by sending mild stimulation to the nerve that controls the tongue and other airway muscles, helping to keep the airway open during sleep.
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