Media Alert

 

For Immediate Release:   May 15, 2006

 

Contact:

Kathy Breiter                                        OR    Gy Yatros, D.M.D.

Island Dental Spa                                           Island Dental Spa

Phone: (941) 778-2204                                  Phone (941) 778-2204 / Cell (941) 720-0092

Email:  Kathy@islanddentalspa.com           Email:  dryatros@islanddentalspa.com

 

FINALLY, THERE IS A MORE COMFORTABLE SLEEP APNEA & SNORING          SOLUTION!

 

An oral orthotic appliance may be able to help solve your snoring and sleepiness caused by sleep apnea.  Surgical options and the CPAP, (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure), are often obstructive, invasive and could have serious side effects.  Now there is a quicker, more comfortable, less expensive & less intrusive solution.   An oral orthotic appliance repositions the lower jaw and the tongue.  Since our tongues are actually attached to the front part of our chin, the appliance works by pulling the chin forward which automatically pulls the tongue forward.  This results in opening the airway decreasing or eliminating sleep apnea and snoring.

 

WHAT IS SLEEP APNEA? 

According to the American Sleep Apnea Association (ASAA), “Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is the most common form of sleep apnea found in more than 12 million Americans.  It is caused by a blockage of the airway, usually when the soft tissue in the rear of the throat collapses and closes during sleep”.  Unfortunately, through the “lack of awareness by the public and healthcare professionals, the vast majority remain undiagnosed and therefore untreated, despite the fact hat this serious disorder can have significant consequences.”  If untreated sleep apnea can lead to some serious health issues including “high blood pressure and other cardiovascular disease, memory problems, weight gain, impotency and headaches”.

 

HOW TO GET AN ORAL ORTHOTIC APPLIANCE: 

A dentist educated in sleep apnea equipment can fit you with such an appliance.

Dr. Gy Yatros of the Island Dental Spa on Anna Maria Island does just that.  He is one of the few in the country that routinely treats those disorders with sleep dental devices.

First, he would conduct a limited dental exam and jaw exam.  Afterwards, impressions are taken of the upper and lower teeth and sent to a highly skilled lab.  The procedure lasts approximately 40 minutes to 1 hour.    The appliance actually resembles a mouth guard (or upper tray) hinged in the middle to a similar lower tray.  The hinges allow the dentist to adjust the appliance as needed.  Approximately 2 weeks later the patient returns for the device to be fitted and adjusted by Dr. Yatros. 

 

Note:  I will be contacting you soon to see if you have an interest in covering this important story for the public.