Rumford Dental, Inc.
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20 Newman Ave. Rumford RI 02916  -  (401) 434-4304


We are Medicare Providers of Oral Appliance Therapy for Sleep Apnea

Snoring and Sleep Apnea

Many Americans suffer from poor sleep due to their, or someone else's, snoring. Sleep Apnea is a breathing condition diagnosed by a physician, which is a severe form of sleep disturbance.

We can provide initial assesments and facilitate referrals as needed to your physician or pulmonologist. Many patients with snoring do well with simple, custom anti-snoring devices.  For patients who experience daytime drowsiness, especially when driving, a medical referral is the best first choice. Dental devices to aid in reducing sleep apnea episodes can be incorporated into the treatment.

Try the Epworth Sleepiness Scale Self-Test

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The Epworth Sleepiness ScaleRate each of the following situations on a 0-3 scale for how likely you are to accidently fall asleep:

___ Sitting and Reading 
___ Watching TV 
___ Sitting inactive in a public place (theater, meeting, etc.) 
___ Riding as a passenger in a car for an hour without a break 
___ Lying down to rest in the afternoon when circumstances permit 
___ Sitting and talking to someone 
___ Sitting quietly after lunch without alcohol 
___ In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic  

Total ____
 
Rating Scale
0 = would never doze 
1 = slight chance of dozing 
2 = moderate chance of dozing 
3 = high chance of dozing 

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  • Home
    • Hours
    • Directions
    • New Patient Forms
  • About Us
    • Why see a Prosthodontist?
    • Sleep Apnea Appliances
    • View Our Office
  • Services
    • Crowns/Bridges/Veneers
    • Implants
    • Dentures/Prostheses
    • Snoring and Sleep Apnea
    • Specialty Team Treatment
  • Photo Gallery
  • Payment Options
  • Contact Us
    • Directions
    • New Patient Forms
    • Tell us about your visit!