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.
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
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
___ 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
