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Sleep Apnea Causes Car Accidents

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

Dental Treatment For Sleep Apnea

Sleep Apnea is beginning to reach epidemic proportions in our country. It is estimated that 2% of women and 4% of men suffer with Sleep Apnea. It is one of the most under-diagnosed conditions in the United States today.
Studies have shown that nearly 90% of the Sleep Apnea suffers have not been diagnosed or treated.

One of the disastrous effects of Sleep Apnea is excessive daytime sleepiness. A recent study, performed by the University of British Columbia Sleep Disorders Program, shows that people with sleep apnea are twice as likely to have a car crash compared to people without sleep apnea, and three to five times as likely to have a crash resulting in personal injury.

The Federal Motor Safety Administration has become so alarmed that it is highlighting sleep apnea as a key issue in the next set of regulations for the trucking industry
Sleep Apnea is a serious life-threatening condition that can have potentially lethal consequences if left untreated. Please call our office at 561-394-9000 to arrange a consultation appointment. We will find a time that works best for your schedule to get you on your way to a healthier nights sleep.

Kenneth A. Mogell, D.M.D.