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Acid Reflux and Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Tuesday, October 04, 2011

Acid reflux is a common complaint among patients who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. It seems that choosing oral appliance therapy to treat your obstructive sleep apnea may also reduce the symptoms of acid reflux disease.

A small study looked at dental patients who wanted oral appliances to treat their obstructive sleep apnea. After a sleep study the patients answered questions about acid reflux symptoms. After the patients had been wearing their oral appliances they were asked the same questions. Researchers found that wearing the oral appliance reduced the acid reflux symptoms for both men and women. It is unclear exactly why the oral appliance seemed to help the acid reflux symptoms.

If you are experiencing any of the symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea including acid reflux, snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness and weight gain please contact Kenneth A. Mogell DMD at 561-394-9000 today to schedule your consultation.

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