November 25th, 2014 Snoring: Bad for Relationships; Bad for Health
Snoring: Bad for Relationships; Bad for Health
Rogers, AR (PRWEB) October 22, 2014
In today’s world, a good night’s sleep has become especially valuable, and increasingly difficult to get. Snoring and sleep apnea (a medical problem where the airway collapses during sleep and breathing stops) robs people and their bed partners of the rest they need to face their daily challenges.
Up to 45% of the population snores and 20 million people in the United States alone have sleep apnea. Of these, only 10% have been diagnosed and treated; and of those treated, many cannot tolerate their prescribed medical device known as CPAP (continuous positive air pressure supplied through a nasal mask) – which supports the airway during sleep.
Snoring Isn’t Sexy was formed to alert the public of the medical dangers and social hazards of snoring and sleep apnea and connect sufferers with specially trained dentists in their local area who can provide oral appliance therapy.
Oral appliances, also known as mandibular advancement devices, are small, comfortable, dental mouthpieces that hold the lower jaw in a forward position have been proven to support the airway to prevent collapse. Oral appliances, a great first-line therapy for mild to moderate sleep apnea, must be fitted by a dentists specifically trained in oral appliance therapy.
Ken Berley, DDS, a Snoring Isn’t Sexy dentist in Rogers, Arkansas provides this treatment for snoring and sleep apnea patients. Dr. Berley is a Member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and American Sleep and Breathing Academy and has received special, extensive education and training in Oral Appliance Therapy.
Dr. Ken Berley is a native of Arkansas and has practiced dentistry in the state since 1980. He graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in Memphis with Honors. Dr. Berley practices General, Esthetic, Implant and Sleep Medicine Dentistry in Rogers, Arkansas.
Dr. Berley has lectured nationally for such prestigious organizations as the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and the American Sleep and Breathing Academy. He has lectured also for the Sleep Professionals of Arkansas. Dr. Berley is on the Editorial Board and writes a column for Dental Sleep Practice magazine and has been published in Sleep Diagnosis and Therapy.
“I am fortunate to be in a profession where I can make such a positive impact on people’s lives. When a patient tells me that I helped save their marriage, helped save their life or gave them the confidence to achieve new goals, I realize I am so privileged to be doing something so special,” says Dr. Berley.
About Snoring Isn’t Sexy
Snoring Isn’t Sexy, a unique public awareness resource that seeks to educate the general public about sleep disordered breathing, provides up to date information about sleep apnea and the variety of treatment options available.
Snoring isn’t Sexy is committed to the welfare of patients who use our services to find a dentist who provides oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea. The dentists associated with Snoring Isn’t Sexy dentists adhere to the protocols of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and believe in a team approach to treating patients.
[More information about snoring, sleep apnea and Dr. Berley can be found at his web site at http://www.snoringisntsexy.com/sleep-dentist/ken-berley-dds/index.]
Snoring Isn’t Sexy® consists of independently owned and operated affiliated offices. Visit http://www.SnoringIsntSexy.com for a directory of all participating dentists.
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