Washington D.C. Dentists Now Offering Dental Oral Appliances to Treat Sleep Apnea

    WASHINGTON, DC, October 20, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Sleep apnea isn't just about the snoring, it is one of the most common sleep disorders in the United States and is also often undiagnosed. Washington Center for Dentistry is proud to announce they have expanded their practice areas to include sleep apnea treatment for their Washington D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia patients.

Sleep apnea is caused when breathing is interrupted during sleep- sometimes hundreds of times. People suffering from sleep apnea get restricted amounts of oxygen to the brain and the body. Sleep apnea sufferers often stay in a lighter sleep pattern, rather than the deep restorative sleep they need to stay energetic and productive day to day.

"People often endure sleep apnea symptoms for a long time before realizing there is an easy solution," said Washington D.C dentist, Dr. Michael G. Katsaros. "We are excited to offer a treatment that will potentially change the quality of our patient's lives."

Over time, sleep apnea can lead to other health complications, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and weight gain. Washington Center for Dentistry is excited to announce they will be offering Somnodent, to treat their sleep apnea patients. The dental device, which resembles a mouth guard, is known to have better compliance than CPAP systems and can be easily hidden inside the mouth while sleeping, permitting lips to close.

Washington Center for Dentistry is a state-of the-art dentistry practice, serving patients in and around Washington D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia. They offer a variety of cosmetic dentistry and general dentistry treatments.

About Washington Center for Dentistry
Washington Center for Dentistry serves patients in Washington D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia. They offer a variety of general, sedation, and cosmetic dentistry services, including crowns, porcelain veneers, teeth whitening and dental implants. For more information, visit their website at: www.washdent.com

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