Keep Calm And Sleep On {Gift Card Giveaway}

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A couple of years ago, Luke’s doctor was worried that he had sleep apnea. I didn’t know much about it but learned that what basically happens is that people with sleep apnea suddenly stop breathing while they are sleeping. That was really scary to think about but thankfully, after an overnight sleep study, it was determined that he didn’t suffer from it. Even so, I’m happy to be partnering with the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine on this sponsored post to share information about oral appliance therapy for adults who have sleep apnea. {Please note: I am not a doctor and the content of this post is not medical advice. You should always consult with your doctor before trying any new products or therapies.}

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition that causes people to suddenly stop breathing during sleep anywhere from 10 seconds to more than a minute and up to hundreds of times a night. It’s a potentially life-threatening condition affecting 12 to 18 million U.S. adults that can increase the risk for serious health problems, including congestive heart failure, stroke, high blood pressure, heart disease – just to name a few.

A new therapy called oral appliance therapy (OAT) uses a “mouth guard-like” device worn only during sleep to maintain an open, unobstructed airway. OAT devices prevent the airway from collapsing by either holding the tongue or supporting the jaw in a forward position. The devices are quiet, portable and easy to care for.

AADSM recommends oral appliance therapy for people with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea. Once a patient is diagnosed with primary snoring or obstructive sleep apnea by a board-certified sleep physician, a dentist trained in dental sleep medicine can provide treatment with OAT. Consumers with sleep apnea or loud and frequent snoring can go to www.LocalSleepDentist.com to find a local dentist trained in oral appliance therapy.

GIVEAWAY

One reader will win a $50 Bed Bath and Beyond gift card

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Giveaway ends February 5, 2014 at 11:59pm Central time. Must be 18 or older and a US resident to enter.

271 thoughts on “Keep Calm And Sleep On {Gift Card Giveaway}”

  7. I learned that it is a potentially life-threatening condition affecting 12 to 18 million U.S. adults that can increase the risk for serious health problems, including congestive heart failure.

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  8. I learned that sleep apnea can increase the risk for serious health problems like stroke, high blood pressure, and congestive heart failure.

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  22. I learned that Osa is a condition that causes people to suddenly stop breathing during sleep anywhere from 10 seconds to more than a minute and up to hundreds of times a night.

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  29. I learned that Oral appliance therapy (OAT) is a treatment for obstructive sleep apnea and an effective alternative treatment to CPAP.

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  50. 1) Tell me what you learned about sleep apnea or oral appliance therapy

    The devices are quiet, portable and easy to care for.

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  53. I learned that the AADSM recommends oral appliance therapy (OAT) for people with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea in order to prevent the airway from collapsing during sleep.

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  56. I read your post and you are correct sleep apnea is a sleep breathing disorder that causes an individual to stop breathing in their sleep. I have to admit, however, that I have worked in the field of sleep disorders for some years so I am cheating a bit here LOL I was interested to see the picture of the oral appliance, as I have not actually seen one; not actually working with the patients. Thank you for sharing about this important issue and perhaps sparking others to investigate this further :)

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  81. I learned Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition that causes people to suddenly stop breathing during sleep anywhere from 10 seconds to more than a minute and up to hundreds of times a night.

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  95. Wow. i learned to look into this more because I have a lot of the symptoms. I snore. I am tired and take naps during the day. Sometimes I unintentionaly fall asleep during the day. Very informative.

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  100. I learned that OSA can increase the risk for a stroke. I had heard of other risks, but didn’t realize that was on the list. This is something that tends to run in our family; I’d love to try out this device.

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  103. I learned that Sleep apnea patient are often older, obese and have thick necks, but men and women of any age or body type can have sleep apnea.

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  110. I learned that 12-18 million adults in the US are affected by sleep apnea

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  113. prior to this i didn’t know that sleep apnea led to congestive heart failure, stroke, high blood pressure, heart disease sometimes.

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  117. AADSM recommends oral appliance therapy for people with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea.
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  120. I learned that sleep apnea is a serious condition where you stop breathing in your sleep for as much as a minute! Sleep apnea can lead to heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke. As many as 18 million people are affected. There is a new oral device that is a nice alternative to C-Pap.

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  127. I had sleep apnea but I got my tonsils removed which helped so much and then I lost 100 pounds and that fixed my problem all together. It’s so nice to sleep deeply now.

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  139. Wow, I didn’t realize that sleep apnea causes one to stop breathing so much during the evening. I wonder if people don’t do as much to prevent because they figure it doesn’t affect there daily functioning….but it does.

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  142. I leaned that Obstructive sleep apnea is a potentially life-threatening condition affecting 12 to 18 million U.S. adults that can increase the risk for serious health problems, including congestive heart failure, stroke, high blood pressure, & heart disease.

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  157. I learned that dentists can help treat sleep apnea through the OAT ( custom-fit “mouth guard-like” device). I would never have thought dentist, but regular doctor! Also, more than 18 million Americans have sleep apnea

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  165. I know my brother has sleep apnea, he’s very aware of it now. Before he had no idea what was wrong so he volunteered to do a testing.

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  172. My husband has sleep apnea too. I learned that without treatment it gives him a higher chance of heart attack and stroke. Since he started using his machine he sleeps and feels so much better!

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  178. My brother-in-law has sleep apnea. He uses a machine at night. I had never heard of dental appliance therapy. I called my sister and she hadn’t either. They are going to ask his doctor about it. Thank you for the information, was very helpful.

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  194. I learned a lot about the OAT system, I never even knew it existed! I learned that 12 -18 million people area affected by sleep apnea! Wow!

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  204. I have heard of sleep apnea before but never knew it could cause so many heart issues! I think I have sleep apnea and am going to get it checked!

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  208. I learned that the oral appliance is a quiet option to the CPAP and a less invasive option to surgery for sleep apnea treatment.

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  210. I learned that sleep apnea increases the risk for serious health problems like stroke, high blood pressure, and heart failure.

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  218. It affects 12 to 18 million and I’m probably one of them

    I could have used this gc yesterday when I bought sheets and magic bullet dessert maker among other things

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  231. I learned that sleep apnea is a serious disorder that can lead to a number of health problems. This therapy looks so much better than those bulky, loud machines thet they use.

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  234. this was really interesting and informative. i think my husband may have sleep apnea. he snores so horribly. it scares me to think of it. i’m gonna have him ask about this OAT when he goes to our dentist. thanks for the info!

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  235. I learned a lot about the OAT system, I never even knew it existed! I learned that 12 -18 million people area affected by sleep apnea!!

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  239. i learned that I want one! I think (but it has not been confirmed) that I may suffer through sleep apena, and am a loud sleeper. I was just thinking the other day that my employment often goes on conferences where you have to share a room. I couldn’t imagine the embarrassment of having to take one of those large loud machines while sharing a room. Also, I learned this system is portable, which is important to allow people to be able to go on trips and explore the world. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!

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  245. I learned that OAT devices prevent the airway from collapsing by either holding the tongue or supporting the jaw in a forward position.

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  260. I learned that sleep apnea can increase the risk for serious health problems like stroke, high blood pressure, and congestive heart failure.

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  266. I never heard of using a oral appliance to treat sleep apnea, That is a interesting way to treat that, I always thought you had to wear this mask like thing to help you breathe. Its great to find out there are new ways.

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