Sleep Apnea is a medical condition that makes breathing difficult; this condition stops breathing for short periods of time while you’re sleeping, resulting in a lack of oxygen. When this happens, sleep is interrupted and your quality of well being suffers. Most patients are unaware they are suffering from sleep apnea; they assume their sleep […]
As with most medical or dental health concerns, there is no one-size-fits-all solution for treating sleep apnea. Patients who have tried CPAP and oral appliance therapy individually without success may benefit most from a combined solution. Dr. Greenbaum works alongside a patient’s sleep doctor to develop a treatment plan to best fit each patient’s needs […]
The FDA alerted consumers and healthcare providers that an estimated three to four million bi-level PAP, CPAP, and mechanical ventilator devices by Philips were recalled due to possible health risks. Affected devices were manufactured between April 2009 and April 26th, 2021. The polyester-based polyurethane sound abatement foam (used to reduce sound and vibration) can possibly […]
Bethesda Dentist replies to Philips Recall Notification of Sleep Apnea Device
