Phoenix Dentist Is Certified In Sleep Apnea And Oral Appliance Therapy

    PHOENIX, AZ, September 08, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- To further help his clients live a healthy life, Dr. Stephen Conrad has completed advanced training. As a Phoenix dentist, Dr. Conrad is committed to providing his patients with superior dental health care, which even includes the treatment of sleep apnea and snoring. Recently, the Appliance Therapy Group has certified Dr. Conrad in sleep apnea oral appliance therapy.

"Through recent research and education in dentistry, patients now have the option to treat sleep apnea, snoring, and related medical conditions without having to utilize the C-PAP breathing mask and apparatus," said Dr. Stephen Conrad, a dentist in Phoenix. "If a patient or their loved one snores, we offer a complimentary consultation and evaluation to help patients consider oral appliance therapy as an improvement in their quality of life."

Sleep apnea is a potentially life-threatening sleep disorder characterized by repeated pauses in breathing during sleep. Breathing pauses can last anywhere from several seconds to minutes, and can happen as often as 30 times or more per hour. Ongoing disrupted breathing causes an imbalance between the carbon dioxide and oxygen levels in the bloodstream, as not enough carbon dioxide is exiting and not enough oxygen is entering the body.

To treat sleep apnea, Dr. Stephen Conrad, a cosmetic dentist in Phoenix, now utilizes advanced oral appliance therapy. An oral appliance is a small acrylic device that fits over the upper and lower teeth or tongue, similar to a mouth guard. This device slightly advances the lower jaw or tongue, which moves the base of the tongue forward opening the airway. This helps to improve breathing and reduces snoring and sleep apnea. The oral appliance is individually crafted and customized for each patient by Dr. Stephen Conrad in Phoenix, AZ. These appliances are comfortable and well tolerated by many patients and are easy to remove, clean and convenient for travel.

Patients should contact Dr. Stephen Conrad, a dentist in Phoenix, AZ, if they are suffering from snoring or sleep apnea. With proper diagnosis, Dr. Conrad can help prescribe appropriate treatment to help patients sleep better at night.

For more information on sleep apnea and services offered by Dr. Stephen Conrad, patients can visit the practice's website at http://www.phxcosmeticdentist.com/.

About Dr. Stephen Conrad: Dr. Stephen Conrad is an experienced Phoenix, AZ dentist and has been a practicing dentist since graduating from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry. He is passionate about dentistry and takes great care to ensure that each of his patients are treated with respect and care. Dr. Conrad is a member of the American Dental Association, Arizona Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. He participates in many hours of continuing education programs each year to ensure that he is offering the highest level of dental service to his patients in Phoenix. He offers extensive services including Phoenix dental implants, teeth whitening, Invisalign, veneers and many more.

Media Contact:
Stephen Conrad, DDS
[email protected]
4202 N. 32nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 955-8760
http://www.phxcosmeticdentist.com

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