Sleep apnea patient uses CPAP alternative for 5 years - follow up

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Posted: December 15, 2016

Patient describes his experience with dental treatment for his sleep apnea. Dr. Shapira provided him with an alternative for his CPAP, and helped to treat his wife's fibromyalgia & TMJ problems. These changes have had a positive effect on both their lives. 

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Transcript:

Scott: Hi, my name is Scott Campbell. I authorize Dr. Shapira to use this video on the internet. My wife has been seeing Dr. Shapira for about thirty years. He helped her with a fibromyalgia problem and when I was diagnosed with sleep Apnea, Dr. Shapiro had a appliance alternative versus CPAP. I’ve been wearing the appliance for approximately one year now with a minor issue; I have a nickel allergy so the hook on there was giving my tongue some problems which we’ve so far fixed that. Wearing this appliance versus the CPAP has changed my life. I don’t snore anymore, I sleep much better, so this is probably one of the best things. If you can’t stand the CPAP machine, come see Dr. Shapira because he’s got a wonderful alternative.
 

Dr. Shapira: Great. Thank you very much.
 

Dr Shapira has treated thousands of TMJ and Sleep patients over the last 35 years. This Testimonial is one of several on this youtube channel.
 

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www.ihatecpap.com

www.delanydentalcare.com

www.sleepandhealth.com

www.northshoresleepdentist.com
 

Ira L Shapira DDS, D,ABDSM, D,AAPM, FICCMO

Chair, Alliance of TMD Organizations

Diplomat, American Academy of Pain Management

Diplomat, American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine

Regent & Fellow, International College of CranioMandibular Orthopedics

Board Eligible, American Academy of CranioFacial Pain

Dental Section Editor, Sleep & Health Journal

Member, American Equilibration Society

Member, Academy of Applied Myofunctional Sciences

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www.DelanyDentalCare.com

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www.iHateHeadaches.org

www.SleepandHealth.com

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Patient describes 5 years of sleep apnea treatment with oral appliance. He initially used the CPAP machine but found it made him uncomfortable. Both him and his wife are able to get restful sleep. 


WATCH THE VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WS00Pem3BF4

 

Visit http://www.thinkbetterlife.com

 to learn how we can use neuromuscular dental techniques to help with your sleep apnea and snoring. Sleep disorders often result in fatigue, trouble concentrating, memory loss, relationship problems, a decrease in job performance, among other effects. Simple dental devices are available to help you stop snoring, breath right, and get the sleep you need. We are located in Chicago, Illinois.
 

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Transcript: 
 

Dr. Shapira: Okay. John, tell me about your experience with the sleep appliance.
 

John: Yes, doctor. This has been absolutely phenomenal. I’ve got very severe sleep apnea and the thought of wearing a CPAP, I mean, just was a total turn off. I tried it one time and. I mean, it just gagged me and it was just really uncomfortable. So we tried a couple different appliances and the one I’m using right now works just absolutely phenomenal. My wife can get sleep, I can get sleep and it works just so much better than the CPAP machine ever did.
 

Dr. Shapira: Great. How long have you been using an appliance?
 

John: Oh, I’d have to think. It’s been at least five years.
 

Dr. Shapira: Okay. Is it okay if I post this on the website?
 

John: Absolutely.
 

Dr. Shapira:Great. Anything else you’d like to tell people about: treatment you’ve had from me?
 

John:Doctor, you’re just absolutely phenomenal. I can’t believe all of the care that 

you’ve given and all the help and your patience. I know that I’ve been a difficult patient because we’ve kind of pushed the limits with the appliance and I’m so glad you were willing to give it a try because I think it works really well.
 

Dr. Shapira: Great. Thank you very much John.
 

Visit these websites for more information or to make an appointment with Dr Shapira. www.ThinkBetterLife.com

www.ihatecpap.com

www.delanydentalcare.com

www.sleepandhealth.com

www.northshoresleepdentist.com
 

Ira L Shapira DDS, D,ABDSM, D,AAPM, FICCMO

Chair, Alliance of TMD Organizations

Diplomat, American Academy of Pain Management

Diplomat, American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine

Regent & Fellow, International College of CranioMandibular Orthopedics

Board Eligible, American Academy of CranioFacial Pain

Dental Section Editor, Sleep & Health Journal

Member, American Equilibration Society

Member, Academy of Applied Myofunctional Sciences

www.ThinkBetterLife.com

www.DelanyDentalCare.com

www.IHateCPAP.com

www.iHateHeadaches.org