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Can My Dentist Treat Sleep Apnea?

Jul. 15 2023

Sleep ApneaWith roughly 18 million people in the United States alone having sleep apnea, and the millions of sheep sufferers of sleep apnea count per night, chances are you are not alone, even if you may feel like it. If you’ve been having trouble sleeping and have been losing sleep trying to get an appointment with an ear, nose, throat specialist, then breathe a sigh of relief because your dentist can help treat your sleep apnea!

How Do Dentists Treat Sleep Apnea? 

Dentists are able to practice something known as dental sleep medicine which is the focus of using oral appliances to treat sleep-altering ailments like snoring or specific types of sleep apnea such as obstructive sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea can become a very serious condition as it results in incredibly disruptive sleep. This disrupted sleep through a struggle to breathe, if allowed to accumulate, can eventually lead to severe complications such as high blood pressure, increased chance of stroke and heart attack, depression, and even sudden death.

Luckily, if you have expert dental care providers such as Dr. Dean Glasser and Dr. Renee Glasser, your issues with obstructive sleep apnea can go to sleep! It all starts with a dental cone beam scan which helps us precisely determine and evaluate the state of your airways. From there, we’ll go over your treatment options which will be either a CPAP machine that fits over your face and allows for proper breathing or the treatment solution being oral appliances which have a 95% success rate!

Both options can help your obstructive sleep apnea. CPAP machines can be cumbersome, and require hygienic upkeep, but they definitely help! Dental appliances provide therapy faster, easier, and patients find it easier to comply with.

Wonder Which Option Is For You? 

If you’re wondering which obstructive sleep apnea treatment is for you, or if you’re wondering if you even have sleep apnea, or if you have any questions regarding your mouth or oral health, trust Dr. Dean Glaser and Dr. Renee Glaser to have the care and expertise you need! If you’re tired of being tired, give us a call at 631-423-6767! We’re happy to help!


Dr. Dean Glasser is a respected Cosmetic and General Dentist, serving Melville, NY and the greater Long Island area. A Professor at Columbia University Dental School, Dr. Glasser is recognized as a Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and as a Fellow of the following organizations: the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Association of Hospital Dentistry and the Misch Implant Institute.

CAT Scan and Airway Analysis

Feb. 14 2020

When it comes to dentistry, there is more to care than just crowns, fillings, and cleanings. Dr. Dean Glasser of Melville, NY’s Implant and General Dentistry of Long Island is here to help patients achieve the best possible results from their smile—and address common problems such as obstructive sleep apnea.

Dr. Dean Glasser explains obstructive sleep apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder that can be addressed with dental interventions. Our practice utilizes some of the latest technologies to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea and provide a thorough evaluation. When patients have small or obstructed airways, they may be at a higher risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea. Using a CAT scan, which stands for “Computer Assisted Tomography,” the dentist can get a clear, three-dimensional view of the patient’s mouth and airways. This allows him to detect specific concerns that may need to be addressed with dental intervention. Not only can it be used to evaluate the teeth, gums, and bone to check for decay, disease, or damage, it can also offer a way for the dentist to check airways. Since the many structures of the mouth can be evaluated with this method, our dentist can use them in a variety of situations. Additionally, these images can be used when Dr. Dean Glasser is evaluating the health of the bone and the location of the sinuses prior to placing restorations such as dental implants.

Do I have obstructive sleep apnea?

Patients who have some of the following symptoms may want to speak to our team about undergoing CAT scans and airway analysis:

  • Daily fatigue
  • Insomnia
  • Snoring
  • Dry mouth upon wakening
  • Gasping for breath at night
  • Headaches and migraines

Learn more about CAT scans and airway analysis

If you live in or around the area of Melville, NY, and are ready to work with a team of professionals to learn more about obstructive sleep apnea, consider Implant and General Dentistry of Long Island. Dr. Dean Glasser and his team are dedicated to assisting patients in the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea to improve their overall quality of life. Call (631) 423-6767 today to schedule your appointment at 458 Old Country Road.


Dr. Dean Glasser is a respected Cosmetic and General Dentist, serving Melville, NY and the greater Long Island area. A Professor at Columbia University Dental School, Dr. Glasser is recognized as a Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and as a Fellow of the following organizations: the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Association of Hospital Dentistry and the Misch Implant Institute.

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