Our Dentist Dr. Jenny Can Help With Sleep Apnea and Snoring

American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine Member, Dr. Jennifer C Kocher, Treats Sleep Apnea, Snoring
– Dr Jennifer Kocher is helping patients get a more restful night’s sleep, as a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM). AADSM is the leading national organization for dentists who treat snoring and obstructive sleep apnea with oral appliance therapy, an effective alternative treatment to the standard contnuious positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine.

Sleeping with a CPAP machine, which includes a face mask, tubing and a constantly running motor, can be difficult, and many people are unaware that an effective – and comfortable – alternative treatment is available. Dr Jenny is committed to using her knowledge of dental sleep medicine to help treat patient’s snoring and sleep apnea and providing better night’s rest.

While CPAP is the standard treatment for sleep apnea, the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine estimates up to 50 percent of sleep apnea patients do not comply with or tolerate CPAP. In contrast to a CPAP machine, oral appliances are a mouth guard-like device worn only during sleep to maintain an open, unobstructed airway. Patients like oral appliance therapy because it is comfortable, easy to wear, quiet, portable, and easy to care for.

About The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) is the only non-profit national professional society dedicated exclusively to the practice of dental sleep medicine. The AADSM provides educational resources for dentists and promotes the use of oral appliance therapy for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and sleep-disordered breathing. Established in 1991, the AADSM has nearly 3,000 member dentists worldwide. Visit www.aadsm.org or call the national office at (630) 737-9705 for more information.