Sleep Apnea Treatments in Washington, D.C.
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Contact UsWhat Is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a condition marked by repeated pauses in breathing while you sleep. This chronic condition, which affects an estimated tens of millions of adults in the United States, is caused by the muscles around the airways relaxing, which allows gravity to pull the airways shut. This effect causes short-term suffocation, which puts excessive strain on the body, leading to cardiovascular complications and other health issues such as hypertension, memory loss, mood changes, weight gain, and fatigue. While there are many snoring or sleep apnea solutions for severe cases, including various surgeries and medical devices like CPAP, more patients are turning to dental treatments to help alleviate mild to moderate sleep apnea. At Presidential Dental Group in Washington, D.C., we concentrate on producing custom-fit night guards to offer relief to our sleep apnea patients. Dr. Kami'Lah Brown is proud to offer this easy, cozy, and reliable support to help you attain better health and a good night's sleep.
How Do Sleep Apnea Treatments Work?
At Presidential Dental Group, we often recommend a sleep apnea treatment known as oral appliance therapy (OAT), which is done with a custom-made device worn in the mouth while you sleep. One type of appliance is called a mandibular advancement device (MAD), which gently positions your lower jaw forward to keep your airways open while you sleep. The other is a tongue-retaining device (TRD), which holds your tongue in place to prevent any obstruction of your airways. There are over a hundred unique models on the market, so Dr. Brown will work with you to make certain you get the right one for you based on the structure of your mouth and jaw.
For certain sleep apnea patients, Dr. Brown may advise a procedure called rapid maxillary expansion. This treatment involves attaching a screw device to the upper jaw to relieve pressure on the nasal passages and allow for easier breathing.
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I recently visited Presidential Dental Group and I couldn’t be more impressed. DR.BROWN AND THE STAFF ARE AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!! Every single team member was so friendly and welcoming, even down to Ms Inez at the front desk. I am someone who’s always had a fear of going to the dentist but Dr. Brown and staff made me feel so comfortable. She was so patient with me, answered every question I had, she took the time to explain everything thoroughly and addressed all concerns. I highly recommend this office to anyone looking for a professional, intelligent and caring dental team. 10/10. This is the only office I’ll be going to.
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My entire experience with Presidential Dental has been absolutely amazing. The 1st time we spoke was at 4:30 in the afternoon and was able to schedule an appointment for the next day. When I arrived every single person on the staff greeted me. I waited for about 7 minutes before being taken into an examination room. I scheduled the appointment to address a come and go pain on the upper right side of my mouth. Thought I was going to have a tooth extracted. After the exam I learned that I would need to have 3 teeth removed. Makes sense as I had not been to the dentist in over 7 years. Saying "terrified" doesn't accurately give the full view of how scared I am of 'The Dentist'. 3 extractions? I told Dr. Brown that I would die before I had 3 teeth removed. She then explained to me the various studies and evidence that show how problems that start in your mouth can become systemic issues over time. Alzheimer's even pops up in these studies. But even with all of this evidence, she backed up, realizing how stressed and worried I was. Dr. Brown explained that she could call in a prescription that would help with my anxiety over the procedure. Done deal. We set a date 2 weeks away ( to give me time to process all of this ). I called my insurance company the next day to get some billing details and learned that Presidential Dental was out of my network. I told my dental administrator that this is where I was going because I was comfortable with how everything was explained and specifically Dr. Brown's professionalism. What stuck out to me is when she explained WHAT needed to be done. She stressed that she never says, "this is going to be easy". She said that what I needed done was straight-forward for her and her team. The day before my appointment I received a text informing me that my prescription was ready. I followed the instructions and arrived at the office the next day feeling unusually calm. Now, the reason I'm terrified of the dentist is because of my last visit. 5 needles to the gums - and I felt every one of them. When I explained this to Dr. Brown she said, "not today". She then applied some jelly-like substance on my gums and within a couple minutes I couldn't feel when I tapped against my cheek. Then she picked up the syringe! I barely felt the first one and don't know how many hits there were in total because I didn't feel anything else. 10 minutes later it was all done! Dr. Brown sat down with me and went over the post op instructions and then called in my prescriptions. I still had not felt any discomfort 2 hours later when I got to the pharmacy. Marked the time and then started the pills regimen. Woke up today with nothing but a very slight swelling in the area of the extractions - that has already gone down as I'm typing this 25 hours after the visit. There was not one aspect of my experience that could have been better. It doesn't seem possible that there could be a better dentist - or staff - than Presidential Dental. Thank you, Dr. Brown.
My entire experience with Presidential Dental has been absolutely amazing. The 1st time we spoke was at 4:30 in the afternoon and was able to schedule an appointment for the next day. When I arrived every single person on the staff greeted me. I waited for about 7 minutes before being taken into an examination room. I scheduled the appointment to address a come and go pain on the upper right side of my mouth. Thought I was going to have a tooth extracted. After the exam I learned that I would need to have 3 teeth removed. Makes sense as I had not been to the dentist in over 7 years. Saying "terrified" doesn't accurately give the full view of how scared I am of 'The Dentist'. 3 extractions? I told Dr. Brown that I would die before I had 3 teeth removed. She then explained to me the various studies and evidence that show how problems that start in your mouth can become systemic issues over time. Alzheimer's even pops up in these studies. But even with all of this evidence, she backed up, realizing how stressed and worried I was. Dr. Brown explained that she could call in a prescription that would help with my anxiety over the procedure. Done deal. We set a date 2 weeks away ( to give me time to process all of this ). I called my insurance company the next day to get some billing details and learned that Presidential Dental was out of my network. I told my dental administrator that this is where I was going because I was comfortable with how everything was explained and specifically Dr. Brown's professionalism. What stuck out to me is when she explained WHAT needed to be done. She stressed that she never says, "this is going to be easy". She said that what I needed done was straight-forward for her and her team. The day before my appointment I received a text informing me that my prescription was ready. I followed the instructions and arrived at the office the next day feeling unusually calm. Now, the reason I'm terrified of the dentist is because of my last visit. 5 needles to the gums - and I felt every one of them. When I explained this to Dr. Brown she said, "not today". She then applied some jelly-like substance on my gums and within a couple minutes I couldn't feel when I tapped against my cheek. Then she picked up the syringe! I barely felt the first one and don't know how many hits there were in total because I didn't feel anything else. 10 minutes later it was all done! Dr. Brown sat down with me and went over the post op instructions and then called in my prescriptions. I still had not felt any discomfort 2 hours later when I got to the pharmacy. Marked the time and then started the pills regimen. Woke up today with nothing but a very slight swelling in the area of the extractions - that has already gone down as I'm typing this 13 hours after the visit. There was not one aspect of my experience that could have been better. It doesn't seem possible that there could be a better dentist - or staff - than Presidential Dental. Thank you, Dr. Brown.
Highly professional and friendly! Would recommend multiple times over
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If you suffer from symptoms like fatigue, foggy brain, or recurring headaches in the morning, it's possible that you are living with sleep apnea. This very serious condition often goes unnoticed because it only arises when you're asleep. To learn more about sleep apnea and potential treatments, reach out to Presidential Dental Group to schedule a consultation with Dr. Brown. Our Washington, D.C. dental team will work to craft a therapy plan to help you sleep more soundly.