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Meet Your Philadelphia Sleep & Snoring Specialist

Dr. Marc A. Levin

Dr. Levin is a member of the American Dental Association and the Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. He is a past president of the Eastern Dental Society. He is the founder and CEO of EOS Dental sleep, treating patients in the Philadelphia area suffering from Sleep Apnea and snoring. Dr. Levin also serves as dental director of EOS Sleep treating those same patients in Manhattan and the greater New York City area.
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What Is Sleep Apnea?

There are several types of sleep apnea, which can cause snoring, poor quality sleep, and health problems such as acid reflux, high blood pressure, increased risk of heart attack or stroke, and metabolic issues.

The different types of sleep apnea are:

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): The most common type of sleep apnea, it is typically caused by a blockage of the airway, usually when the soft tissue in the back of the throat collapses during sleep.

Central Sleep Apnea: This is a less common type of sleep apnea that involves the central nervous system. Unlike OSA, the airway is not blocked, but instead the brain fails to signal the muscles that control breathing.

Complex Sleep Apnea: This is a combination of obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea.

If you snore, you may need to be screened and tested by a sleep medicine professional. Dr. Marc Levin in Philadelphia, PA can help.

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Is Oral Appliance Therapy Right For You?

Our dental sleep oral appliance is a small plastic device that’s placed in the mouth and is worn similar to a sports mouth guard or orthodontic retainer. Oral appliances, worn during the night, help prevent the collapse of the tongue and soft tissues in the back of the throat allowing for adequate air intake by keeping the airway open. Oral appliances can be used alone or in conjunction with other treatments for sleep-related breathing disorders, such as CPAP therapy, weight management, or even surgery.
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What are the Different Oral Appliance CPAP Alternatives?

Oral appliances can be classified by mode of action or design variation. Nearly all oral appliances fit into one of two categories:

  • Tongue Retaining Device: Tongue retaining devices are custom made for each patient and hold the tongue in a forward position by means of suction. When the tongue is in a forward position, the tongue is less likely to collapse during sleep and obstruct the airway in the throat. This type of device is mostly used for patients with dentures or patients who cannot adequately advance their lower jaw.
  • Mandibular Advancement Device (MAD): Mandibular advancement devices are custom made for each patient. They advance the tongue and soft tissues of the throat to open up the airway, while also repositioning the lower jaw to restore normal breathing during sleep.

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