Maine Sleep Dentistry

05/22/2023

American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine Annual Meeting 2023

Maine Sleep Dentistry commits to training and education in sleep medicine, snoring and sleep apnea treatment. Understanding evidence-based studies helps guide our clinical treatment decisions. The American Academy of Sleep Dental Medicine’s Annual meeting showcases the breakthrough data related to treating snoring and sleep apnea with oral appliances and alternative therapies.

11/06/2021

Is snoring a nuisance for you or your family? Did you know your medical insurance may cover a mouth piece to fix this?

Make an appointment today www.mainesleepdentistitry.com , 207-878-8600 to put an end to snoring.

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10/14/2021

Anxiety from CPAP? Have you tried CPAP for sleep apnea but using gives you anxiety?
If you can’t wear a CPAP, an oral appliance may be right for you.

10/01/2021

With the CPAP Recall, Oral Appliance Therapy could be the key to your sleep.

10/27/2020

Dr. Chadbourne has attained Diplomate status with the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. Dentists who are diplomats have demonstrated that they have the skills and knowledge for the delivery of excellent patient care. The Diplomate credential with the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine is recognized as the gold standard for excellence in dental sleep medicine.

09/25/2020

Medical insurance and Medicare has coverage for oral appliance therapy. Oral appliance therapy is a treatment for the medical condition obstructive sleep apnea. We combine our dental expertise with our advanced training in obstructive sleep apnea to fabricate a custom mouth piece that works to stabilize the jaw and improve breathing. People that cannot tolerate the mask, the hoses, or the claustrophobia associated with a CPAP machine are good candidates for this therapy.

09/21/2020

https://www.wareable.com/health-and-wellbeing/best-sleep-trackers-and-monitors

We test the best sleep trackers – and list everything you need to know from explaining sleep stages to the latest sleep apnea wearables

09/19/2020

Anyone ever had a sleep study conducted?

09/18/2020

How do you know which oral appliance design is best for you?
There are a number of factors that contribute to appliance selection. At Maine Sleep Dentistry, Dr. Chadbourne is a recognized as a Qualified Dentist with experience in oral presentations and functional considerations that are important to appliance selection.

09/13/2020

Despite widespread agreement that continuous positive airway pressure is effective therapy for obstructive sleep apnea, it is estimated that 50% of patients recommended for therapy are noncompliant 1 year later. Reported in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine by Ballard and colleagues.

09/03/2020

Snoring, choking, gasping are all signs of airway collapse and reduction of airflow that can result in fragmented sleep, impaired cognition, poor quality of life and increased risk of motor vehicle accidents. We offer comprehensive screening, consults and treatment options for people who suffer from this threatening condition. Call our office 207-878-8600 to see how we can help you today.

09/01/2020

An overbite is a risk factor for sleep apnea and snoring. If your child snores they are more prone to developing sleep apnea. Don’t worry, there are things we can do to help! Call our office at 207-878-8600 for evaluation if you or your family member is having trouble with snoring.