Better Sunrise

02/13/2023

What's the difference between CPAP and an oral appliance?
The CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine uses pressurized air to keep your airway open via a face mask. While CPAP is very effective, there are many people who can't tolerate it. It can be very difficult to get used to wearing a bulky mask and the forceful air.
Oral appliances are a great alternative for those who can't handle CPAP. The appliance is similar to a mouthguard and repositions the lower jaw. They are considered easier to use and more comfortable than CPAP. Many patients are very happy with their oral appliances and enjoying better nights of sleep because of them!

01/28/2023

Untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can be detrimental to one’s health. There are various short term and long-term issues that occur.
The short-term issues include difficulty staying awake, falling asleep while driving, frequent bathroom breaks when trying to sleep, debilitating morning headaches, overeating, and irritability.
The long-term issues include type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart arrhythmias and heart disease, and stroke.
OSA is a very treatable condition. As long as you are consistent with the use your treatment, then all of the short and long-term issues are avoidable. Get tested for OSA with Better Sunrise!

01/12/2023

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a very common condition affecting millions of Americans. Screening for OSA is easy to do. The most commonly reported symptoms by patients are:
Daytime sleepiness, falling asleep while driving, trouble staying asleep, using the bathroom frequently throughout the night, morning headaches, snoring, being awoken by the feeling of choking, and witnessed apneas (stopping breathing) by a bed partner.
People with untreated OSA may also have hypertension, heart arrhythmias (especially A-fib), and type 2 diabetes.
If you notice any of these signs, reach out to us so we can get you tested for sleep apnea and on the road to improving your sleep and your life!

11/07/2017

Frustrated with insurance reimbursement for sleep apnea oral appliance therapy? Better Sunrise can make the process simple and profitable for your dental practice. Get my new E book now - it's packed with tips and simple to follow steps.

Learn how to implement a sleep apnea program in your dental practice and maximize medical insurance reimbursement. Help your patients and build your practice by providing mandibular advancement device therapy as an alternative to CPAP.

08/06/2017

06/08/2016

For dentists interested in understanding the design and features of many of the leading sleep apnea mandibular advancement devices, this is a great resource, courtesy of Sleep Review Magazine. There is no one appliance that will be optimal for every patient. Choosing the best appliance for your patient involves consideration of a number of clinical factors, patient comfort preferences, etc. This guide provides a good analysis with useful comparative data on a number of products from the leading manufacturers.

https://davidatbettersunrise.wordpress.com/2016/06/08/great-comparison-guide-for-leading-sleep-apnea-oral-appliances

For dentists interested in understanding the design and features of many of the leading sleep apnea mandibular advancement devices, this is a great resource, courtesy of Sleep Review Magazine.   Th…

04/28/2016

https://quiz.fbapp.io/test-your-knowledge-of-sleep-apnea-dentistry

Think you're an expert at screening and treating patients for sleep apnea? Take our quiz and test your knowledge!

04/27/2016

I have been invited by John Kelly, DDS and Tad Systems to present a 1 hour live CE webinar on Sleep Apnea Dentistry on Thursday, May 5th, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. CST. The webinar will cover: identifying dental patients at risk for sleep apnea; home sleep testing; and health insurance reimbursement for dental sleep apnea treatment. Cost is $ 25; 1 CE credit. To register, please visit: http://tadsystems.net/upcoming-webinar/

09/12/2015

Better Sunrise is exhibiting at the Illinois State Dental Society meeting in Wheeling, IL Sept 11-12. Great opportunity to let dentists know how Better Sunrise can help them treat sleep apnea.

10/11/2013

According to the National Sleep Foundation, more thank 18 Million people have sleep Apnea. Check out his great animated video about what happens during sleep apnea.

More than 18 million people have sleep apnea, according to the National Sleep Foundation, and yet most of us still know little about the sleep disorder other than it has something to do with pauses in breathing. Yes, sleep apnea causes sufferers to temporarily stop breathing -- sometimes hundreds of...

09/27/2013

Chicago Dental Society released an article about the 10 strangest things dentist have found in patients mouths!

Our favorite would have to be dead or alive bugs and a blinking LED light the patient had installed in a tooth!

CDS dentists reveal the Top 10 Strangest Things Found in a Patient's Mouth

09/25/2013

Interesting article on new technology to track your eating habits. Dentists watch out!

A new smart tooth sensor could track your dental-related health habits, researchers say.