Sleep Apnea

We are pleased to offer comfortable alternativesto CPAP, that elimante the compressor, the hose and the mask! Dr. Chafkin can help you identify the sleep apnea treatment that is right for you.

Problem: Sleep Apnea Can Kill
Sleep Apnea is a life threatening condition that is treated with CPAP. The problem is that less than half the people prescribed CPAP use it regularly.

Sleep Apnea affects more than 20 million Americans. It is the cessation of breathing during sleep for at least 10 seconds at least five times an hour.

Sleep Apnea can lead to hypertension, heart attack, stroke, depression, muscle pain, fibromyalgia, morning headaches, and excessive daytime sleepiness.

Other CPAP problems include face breakouts from the straps, eye and nasal irritation, mouth dryness, running nose and sore throat. Patients with allergies, patients who tend to breathe through their mouths, and patients sleep on their stomachs may find CPAP difficult as well.

Solution: You deserve a great nights sleep
We are pleased to offer comfortable alternatives to CPAP that eliminate the compressor, the hose, and the mask!

After a complete diagnosis, Dr. Stephen Chafkin will help you identify the Sleep Apnea treatment that is right for you.

Depending on each patients diagnosis, treatment for sleep apnea may be a simple lifestyle change such as weight loss or change in diet. Other patients may benefit from the help of a specially designed oral appliance, which prevents airway blockage, and more severe cases may require surgery to prevent upper airway obstructions.

Dr. Chafkin uses a variety of oral appliances that are custom-fitted to help each patient sleep soundly and minimize the effects of Sleep Apnea, without the need for CPAP in most cases. These FDA-approved oral devices essentially treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea by preventing airway obstruction and allowing the patient to breathe easily and continuously.