Dr. Caye has studied sleep apnea extensively to attain Diplomat status with the AADSM and the practice’s sole focus is to help the Kansas City community sleep comfortably.
We utilize state-of-the-art digital impression technology (CEREC) that takes pictures of your teeth increasing accuracy and reducing the gag reflex found with traditional impressions.
While using the highest quality lab materials, our fees are below the regional average and we accept most medical insurance plans including Medicare
Often the first signs of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are recognized not by the patient, but by the bed partner. Many of those affected have no sleep complaints. While 80% of sleep apnea cases are undiagnosed, the most common symptoms of OSA in adults include:
Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts throughout the night. Estimates show that around 20% of US adults suffer from sleep apnea and that 80% of cases are undiagnosed. If you snore loudly and feel tired even after a full night’s sleep, you might have sleep apnea.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs when the muscles and tissues in the back of your throat relax and collapse your airway while you sleep. As air attempts to pass through this collapsed airway, tissues vibrate and cause snoring. Sometimes this collapse prohibits airflow so severely that you briefly stop breathing, causing the diaphragm and chest muscles to work harder as the pressure increases to open the airway. Breathing usually resumes with a loud gasp or body jerk. This pattern of air deprivation and breath resumption is known as sleep apnea.
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines alleviate OSA by forcing air through the mouth or nose to inflate the upper airway to prevent the muscles and tissues in the throat from collapsing. CPAP is the gold standard therapy for some; however, patient data shows that less than 50% of patients that try a CPAP can tolerate the machine for at least 4 hours per night.
As personally experienced by Dr. Caye, CPAP machines can disturb falling and staying asleep due to the sensation of choking, Closter phobia, excess noise, or discomfort from wearing a tight mask.
Knowing that I would never use a CPAP machine I made the decision to talk to Dr. Caye about a mouthpiece sleep appliance. Best decision I’ve made in the long time. My sleep has been so much better since I received my mouthpiece. Dr. Caye has a state of art office and the friendliest staff around. He is calm, caring and genuinely great. I highly recommend a visit to Dr. Caye’s office for your sleep needs.
I am seeing Dr.Caye for a sleep appliance. His office used the latest technology in measuring for my appliance to ensure the best and most accurate fit for my mouth. Dr.Caye explains how the appliance works and demonstrates how to use it. He wants to know if there are any problems and encourages coming in for checks and adjustments. The entire staff is courteous, knowledgeable and welcome. I highly recommend this office for sleep appliances!!
If you have sleep apnea you really need to check out the mouth appliance that Premium Dental (Dr Caye) constructs for you. So much nicer than the air hose and head gear. Check it out. So much easier.
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The only non-surgical, FDA-cleared alternative to the CPAP machine to treat obstructive sleep apnea is wearing a custom-fit mouthpiece. The adjustable mouthpiece, also known as a Mandibular Advancement Device, works by stabilizing and advancing the lower jaw.
The advanced jaw position helps to prevent the collapse of the muscles in the tongue & throat, close the mouth, and keep the upper airway open while sleeping.
The appliance consists of an upper and lower tray, resembling a clear orthodontic retainer, that are connected by an elastic band or an adjustable metal hook.
Mandibular Advancement Devices have been proven to be effective as a first-line option for patients with mild to moderate OSA or any patient that is intolerant of the CPAP machine.
