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Downtown Las Vegas dentist, Dr. Azimi, now treating sleep disordered breathing and sleep apnea
Dr. Azimi helps patients with snoring problems and sleep disorders
March 23, 2011
Fast Facts
- Dr. Azimi now treating sleep disordered breathing and sleep apnea
- Treatment is usually covered by medical insurance
About one-third of a person’s time is spent sleeping. Believe it or not, it’s a vital part of life. Memory, immune system function and daytime energy are all directly linked to sleep.
It’s estimated that 100 million people worldwide suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, of which 80% remain undiagnosed.
Dr. Azimi, downtown Las Vegas’ cosmetic and general dentist, is now offering services to help patients who struggle from excessive snoring, sleep disordered breathing or sleep apnea. He reviews with patients sleep basics, signs and symptoms of sleep apnea and treatment options.
In the past, a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine has been considered the best way to treat obstructive sleep apnea. However, many patients find CPAP cumbersome and uncomfortable, and simply don’t use it.
Now Dr. Azimi can treat obstructive sleep apnea with a portable custom-fitted oral appliance that will maintain a patient’s airway while they sleep, positioning their jaw, tongue and soft palate to prevent snoring and support a good night’s sleep.
Dr. Azimi uses an acoustic reflection device to accurately map out the patient’s oral and nasal airway. He provides screening and treatment for sleep apnea and other upper airway disorders.
Snoring, considered a major obstructive sleep apnea disorder risk factor, can actually be treated and even eliminated for patients working with Dr. Azimi’s dental office.
Other dentists have saved lives and even cured diseases by treating obstructive sleep apnea. Now Dr. Azimi in Las Vegas can provide a custom-fitted oral appliance to help patients sleep better and lead happier, more productive lives.
Usually the cost of an oral appliance to help overcome obstructive sleep apnea is covered by medical insurance. Dr. Azimi’s team will verify patients’ medical insurance coverage and even submit the insurance claim.
About Dr. Azimi
For more than a decade Dr. Afshin Azimi has served as downtown Las Vegas’ cosmetic and general dentist. Dr. Azimi provides skilled esthetic dentistry to help patients find their perfect smile. He is on the clinical faculty at the Esthetic Professionals Dental Education Center in Tarzana, Calif. where he regularly provides instruction to other dentists. Dr. Azimi is the team dentist for the Las Vegas Wranglers professional hockey team. He is always happy to welcome new patients.
