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                     Sleep Dentistry & Snoring

Dr. Siddiqui very early in her career realized the importance of Sleep Apnea as a major contributor of TMD Orofacial Pain, bruxism/clenching behavior, and fatigue. She was always interested in comparing the treatment outcomes (daytime sleepiness, fatigue, weight gain, headaches, Neuropathic & Neuralgic pain) in patients affected by Obstructive sleep apnea. If you have any questions, please schedule to be seen and evaluated. She is available for consultation for oral appliances to treat snoring and OSA. She works in conjunction with many sleep physicians and is available for consultation. Here is her work which was has also been her thesis defense. 

            Let's evaluate your sleep apnea 

                  Epworth Sleepiness Test ESS (>9)

How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situations, in contrast to feeling just tired?

Chance of dozing

0-No chance of dosing

1-Slight Chance of Dozing

2-Moderate Chance of Dozing

3-High chance of dozing

Situation

Sitting & reading 0-3

Watching TV 0-3

Sitting inactive in public place (theater or a meeting) 0-3

As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break 0-3

Lying down to rest in the afternoon when circumstances permit 0-3

Sitting & Talking to someone 0-3

Sitting quietly after a lunch without alcohol 0-3

In a car while stopped for a few minutes in traffic 0-3

Total:

To check your sleepiness score, total the points. Check your total score to see how sleepy you are:

1 – 6 Congratulations, you are getting enough sleep!

7- 8 Your score is average

9 and up Seek the advice of a sleep specialist without delay

                                       STOP BANG 40 (3<)

Bed Partner questionnaires would be employed, R there any relevant findings?”

•Snores, Tired, Observed gasping, Pressure (BP), BMI>35,

•Age>50

•Neck>16” or 40cm

•Gender

•Any wt gain? 

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