Cutting-Edge Sleep Apnea Treatment Device Offered by Cahill Dental Care

MicroDental Laboratories, one of the leading dental laboratories in the US, announces that Inver Grove Heights, MN-based Dr. Patricia (Trish) Braga, a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (ABDSM) and Clinical Director at Cahill Dental Care, an Accredited American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) Sleep Center, is an expert at using the MicrO2 Sleep Device to treat snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Working in conjunction with the physician, a treatment path utilizing the MicrO2 may be determined. Dr. Braga, will fit the oral appliance and manage the treatment until the patient’s symptoms have been relieved. Often it is loud snoring, daytime sleepiness, or a partner that has witnessed disruptive sleep that sets the patient on the path of seeking treatment and a better night’s sleep. Dr. Braga, can help screen for symptoms related to sleep issues and fit the best appliance to meet your needs. The MicrO2, The first CAD/CAM milled Obstructive Sleep Apnea device available on the market, is FDA-cleared, and allows Dr. Braga to offer the growing number of local patients diagnosed with OSA each year a new, cutting-edge treatment option.

Patients looking for the most comfortable sleep device to wear, will find it in the MicrO2. This small, yet durable device was designed, based on the clinical expertise of leaders in the field of Dental Sleep Medicine, to treat OSA effectively while ensuring patient comfort. The MicrO2 offers a sleek/compact fit to offer patients maximum tongue space, with the goal of increasing ease of regular use. The MicrO2’s simple, comfortable design makes it an attractive alternative to CPAP, a common OSA treatment option.

The MicrO2 features two low profile acrylic arches (like mouth guards), with 90 degree fins that hold the lower jaw forward and together, thus enabling the airway to remain open. This reduces the chance of snoring and disrupted breathing. Treated patients awake refreshed in the morning and often say goodbye to the couch.

MicrO2’s ease-of-use with no moving parts and no tools required, makes it simple for Dr. Braga and other leading dentists to adjust the device when needed. The digital CAD/CAM production ensures that it is precisely fitted to each patient’s mouth, is comfortable to use, and easy to adjust. Each MicrO2 device is backed by a 3-year warranty by MicroDental Laboratories.

For more information about getting screened today visit www.SleepMedicineOfMN.com, or to schedule an appointment call Cahill Dental Care at (651) 451-9101.

About Dr. Patricia Braga

Dr. Braga has been practicing dentistry in Minneapolis/St. Paul since 1983, Dental Sleep Medicine for over 10 years and is considered a leader in Dental Sleep Medicine. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (ABDSM), the Chairman of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine’s Accreditation (AADSM) Committee and a member of the AADSM Ethics Committee. Cahill Dental Care is one of only two Dental Sleep Centers in the State of Minnesota to achieve the status of Accredited by the the AADSM where Dr. Braga serves as Clinical Director.

After graduating as Valedictorian in Chemistry from the College of St. Catherine, she also graduated as Valedictorian of her University of Minnesota Dental School class. She is a recipient of the Women in Dentistry Award and has achieved Fellowship status in the International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics. Dr. Braga is an Alumnus of the Las Vegas Institute of Neuromuscular Dental Studies (LVI) and a member of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT).

About MicroDental Laboratories

MicroDental Laboratories is one of the leading dental laboratories, servicing dental practices in the United States, Canada, and other parts of the world. Microdental’s Sleep Division uses state of the art digital medical device manufacturing to produce oral appliances for treating sleep, such as the MicrO2. The world-class facility is registered with FDA and follows strict guidelines to achieve high quality and personalized service, MicroDental aims to help dentists create an exceptional and convenient treatment experience for each and every patient. Find out more at www.micro2sleepdevice.com