Overcoming a 7-8 Year Sleep Apnea Struggle with Custom Oral Appliance Therapy
Patient Name: Ravindra
Treatment: Oral Appliance Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Doctor:Dr. Priyam Parikh
Sleep apnea can affect far more than just rest, often impacting heart health, daily energy, and overall well-being over time. This case study highlights how Ravindra, who had lived with the condition for seven to eight years, found relief through oral appliance therapy under the care of Dr. Priyam Parikh at DreamDent Dental & Sleep Clinic.
The Concern
Ravindra, based in London, had been dealing with obstructive sleep apnea for seven to eight years. According to him, the condition was taking a toll on his heart and causing him a lot of discomfort.
He had been using a CPAP machine, but found it very uncomfortable to use. On his partner’s recommendation, he consulted Dr. Priyam Parikh.
The Treatment Approach
According to him, the appliance also helped with grinding of his teeth
The appliance is worn before sleep, and in the morning it is placed in a washer solution
Ravindra described it as maintenance-free
He also underwent titration and settings adjustments as part of the process
The Results
His sleep apnea, which used to be quite high, dropped by around 85 to 90%
His sleep improved, and even sleeping 5 to 6 hours, he feels fresh and energised
His immune system got stronger. Previously, sleeping a little less would give him a cold or headache
Despite ageing, he feels more youthful
It improved his overall quality of life and sleep
It made him more of a “fitness freak”
Patient Experience
Ravindra’s experience reflects how oral appliance therapy can offer an alternative path for patients managing obstructive sleep apnea who find CPAP difficult to continue with. In his own words:
“After coming to Dr. Priyam, he gave me a recommendation for an oral appliance. It’s maintenance-free. You just wear it before you go to sleep, and in the morning you put it in a washer solution. We just had to do a bit of titration and settings, and it really did wonders for me. My sleep apnea, which used to be pretty high, dropped drastically, up to 85 to 90 percent. It’s helped improve my sleep, and even though I sleep 5 to 6 hours, I still feel quite fresh and energised, and it’s strengthened my immune system too. Earlier, if I slept a little less, I’d get a bad cold or headache, but despite ageing, I feel more youthful with it. It’s helped me a lot in the quality of my life and sleep. It’s made me more of a fitness freak too. I would definitely tell anybody to try it.”
Outcome
Based on Ravindra’s account, the oral appliance recommended by Dr. Priyam Parikh helped him manage a sleep apnea condition he had lived with for seven to eight years, after CPAP proved uncomfortable for him. He reports a significant reduction in his sleep apnea, along with improvements in sleep quality, energy, and overall well-being.
Patient testimonial shared publicly with consent. Related reading: Sleep Apnea Treatment Case Study – Myofunctional Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What treatment did Ravindra receive for his sleep apnea?
He was recommended a custom oral appliance by Dr. Priyam Parikh, worn during sleep, after finding CPAP uncomfortable.
Q2. How long had Ravindra been dealing with sleep apnea before treatment?
According to him, he had been dealing with it for seven to eight years.
Q3. How does he describe the maintenance of the oral appliance?
He described it as maintenance-free, worn before sleep and cleaned each morning in a washer solution.
Q4. What improvement did he report after using the appliance?
He reported his sleep apnea dropped by around 85 to 90%, along with better sleep, more energy, and a stronger immune system.
Q5. Did the appliance address anything besides sleep apnea?
According to Ravindra, it also helped with his teeth grinding.
