I’m really excited to have an opportunity to have this site as a place to post some of the newest information on sleep-related breathing disorders. These disorders are extremely common in the adult population (and present in far too many children!) and, yet, widely overlooked by many in the medical profession. Sleep medicine is a young field of medicine and it takes time for new understanding to filter down to direct application. It is part of the mission of The Center for Sound Sleep to increase the awareness of sleep-related breathing disorders to both the public and the medical profession.

Until recently, the most common method of treating sleep-related breathing disorders was with continuous positive air pressure (CPAP). This is a highly effective method of treating these disorders but patient compliance with this treatment is abysmal. However, highly trained dentists are now able to assist with more patient tolerant therapy. Please check this site often for current information on our understanding of these disorders as well as the newest techniques in managing them.

Dr. David E. Lawler

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