A Tulsa dental device treatment center for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Snoring and Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome.
Apnea & Breathing Clinic Tulsa was carefully developed with one mindset, “Patient First.” From the comprehensive evaluation for Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT) , through individualized appliance selection, design and treatment, to the financial belief in reducing patient costs and allowing everyone access to care they deserve.
We believe no patient is the same, no situation is identical and collaboration with the patient’s physician(s) is imperative to ensure complete patient care. Apnea & Breathing Clinic has created the most complete patient experience to get back to our essential goal in Dental Sleep Medicine…successful treatment and exceptional service.
Our Vision- Establishing a new standard for Dental Sleep Medicine, designed to ensure patient care takes precedence.
Our Values-
Committed to Excellence: We believe that performing to the highest standards on behalf of our patients, is fundamental to our identity as an organization.
Working Together: We believe that our greatest potential can only be achieved in a collaborative environment of common purpose and shared success.
Our friendly team at Apnea & Breathing Clinic Tulsa take pride in serving and building relationships with our patients. Dr. Terry Bennett strives to provide individualized care to improve the quality for each and every patient. We welcome you to Contact our office today to learn more about us and to schedule a visit with Dr. Terry Bennett in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Dr. Terry Bennett graduated from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in 1977. He is entering his 40th year of private practice with the last 27 being limited to the treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction and Sleep Apnea. He is a member of several organizations and hold certifications in many of these. He has been extremely active in the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain (AACP) serving on the board of directors over a decade, in addition to serving as Program Chair for four years and President for two years.
Currently, he is the AACP Institute Director of Education. This position entails organizing and providing education associated with the treatment of TMD and Dental Sleep Medicine. Among the many certifications he has attained are DABCP (Diplomate American Board of Craniofacial Pain), DABCDSM (Dipolmate American Board of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine), DABDSM (Dipolmate American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine), DAAPM (Dipolmate American Academy Pain Management).
Dr. Bennett currently divides his time between his private practice and lecturing for the AACP, Dental Schools and other organizations.
Celesta- Clinical Assistant:
Celesta joined the team in 2008, after being a patient since 2003. She was a small business owner when she first came to Dr. Bennett’s TMJ office as a patient. She had suffered terribly for 20 years with what turned out to be a TMJ problem. Her treatment progressed very well and she could not have been happier to be given a second chance at life. When the opportunity became available for her to work with Dr. Bennett, she jumped on the chance to be part of a team that was helping people get their lives back, just as it had done for her.
Olivia:
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Sleep disordered breathing (SDB) refers to all conditions that are a result of altered breathing during sleep. Some of the conditions that fall under SDB are snoring, upper airway resistance, frequent arousal, restless leg syndrome, periodic limb movement, parasomnias (night terrors, sleep walking, sleep paralysis, etc.) and others. One does not have to have apnea to have a sleep / airway problem.
IS SNORING OR SLEEP APNEA KEEPING YOU AWAKE AT NIGHT?
Studies show that as many as 70% of snorers have Obstructive Sleep Apnea. This is a serious medical condition that stresses the heart and increases your chance of stroke and other health problems. Each time snorer awakens during sleep, the heart is stressed. Its comparable to waking up with an adrenaline rush. Enough of these events can decrease blood oxygen levels up to 60%, which can cause fatigue, unstable mood and even brain cell death.
Is a sound resulting from turbulent airflow that causes the tissues of the nose and throat to vibrate during sleep. The turbulent airflow is related to a narrowing at some point in the nose, mouth or throat.
“Laugh and the world laughs at you, Snore and sleep alone.” -Anthony Burgess
is a common disorder in which you have one or more pause in breathing or shallow breaths while you sleep. Breathing pauses can last for a few seconds to minutes. They may occur 30 times or more an hour. Typically, normal breathing then starts again, sometimes with a loud snort or choking sound.
is a common sleep disorder characterized by the narrowing of the airway that can cause disruptions to sleep. The primary symptoms include excessive fatigue and chronic insomnia.
The Epworth Sleepiness Scale is widely used in the field of sleep medicine as a subjective measure of a patient’s sleepiness. The test is a list of eight situations in which you rate your tendency to become sleepy on a scale of 0, no chance of dozing, to 3, severe change of dozing. When you finish the test, add the values of your responses. Your total score is based on a scale 0-24. The scale estimates whether you are experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness that possibly requires medical attention.
At Apnea & Breathing Clinic Tulsa, Dr. Bennett will review the mechanisms of snoring and sleep apnea, dentition, TMJ & if indicated choose the proper oral appliance design. He will review the limitations, benefits, and reasonable expectations of using a mandibular repositioning device. We pride in working with your treating physician(s) throughout your Oral Appliance Therapy.
the easiest way to prevent these serious medical conditions and get quality sleep is to treat your sleep disordered breathing. Dental appliance therapy might be a good treatment option for you! A dental device (Oral Appliance is custom made to position your jaw slightly forward, obtaining an open airway while you sleep. Allow Apnea & Breathing Clinic specialist to fit you with the perfect dental device to treat your sleep apnea and/or sleep disordered breathing.
Apnea & Breathing Clinic Tulsa has provided the following resources to our valued patient and potential patients. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact our office.
At Apnea & Breathing Clinic, Dr. Bennett wants to ensure access to care to all patients. Sleep related breathing disorders are medical diagnoses and the treatment is filed through your medical insurance carrier. Because of this, not only is our fee scheduled competitive, but there are payment options available.
We look to your medical insurance first, to maximize your benefits and minimize your out of pocket expense.
Apnea & Breathing Clinic will verify eligibility and benefit coverage for our patients prior to their scheduled appointment. Apnea & Breathing Clinic will also file all medical claims to the insurance on our patient’s behalf. For the portion of the cost that may not be covered by your insurance plan, we offer attractive financing options.
We accept the following Medical Insurance:
Medicare Part B
Tricare Miliatry and Veteran’s (Standard and Prime)
All PPO’s
Select HMO’s
We also accept the following forms of payment:
Cash, Check, All Major Credit Cards
*Payment options may be available
Proper nasal breathing is imperative for reaching maximum improvement in your sleep and feeling maximum energy and restfulness throughout the day. Purchase the trial package of Mu:Te; based on the instructions contained in the package, fit the best size inside your nose to make sure you can breathe through your nose easily and that it is as comfortable as possible. Every pair can be used for 30days even if the pack says only for ten days; ** as long as you wash daily with warm water and soap. Test the best fitting by doing the Cottle’s Maneuver on your self to make sure it is opening your nasal passage an adequate amount.
Max-Air Nose Cones are Sinus Cones to maximize nasal breathing volume. They effectively stent open nasal airways to remedy sinusitis, clear nasal sinus congestion, relieve blocked nose and collapsed nasal airways for adjunctive treatment with your Oral Appliance to achieve deep, peaceful sleep.
Xlear Sinus Care helps clean, moisturize, and rinse away congestion, allergy irritants, and other harmful pollutants. It is made from simple, natural ingredients, is non-addictive and can be used with other medications. It is safe to use to keep symptoms at bay. You can get it at your local CVS drugstores, Whole Foods, Sprouts Natural Grocers, the Vitamin Shoppe and other health food stores.
We invite you contact us today to learn more and to set up your next visit. We look forward to caring for you!
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