New Jersey Dentist Expands Sleep Apnea Treatment Options for Veterans
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Dr. Nneka Obi offers oral appliance therapy for veterans, providing a comfortable alternative to CPAP under VA benefits.
Veterans in Hackensack, NJ, can access specialized sleep apnea treatment through First Street Smiles in collaboration with Sleep Impressions and Millennium Sleep Lab.
Veterans now have greater access to comfortable sleep apnea treatment, prioritizing their well-being and quality of life.
Oral appliance therapy offers veterans a custom-fit, FDA-approved device for improved sleep without bulky equipment hassle.
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Veterans in New Jersey now have improved access to sleep apnea treatment through a new collaboration between Dr. Nneka Obi and the VA Community Care Network. Her dental practice, First Street Smiles in Hackensack, is now credentialed to provide oral appliance therapy, offering patients a more comfortable and convenient alternative to traditional CPAP machines.
Sleep apnea affects many veterans, and traditional CPAP therapy often presents challenges such as discomfort and travel restrictions. The new oral appliance therapy provides a custom-fit, FDA-approved device that improves airway function during sleep without the bulk of traditional equipment. This approach allows veterans to receive specialized treatment closer to home while maintaining their comfort and treatment compliance.
Dr. Obi will collaborate with Sleep Impressions and Millennium Sleep Lab, both part of the apZme network of national VA care providers. This partnership represents a significant advancement in sleep medicine accessibility, leveraging decades of combined experience to deliver innovative sleep solutions specifically tailored to veterans' needs.
The expansion highlights the ongoing efforts to improve healthcare options for veterans, providing them with more personalized and user-friendly treatment methods. By offering an alternative to traditional CPAP therapy, Dr. Obi and her partners are addressing critical gaps in sleep disorder management for those who have served the country.
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