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Has anyone had any Success with a dental appliance?
Replied Sep. 10, 2009
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Replied Aug. 19, 2009
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Hi Allison,
You concern is legitimate; however, you should know that even a top of the line CPAP can be very difficult to wear and fall asleep with. I would like to introduce you to an alternative to the CPAP machine, to relieve your sleep apnea. An…
CPAP is considered the “gold standard” in sleep apnea treatment. Unfortunately, it is not easily tolerated and can be embarrassing when sleeping with a bed partner. Many people are becoming more aware of and opting for dental appliance therapy, whic…
official website for Manhattan A.W.A.K.E. - American Sleep Apnea Association affiliated support group of New York City
Hi, I'm Dr. Farhad Hakimi from New York City. I am a Board-Certified Maxillofacial Prosthodontist, who is also devoted to treating patients who suffer from Sleep Breathing Disorders like Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Snoring with my patented oral appl…
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First and foremost, I am a Doctor of Medical Dentistry (D.M.D.). My formal title is “Farhad Hakimi, D.M.D., F.A.C.P., Diplomate American Board of Prosthodontics”. I completed my graduate studies at New York University, College of Dentistry. I taught Dentistry and Prosthodontics at N.Y.U. for sixteen years and began my private practice. Recently, I celebrated my thirtieth anniversary. I’m also devoted to studying Sleep Breathing Disorders. In 1998, I patented an anti-Snoring/Sleep Apnea device which also relieves oral effects of stress. The VIAdmd oral device has been remarkably successful.
The VIAdmd oral device is one of the most important tools I use to create Oral Harmony. By correcting how you breathe during sleep, the VIAdmd oral device can work wonders in your oxygen-deprived body. This “simple” device is designed to achieve Oral Harmony in three ways: VIAdmd oral device helps eliminate Snoring, Sleep Apnea and treat T.M.J. Syndrome by relieving the effects of stress in the mouth, head and around the neck. Since patenting my device in 1998 (I originally called it the “Snoring and Stress Relieving Device” or “S.S.R.D.” but no one could remember its name), I’ve seen 90-95% success in my patients using the VIAdmd oral device. I won’t rest until every one of you is cured.
Please visit www.VIAdmd.com for more information.
The VIAdmd oral device is one of the most important tools I use to create Oral Harmony. By correcting how you breathe during sleep, the VIAdmd oral device can work wonders in your oxygen-deprived body. This “simple” device is designed to achieve Oral Harmony in three ways: VIAdmd oral device helps eliminate Snoring, Sleep Apnea and treat T.M.J. Syndrome by relieving the effects of stress in the mouth, head and around the neck. Since patenting my device in 1998 (I originally called it the “Snoring and Stress Relieving Device” or “S.S.R.D.” but no one could remember its name), I’ve seen 90-95% success in my patients using the VIAdmd oral device. I won’t rest until every one of you is cured.
Please visit www.VIAdmd.com for more information.
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 1:22pm on August 30, 2010,
Mary Z said… - How do you measure success in treating sleep apnea? Do 90-95% of your patients actually show up as cured by a test in a certified sleep lab? Dr. Hakimi, until you show statistics and proof you are selling snake oil. You give legitimate suppliers of OMADs a bad name.
- At 1:06pm on August 30, 2010,
Mary Z said…
- It is obvious you did not read the thread by Allison Keller and her CPAP Device. You used her situation for your own shoddy advertising practices. The word for this is SPAM.
- At 6:12pm on August 28, 2009,
sleepycarol said…
- Welcome to the forum!!
We are glad you joined and hope that you participate in the discussions.
We are a group of sleep apnea patients and professionals that advocate education for the awareness of sleep apnea and the hidden dangers that are often overlooked that are related to sleep apnea such as weight gain, high blood pressure, etc.
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Yup, if you've got insurance, your insurance dictates which local DME providers you can use.
Just because you bought your CPAP elsewhere does NOT mean that your insurance contracted providers can't or won't provide your masks and other accessories.…
Linda, thanks your your help. When I call Apria, I wil ask them why they did not offer me a payment plan.
Good luck!
Hi Candace,
Apria is giving me a payment plan for 10 months, after that I will buy it if I still need it. In the mean time, all of the folks here are so helpful they told me the best cpap to get and low and behold, Apria did not give me a newer mode…
Linda, I read your question re: CPAP Machine and Apria. I also am not impressed with them. I have Kaiser and Kaiser will not pay for my equipment. Apria says that I have to pay all costs up front. Are you on a payment plan with Apria. I have severe…
First, let me say, Thank you for going to bat for us. I think you are doing a fantastic job in spreading OSA awareness and providing us with OSA a place to go for support. Apparently there is no connection between a college degree and intelligence,…
You hit the nail on the head. I had a similar experience last year with another organization, The Alzheimer's Association. I ask for permission to pass out a flyer, "Does Sleep Apnea Cause Alzheimer's Disease?," at one of their annual meetings regar…
Then she should say that... Say anything other than the falsehood that the connection between OSA and heart disease isn't sufficiently proven.
"Respironics recommends that new patients purchase their devices, masks and initial accessories from a homecare company that can provide an individualized patient equipment set-up, clinical and after-sale support, and a program to assist patients wi…
Maybe you should be the communications director for the AHA ;-).
I believe that individuals should be free to make decisions for themselves. This goes for the patients and the providers. The patient is free to decide what to do and who to pay for what services. The provider is free to decide what services he offe…
I'M NOT A 100% SURE OF THE NAME OF MY MASK I THINK IT'S CALLED A PROFILE LITE IT HAS A THICK GEL CUSHION ON THE FORHEAD PIECE AND THE ALL AROUND THE MASK. I STILL END UP WITH RED MARKS ON THE BRIDGE OF MY NOSE AND FOREHEAD BUT THEY FADE IN AN HOUR O…
by no means am i suggesting that this one person believes one thing or another. rather, she is the director of marketing and communications for the AHA. it is her job to communicate the organization's viewpoints to the public, and that's what she wa…
HEY, I read the funny e-mails! HAH, I'm heading north tomorrow...
I received my machine in March with a nasal pillow mask. I switched to a full face mask because I was breathing thru my mouth.I was struggling with getting used to wearing the mask, finally got to the point of wearing it every night.I could not get…
Ah ha, BirdShell!!! You can ignore me, but we managed to lure you out of your hiding place w/this thread, eh??
Too bad too. Danielle, Ashley, Nicole and I are all meeting at La Placita in Saginaw for lunch tomorrow. I'll be thinking of you!!!! Nico…
I agree with your advice,Mike.Once I was treated for a sinus infection,I had replaced everything .Also, it is a good idea to use saline to cleanse the sinuses at least twice daily . You may look into the use of a Nettie Pot,,,,that can throughly cle…
I tried wearing a band aid on the bridge of my nose the other night and it helped, but not enough. Most of the "solutions' that I've found end up causing to much air to leak. I started wearing the bandana (folded in several layers and tied like a he…
I have to comment! I ran Jump Rope for Heart (JRFH) activities/fundraisers in my classes for years. (For more information: http://www.aahperd.org/jump/ and http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=2360 This is a good condensation of t…
I've beeb using Sleep Strip for years. It's a good screening test that correlates pretty well with formal sleep studies. It won't give you a number, but rather ranges from none, to mild, moderate or severe. You still need a doctor's prescription. Ty…
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