Dr. Afar is a UCLA trained dentist who was among the top 5% of graduating dental students in the
nation, earning him the Dentist-Scientist Fellowship from the National Institutes of Health to
continue his education and research in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry at the University of
Washington. He is an active member of the American Dental Association (ADA), California Dental
Association (CDA), and Western Dental Society. He is also a Fellow of the International Congress of
Oral Implantologists and Associate Fellow of the American Society of Osseointegration. Highly
skilled in all aspects of implant dentistry, and a former UCLA School of Dentistry Clinical Faculty
and Research Associate, Dr. Afar is an internationally recognized expert and lecturer in the field
of implantology.
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Dr. Bijan Afar, Los Angeles dentist, graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology degree from UCLA, and went on to receive his Master of Science in Oral Biology and Doctorate of Dental Surgery Degree from the UCLA School of Dentistry. He was the among the top 5% of graduating dental students in the nation to receive the Dentist-Scientist Fellowship from The National Institute of Health to continue his dental education and research in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry at the University of Washington, in Seattle.
Dr. Afar, Los Angeles periodontist, has decades of experience in periodontics and is an active member of many professional dentistry organizations. He is highly-skilled in all phases of implant dentistry and a former UCLA School of Dentistry Clinical Faculty and Research Associate. Dr. Afar is an internationally-recognized expert and lecturer in the field of oral implants.
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Dr. Poneh Ghasri
Dr. Poneh Ghasri dedicates herself to providing the best quality dentistry for her patients using the safest and the most effective techniques dentistry has to offer.
With over a decade of experience as a premier cosmetic dentist, Dr. Ghasri creates smile makeovers on a daily basis. Her advanced training expertise in restorative, cosmetic, and implant dentistry allows her the ability to successfully perform more complex procedures, such as full-mouth rehabilitation cases, alongside a team of expert specialists. Well-versed in a variety of dental procedures that make her a trusted name in the modeling and entertainment industries, Dr. Ghasri is recognized by Invisalign as a "Preferred Provider" and by Denmat as a "Top Lumineers Dentist," based on her experience in her field. She has also written multiple articles and has participated in several research studies in numerous areas of dentistry.
Dr. Ghasri's passion for dentistry started when she was a young girl eager to visit her father at his dental office. Besides inheriting his genes, Dr. Ghasri also learned from her father the importance of serving the community both in and out of the dental office. Raised and educated in Los Angeles as a proud Angeleno, Dr. Ghasri is working to improve the dental health and education of her community through her practice and outreach. She is a dual graduate of UCLA, first earning her Bachelor's Degree with honors in Neuroscience from the UCLA College of Letters and Science before obtaining her Doctorate of Dental Surgery Degree from the prestigious UCLA School of Dentistry.
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Dr. Alina Tiraspolskaya
After graduating with honors from UCLA with a degree in Biochemistry, Dr. Alina Tiraspolskaya continued her education at the UCLA School of Dentistry and obtained a Doctorate of Dental Surgery Degree and graduated among top 5% of her class.
Continuing her training, Dr. Tiraspolskaya entered into a residency program at Wilson-Jennings-Bloomfield UCLA Venice Dental Center for Advanced Education in General Dentistry. By completing courses in cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry and general dentistry, Dr. Tiraspolskaya is able to diagnose and treat even the most complex cases of partial or complete absence of teeth. She is skilled at treating patients using implant restorations and/or prosthetic dentistry. She is an active member of several Los Angeles dental societies and peer review groups.
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Dr. Sheila Morim
An experienced cosmetic and restorative dentist, Dr. Morim graduated in the top 5 percent of her class at UCLA School of Dentistry and is a member of several dental society programs.
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Dr. Payman Kakoli
Endodontics (Root Canal Specialist)
Dr. Kakoli graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor's degree in Biology. He received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry and attended hospital general practice residency at the Department of Veteran's Affairs Medical Center in Baltimore.
He continued his advanced postgraduate studies at the University of Maryland, where he completed his residency in Endodontics and received his Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences during the course of his dental education. Dr. Kakoli has received numerous honors and awards such as the Harry E. Latcham Memorial Medal for Excellence in Complete Oral Restoration, and membership in the coveted Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) Honorary Dental Society.
Dr. Kakoli is an active member of the American Dental Association (ADA), the California Dental Association (CDA), and the American Association of Endodontists Annual Sessions. His endodontic research has been published in the prestigious Journal of Endodontics.
Dr. Jacobson
Orthodontics and Invisalign
Dr. Jacobson is a native of the Los Angeles area and proud alumnus of the University of Southern California, where he obtained his undergraduate and Doctorate of Dental Surgery degrees.
After USC, Dr. Jacobson spent a few years on the east coast where he completed his residency in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at the University of Connecticut. While in Connecticut, he also earned a Master's degree in Cranio-Facial Biology for his work on aesthetics and the presentation of dentition during speech. He has extensive training in both the use of traditional orthodontic appliances as well as the latest in modern orthodontic techniques. His goal for all orthodontia patients is to attain the most aesthetically pleasing smile without compromising functionality and comfort.
Dr. Emma Chioma Onwuka
Pedodontics
Dr. Emma Chioma Onwuka is a pediatric dentist specializing in the comprehensive dental care of children and adolescents of all ages, including those with special healthcare needs. She enjoys delivering compassionate, quality dental care to her patients and educating her patients and their families on how to maintain a healthy smile. She is a friendly, hardworking, and ethical clinician who takes pride in the work that she does for the community she serves.
Dr. Onwuka received her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from Stanford University and her dental degree from the UCLA School of Dentistry. While a student at UCLA, Dr. Onwuka received several honors, including the Award for Excellence in Pediatric Dentistry at UCLA by the Southern California Society of Dentistry for Children. After completion of a two year specialty training program, she received her pediatric dental certificate from the University of Washington. She is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the California Dental Association.
During her free time, Dr, Onwuka enjoys traveling, hiking, and spending time with her family and friends.
Dr. Siamak Eshaghian
Dental Anesthesiologist
Dr. Eshaghian is independently contracted to provide intravenous sedation and general anesthesia for those patients that prefer to be fully sedated for their procedure(s). He is board certified by the American Dental Board of Anesthesiology.
Dr. Eshaghian is a graduate of the UCLA School of Dentistry. He has completed an extensive two-year general anesthesia residency program at Loma Linda University. This residency consisted of various medical rotations and anesthesia training at the Loma Linda University Medical Center and other local area hospital operating rooms. Dr. Eshaghian has received intensive anesthesia training in dental surgery centers and offices, which has made him proficient in anesthetic management and techniques as they are used in a dental setting.
Dr. Eshaghian is proficient in treating a wide variety of patients. This includes patients with anxiety and phobia about dental treatments and needles, patients requiring extensive dental work or more invasive procedures, patients unable to comply with the required dental treatments (as is sometimes encountered with children and special needs), patients with an altered pain threshold, patients with difficulty getting numb, patients with an overactive gag reflex, and patients with significant medical conditions. Using the appropriate anesthetic technique, he can ensure that these patients are completely relaxed and comfortable or fully asleep for the duration of their dental procedure(s).
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Teeth that have been severely damaged, suffered extensive decay or experienced trauma may not be able to be saved. When a tooth is lost or extracted, it leaves a space behind that can increase the vulnerability of the remaining teeth. Those teeth may be more likely to suffer from decay or shift out of alignment, and gum disease can begin to develop in and around the remaining gap. Our North Hollywood dental bridges specialist can use dental bridges to restore the missing tooth, improve function and protect the health of the remaining teeth.
Dental bridges are generally supported by dental crowns. They span the gap between two teeth and can maintain a proper bite and alignment. If you are a candidate for a dental bridge, our specialist for dental bridges in North Hollywood first prepares your teeth. The teeth that will support the bridge will need to be carefully shaped and contoured in order to ensure a proper fit. A dental mold will be used to create a perfect match for your teeth. Temporary crowns and bridges may be placed to protect your prepared teeth while the laboratory makes your new bridge.
Losing teeth tends to become more common with age and is usually due to gum disease, untreated dental decay or trauma. Once you have lost a tooth, you may experience increased difficulty eating healthy foods, struggle to maintain good dental hygiene, suffer from speech impediments and experience premature facial wrinkling. Our North Hollywood dental implants specialist can restore the function and appearance of your teeth with dental implants.
Dental implants are biocompatible titanium structures that replace the roots of the missing teeth. Our specialist for dental implants in North Hollywood carefully places implants into the socket of the missing teeth where they will fuse with bone over a period of a few months. Once the implant heals, abutments and restorations are placed. A dental implant is generally considered the ideal tooth replacement option since it is a permanent restoration that can strengthen your jawbone and improve your overall dental health.
Teeth that have suffered from extensive damage or decay must be restored, or they may continue to deteriorate until an extraction is necessary. Once a tooth is lost, the remaining teeth are more susceptible to decay, gum disease and shifting. Dental crowns are one option to restore, protect and support damaged, decayed or otherwise vulnerable teeth.
Our cosmetic dentist in North Hollywood may recommend porcelain crowns when teeth are particularly weak, cracked, have large fillings or have undergone root canal treatment. A dental crown may also be used to support a dental bridge, cover a dental implant or improve the aesthetics of a smile. In some cases, our North Hollywood porcelain dental crowns dentist may also use dental crowns on children in order to protect severely decayed primary teeth, protect the teeth of children at extremely high risk of tooth decay and help maintain the dental health of children who are unable to maintain good dental hygiene due to behavioral, medical or other reasons.
Dentures can be used to replace an entire arch of missing teeth. They are designed to be removed when needed, and they are extremely comfortable and natural looking. If you are missing teeth, our North Hollywood dental dentures dentist will help you determine if dentures are the best option to restore your smile.
Two basic types of dental dentures are available today, including full dentures and partial dentures. Full dentures are made of an acrylic base upon which the false teeth are attached. A conventional full denture is placed after teeth have been removed and all oral tissues have healed completely. This process may take several months. Immediate full dentures may be placed immediately after your teeth have been removed. Although you will have the benefit of having your new teeth right away, the dentures may need to be readjusted after your gum tissues have healed completely to avoid a loose or uncomfortable restoration once your gums have finished healing. Our dentist for dental dentures in North Hollywood can help you decide which type of dentures can best meet your needs.
As with your own natural teeth, good dental hygiene is also essential to protecting your dentures. Brushing them will remove plaque and food particles. Brush your gums and tongue with a soft-bristled brush in order to stimulate circulation and remove plaque and bacteria. Your dentures should also be kept moist when they are not being worn so that they do not dry out.
One of the fastest ways to dramatically improve the appearance of your smile is by using dental veneers. Our North Hollywood cosmetic dentist can use porcelain veneers to correct numerous aesthetic issues, including stains, misalignments, gaps, chips, misshapen teeth and cracks. Veneers are thin porcelain shells that are made to match your teeth exactly and are bonded using an incredibly strong resin so that your smile is permanently whiter, brighter and more even. Dental veneers can not only enhance the appearance of teeth, but they can also support, stabilize and protect teeth, which may prevent further damage and reduce the need for more extensive restorations later.
If our North Hollywood porcelain dental veneers dentist determines that you are a candidate for porcelain veneers, you will have a small portion of dental enamel removed. This allows room for the proper placement of the veneers, which fit directly over the fronts of teeth. If teeth are healthy and intact, the amount of enamel will likely be minimal while teeth that have suffered extensive damage or that are misaligned may need to be more contoured.
Lumineers are a no-prep dental veneer that can provide a whiter, more even-looking smile in just two dental visits. Our North Hollywood Lumineers dentist can help you determine if Lumineers may be able to help you achieve the smile you have always wanted.
Traditional dental veneers require the removal of dental enamel, which makes the process irreversible. Lumineers can be placed directly over your own natural teeth. As thin as a contact lens and only half as thick as traditional dental veneers, Lumineers are remarkably strong and can last more than 20 years. Our specialist for Lumineers in North Hollywood can use Lumineers to correct stains, discolorations, misalignments, chips, gaps, bridgework, old crowns and other cosmetic issues.
If you are a candidate for Lumineers, our North Hollywood Lumineers dentist will often be able to place them in just two visits. At your first appointment, our dentist will take a mold of your teeth so that the dental lab will be able to make your new Lumineers. You and our dentist will choose the color of your new smile together. At the second appointment, your new Lumineers will be checked for fit and color before being bonded to your teeth.
For many people, stained teeth are simply a part of life. Unfortunately, they can contribute to the appearance of premature aging and an aesthetically unappealing smile. Our North Hollywood Zoom whitening dentist has many options that can help restore the appearance of your teeth, including Zoom whitening.
Zoom whitening is a bleaching system that uses a powerful 25 percent hydrogen peroxide gel to eliminate a variety of stains from teeth. Our specialist for Zoom teeth whitening in North Hollywood may first clean your teeth to remove any buildup that could interfere with your results. Your gums and the soft tissues of your mouth will then be protected before the Zoom gel is painted onto your teeth. It will be activated with a special light, which will break the peroxide down into oxygen, and send it deep into the enamel and dentin of your teeth.
Our North Hollywood Zoom whitening dentist can use Zoom to whiten stains and discolorations due to smoking, smokeless tobacco, colas, coffee, tea, wine, tomato sauce, berries, energy drinks and other extrinsic stains. The oxygen breaks down the stains without changing the underlying structures of the teeth. Your teeth will be as much as eight shades brighter after a one-hour Zoom session. Our dentist may recommend a fluoride treatment after Zoom in order to reduce the risk of sensitivity and help strengthen teeth.
A beautiful smile can dramatically improve your self-confidence while teeth that are stained, chipped, gapped or decayed may leave you feeling anxious or depressed about your smile. When you are suffering from a smile that affects your self-esteem, our North Hollywood smile makeover dentist can help you explore treatment options that can provide you with a healthier, more attractive smile.
One of the first steps in achieving the smile of your dreams will be a comprehensive evaluation. Our dentist for smile makeover in North Hollywood will take impressions and images of your teeth in order to create a treatment plan. Your treatment plan will include your unique goals, lifestyle needs and preferences. It can be used to address the overall appearance of your smile as well as the individual characteristics of your mouth, your facial features and your dental concerns.
Wine, coffee, cola, juice, sports drinks, smoking and time itself can lead to your teeth developing a dull, yellow, stained or discolored appearance. Enamel can become thinner and more porous over time due to acid attacks, aggressive brushing and wear and tear, and porous enamel tends to more easily absorb stains. Additionally, any food, drink or other substance that is capable of staining clothes is also capable of staining teeth, even if they are healthy and strong. If you have stained or discolored teeth, our expert in teeth whitening in North Hollywood can help.
Thanks to a variety of teeth whitening treatments available today, our North Hollywood teeth whitening dentist can help you understand your options and determine the one that may be best for you and your unique needs. Take-home trays are one popular option that uses mouth trays tailored to the unique contours of your teeth and a prescription-strength bleaching gel to restore the original whiteness of your teeth. Our specialist in teeth whitening in North Hollywood will provide you with instructions for when to wear it and how long to wear it as well as appropriate aftercare, which will help you keep your teeth whiter longer.
Misaligned teeth can contribute to feelings of self-consciousness, and they can affect your dental health by making it more difficult to keep your teeth clean. You may also be more prone to suffering from TMJ disorders and other issues associated with bite abnormalities. Your teeth may wear unevenly and may be at a greater risk of chipping or breaking. Invisalign aligners can straighten your teeth and improve your self-esteem.
Invisalign aligners use a series of clear plastic aligners to gently and gradually move your teeth into alignment. If you are a candidate for Invisalign, our North Hollywood Invisalign provider will take images of your jaw and bite in order to create a comprehensive treatment plan. A dental laboratory will create your aligners, which are similar to mouth trays or mouth guards. Small, precise changes are designed to move each tooth carefully until your teeth are properly aligned according to your treatment plan.
Patient compliance is essential to achieving satisfactory results. You will be in charge of wearing your aligners for at least 20 to 22 hours a day and removing them only to eat or brush and floss your teeth. You will also need to change your aligners every two weeks according to your treatment plan. Invisalign aligners do not use metal braces, brackets or wires and are comfortable, discreet and easy to use.
Your teeth are made to last a lifetime. Unfortunately, many people begin to lose their teeth as early as their thirties, and nearly 25 percent of seniors have no remaining teeth. Tooth loss is most commonly due to preventable factors, such as tooth decay and gum disease. Good dental hygiene, routine dental exams and professional cleanings can help you maintain good dental health.
A routine dental exam every six months can help our North Hollywood dental exam expert spot early signs of dental conditions. Cavities, gum disease and other dental health conditions are most treatable and in some cases reversible when they are diagnosed early. Our dentist will check for signs of these conditions as well as look for indications of oral cancer, check your dental restorations and make treatment recommendations that can help you achieve improved oral health.
Even if you brush after meals and floss religiously, you could still be missing plaque. Plaque that is not cleaned off can begin to harden into tartar within just 24 hours in some cases, and plaque that has hardened into tartar can only be removed by a dental professional. Plaque and tartar contain dangerous oral bacteria. These oral bacteria can infect the gums, and their acidic byproducts soften dental enamel, leaving it more prone to dental decay. Our North Hollywood dental cleaning expert removes plaque and tartar so that your teeth are cleaner and your gums are healthier.
Skipping your biannual dental exam and dental cleanup may leave your schedule more open for work or other appointments, but it also puts your dental health at risk. Putting off even one dental checkup can lead to costly dental treatments and time intensive future appointments. Contact us today to schedule your appointment with our North Hollywood dentist.
A dental extraction is the process of removing a tooth. Our North Hollywood dental extractions dentist may need to perform a dental extraction if your tooth has suffered extensive decay or damage or if the area around it has lost extensive bone or gum tissue due to gum disease. In some cases, our dentist for dental extractions in North Hollywood may also need to perform dental extractions for wisdom teeth, baby teeth that have failed to fall out and for certain other reasons.
Our North Hollywood dental extractions expert will first take dental X-rays or use other diagnostic procedures in order to develop a treatment plan. It is essential that you discuss any health conditions you have and medications you take and disclose your full medical and dental history. This will help reduce the risk of complications. Antibiotics may be prescribed before your procedure if you are at an increased risk of infection or suffer certain health conditions.
If the tooth can be seen in the mouth, a simple extraction may be appropriate. Surgical extractions may be necessary if the tooth has broken off close to the gumline or is impacted. Extractions may be done using a local anesthetic, and in some cases, anesthesia. If you have a history of dental anxiety or phobia or if the procedure is expected to be long or involved, our specialist for dental extractions in North Hollywood may recommend sedation options, which may include inhaled, oral or IV sedation to ensure you enjoy a more comfortable, relaxed procedure.
Periodontal disease occurs when bacteria infect the gums, bones and structures supporting the teeth. Periodontal treatments vary based on the condition’s severity. Our North Hollywood gum disease treatment specialist will evaluate your gum’s health in order to determine the best treatment option for you.
Good dental hygiene and the right combination of nonsurgical treatments are generally considered the first line of defense against periodontal disease. Noninvasive treatments can include scaling, which removes tartar and bacteria from along the gumline, and root planing, which removes harmful bacteria from the tooth’s root in order to provide a smoother surface that discourages tartar buildup. Our North Hollywood periodontal treatments specialist may also recommend an antibiotic mouth rinse or prescribe oral antibiotics in order to ensure the infection is adequately controlled and treated.
If periodontal disease has spread beyond the gums and has infected the jawbones and supporting structures of the teeth, our North Hollywood gum disease treatment dentist may recommend surgical treatments in order to preserve remaining bone and gum tissue and protect your teeth. Pocket reduction surgery is a common treatment designed to reduce the size of the infection pockets around your teeth. Our North Hollywood periodontal treatments specialist may also contour the bone underlying the gums in order to help the gums reattach more easily.
Dental decay is considered the most common chronic health condition in children. Millions of children suffer from tooth decay that is so severe it interferes with their ability to eat comfortably, speak clearly, sleep restfully and learn adequately. Our North Hollywood pediatric dentist offers treatment options to help children achieve good dental health that can last them a lifetime.
Even though statistics reveal that dental disease is five times more common than asthma and that more than 40 percent of children suffer from tooth decay before they enter kindergarten, as many as 17 million children lack access to dental care every year. Fewer than 2 percent of kids have had a dental checkup by their first birthday, and dental diseases are a common cause for ER visits in children.
Our pediatric dentist in North Hollywood recommends preventative dental care and encourages good dental hygiene that can help children avoid suffering from common preventable conditions, such as tooth decay and gum disease, that can lead to malnourishment, infection and lost school day.
Root canal treatment is designed to preserve the structure of the tooth even when it has suffered severe decay, damage or infection. Our North Hollywood root canal treatment specialist can often preserve teeth that would otherwise have been lost or required extraction in order to preserve dental health by using root canal treatments.
Although the term “root canal” has long stricken fear in the hearts of people everywhere, the procedure is quite similar to receiving a dental filling, and our dentist strives to ensure the procedure is comfortable and pain free. The area around the tooth is anesthetized to eliminate pain sensations before we begin the procedure, and our dentist for root canal treatment in North Hollywood may also recommend sedation dentistry if you have a history of anxiety, dental phobia or have other complications that may necessitate a longer or more involved procedure.
A root canal treatment may require more than one office visit depending on the reason for the procedure. At your first appointment, our North Hollywood root canal dentist will numb the area around your tooth and remove any infected tissue before cleaning out the root canals. A temporary filling may be placed in order to allow the tooth time to heal. At the second appointment, the filling is removed, each canal is then filled with a material called gutta-percha, and a permanent filling is placed. If the structure of the tooth has been substantially compromised, a dental crown may be necessary.
Dental anxiety is extremely common. In fact, some people experience such extreme fear related to dental care that it could be more accurately termed a phobia. Dental anxiety and dental phobia can cause risky delays in essential treatments. Delaying even routine dental care can increase your risk of suffering from severe dental problems, including infection or abscess. If you suffer from dental anxiety or dental phobia, our North Hollywood sedation dentistry specialist can help.
Sedation dentistry in North Hollywood can help ease your anxiety. Several options and levels of sedation are available, and our dentist will help you determine which may be best for you. Minimal sedation generally involves inhaled sedation, or nitrous oxide. You will be awake and relaxed, and because the gas is administered via a mask over your nose, you have more control over the amount of sedation you experience. The gas also leaves your system almost immediately, which means you will generally be able to drive home after treatment.
Our North Hollywood sedation dentistry dentist may prescribe oral anti-anxiety medications to induce a more moderate level of sedation, or conscious sedation. Oral sedation may be used alongside inhaled sedation. You will be conscious and awake, but you will be in a deep state of relaxation and are unlikely to remember much of the procedure.
Temporomandibular disorder is a condition that affects the joint in the jaw, or the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). There are many causes for TMJ disorder, though they typically result in the same symptoms. Symptoms include pain or stiffness in the jaw, a clicking sound or a feeling of grating when moving the jaw, an aching pain in the face or in and around the ear, trouble or pain while chewing, and even locking of the TMJ. When TMJ pain affects how you use your jaw, it is time to seek help from our North Hollywood TMJ treatments expert.
There are several ways to treat TMJ symptoms that are noninvasive and do not involve the use of surgical intervention. Our expert in TMJ treatments in North Hollywood is able to help reduce your pain with the use of prescription medications that may include pain relievers, antidepressants, muscle relaxers, or sedatives as necessary.
Bite guards or splints may also be recommended. These are especially useful in cases where clenching and grinding of the teeth may play a role in TMJ symptoms. The guard or splint allows for smoother movement of the teeth over each other, helping to reduce grinding contact.
People who snore may have a serious medical condition called obstructive sleep apnea. Often, the way the jaw drops back during sleep may play a role in the development of this condition. If the jaw drops backward during sleep, the tongue may block part, or all, of the breathing passage. This can result in snoring and even brief periods of the cessation of breathing in between. Our North Hollywood sleep apnea treatments expert can help diagnose the problem and help design a solution.
The most common types of sleep apnea treatment often involve different types of air pressure to help keep airways open. There are variable pressure options, allowing this treatment to be used by more people that in the past.
