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Effective sleep apnea treatment by Normal area dentist
Drs. Mike Milligan and Marisa Milligan of Eastland Dental Center in Bloomington, IL are dental professionals ready to assist patients with their dental concerns. The team is dedicated to dental health and wellness, as well as enhancing the beauty of smiles. Additionally, they work with patients who are suffering from issues such as obstructive sleep apnea, a sleep disorder that can affect overall health. This medical condition can cause patients to experience a number of issues including poor memory, lack of concentration, daytime fatigue, and an increased risk for conditions such as strokes and heart attacks. Getting a proper diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea and seeking effective treatment are crucial.
At Eastland Dental Center, we provide diagnostics and treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. We start by assigning a diagnostic device to screen for obstructive sleep apnea at home called the MediByte home sleep device. Patients wear this at night and then the results are passed to the dental team to see if patients are indeed dealing with this condition. If so, patients can then discuss the need for treatment with Drs. Mike Milligan and Marisa Milligan.
Treatment can help keep the airway open to allow patients to breathe throughout the night without obstruction. This is typically achieved with the Moses oral appliance. The Moses oral appliance is worn at night by those who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea to realign the jaw and to keep the tongue down, therefore opening the airway throughout the night for a comfortable and restful night’s sleep. This appliance is effective for most patients who suffer from mild to moderate cases of obstructive sleep apnea.
If you believe you may be suffering from obstructive sleep apnea, or have been told by your physician, contact Eastland Dental Center today to schedule an evaluation with Drs. Mike Milligan and Marisa Milligan. Also, you can learn more about the MediByte home sleep monitor and the Moses oral appliance therapy for treatment on our website. We encourage patients to take the time to learn about the harmful effects of obstructive sleep apnea and determine if treatment could improve their overall quality of life every day!
Eastland Dental Center
Eastland Dental Center is owned and operated by the father-daughter duo, Dr. Mike Milligan and Dr. Marisa Milligan.
Dr. Mike completed his doctor of dental medicine degree from Southern Illinois University in 1978. Dr. Marisa completed her doctor of dental medicine degree from Midwestern University in 2015. Both doctors have logged hundreds of hours of continuing education to stay on top of the latest technologies in dentistry as well as the most current research on the oral-systemic, mouth-body connection to benefit their patients. Dr. Mike and Dr. Marisa are active members and in excellent standing with the American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Association, Chicago Dental Society, McLean County Dental Association, American Academy of Oral Systemic Health, and numerous other societies.
Both doctors are avid golfers and have won several national golf tournaments over the years. They are the only father-daughter team in the state to have won the Illinois State Amateur Golf Championship. Dr. Mike in 1974 and Dr. Marisa in 2005.