113 - Dr. Scott Saunders - A Patient Journey with the Inspire Implant

Sleep Apnea Stories

Emma is joined by Dr. Scott Saunders D.D.S., a dentist and obstructive sleep apnea patient.

In this episode:

* Sleep issues that began in childhood and were exacerbated by the development of obstructive sleep apnea.

* Seeing a psychiatrist who ordered the sleep study that led to a diagnosis of severe obstructive sleep apnea.

* Cognitive behavior therapy and how it didn't work well for Scott.

* CPAP and how difficult Scott found it to sleep with that therapy.

* Getting an oral appliance and finding it failed to effectively treat Dr. Saunders' severe sleep apnea.

* Having a CBCT scan to show the airway and Dr. Bill Hang's evaluation and recommendation of MMA surgery.

* The year Dr. Saunders spent to get his Inspire Implant approved by medical insurance.

* Scott explains his hypoglossal nerve stimulator surgery and turning on the Inspire Implant.

* Coping with anxiety using tapping solution recordings and binaural beats.

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Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences of medical procedures and devices. This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.