I was referred to Powell Dental Group by The Ohio State University Department of Sleep Medicine to learn about the feasibility of an oral appliance to help with sleep apnea. I was impressed with the amount of time that Krista and Dr. Shults took with me, their concern and the explanation of various appliances. Later that evening, Dr. Shults called me when she determined (after reviewing a detailed, earlier sleep study) that my apnea was much more severe than I thought. I received more information about my apnea from her than I ever did from the (non-OSU) physician who conducted the study. I've since decided to try an appliance and will be fitted soon. Dr. Shults, Krista and the other staff with whom I've worked are very knowledgeable, professional and kind. I'm so happy that I found Powell Dental Group!
AUGUST 22 UPDATE: I've had my SomnoMed oral appliance for about six weeks. It's literally changed my life - there was a major difference in my sleep after only one night wearing it! Three years ago, I had 47 apnea episodes PER HOUR (determined by a sleep study). A study done a couple of weeks ago showed only SIX episodes/hour, thanks to the appliance! Dr. Shults and I hope that by adjusting the SomnoMed, I may be able to get that number close to or at zero. I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Shults and the SomnoMed appliance - I feel good again and have my life back!
SEPTEMBER 24 UPDATE: According to the sleep study I did last week, I'm now down to 3.1 apnea episodes per hour!! I feel GREAT!!! read more