Dr Adams has always been interested in helping his patients and is well known for helping chronic headache and migraine patients find relief thru TMJ disorder treatment. Sleep apnea and snoring is actually a TMJ disorder accoring to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institute of Health (NIH). The same conditions that cause headaches, jaw problems and migraines are also responsible for snoring and sleep apnea.
Snoring, in addition to being annoying to spouse has actually bneen shown to cause increased carotid atherosclerosis. The carotid supplies blood to the brain. Sleep apnea is a more severe condition that can result in heart attacks, strokes, high blood pressure, gastric reflux, worsening of diabetes, short term memory loss and many other dire conditions. Patients with untreated sleep apnea have a 36% decrease in 8 year survival compared to treated patients. Snoring is the number one warning sign of sleep apnea.
The good news is that CPAP, the gold standard of treatment is extremely effective in treating sleep apnea. The bad news is that 60% of patients cannot tolerate CPAP. This is where Dr Bill Adams comes to the rescue. He can treat sleep apnea and snoring with comfortable oral appliances that protect patients health and eliminate snoring. Patients spouses really appreciate being able to sleep without the loud snoring or worrying their spouse will die during the night. Call Dr Adams today at 256-878-2380 or visit his website http://www.huntsville.ihatecpap.com/
Dr. Adams earned both a BA and BS degree from Birmingham Southern College and is a 1969 graduate of the University of Alabama School of Dentistry. He remains on the leading edge of dentistry in both training and technology. To pursue that goal, he has attended over 1,200 hours of continuing education in neuromuscular, reconstructive, implant, pain management, and sleep dentistry.
Dr. Adams's Professional Affiliations include:
Founding Member, Dental Organization for Sleep Apnea
Diplomate, American Academy of Pain Management
American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
Academy of General Dentistry- Fellowship 1976, Mastership 2004
American Association of Functional Orthodontics
American Academy of Craniofacial Pain
Alabama Dental Association
International Association of Orthodontics
Academy of Clinical Sleep Disorders Dentistry Founding Member and Certified Member
