Breathe Better. Sleep Deeper.
Wake Up Rested.
Snoring and sleep apnea don’t just disrupt your nights; they can take a serious toll on your health.
At Suburban Dental Medicine, we offer gentle, effective solutions to help you reclaim restful sleep and brighter mornings without having to rely on surgery or a CPAP machine.
Sleep Apnea Causes...
Weight Gain & Diabetes
Sleep apnea causes increased insulin resistance in both obese and non obese humans
Depression
Sleep fragmentation worsens depressive symptoms via disruption of slow-wave sleep
Early Death
Mortality studies indicate 3-fold increased mortality risk independently of age, sex and weight
Erectile Dysfunction
Sleep apnea causes a lack of oxygen during sleep which contributes to erectile and sexual dysfunction
Poor Memory
Sleep apnea causes deficits in attention and vigilance with delayed verbal memory and executive function
Alzheimers
Sleep Apnea causes changes in cerebral blood flow leading to cognitive decline and aggravates Alzheimers progression
3 Simple Steps
to treating Sleep Apnea and replacing your CPAP
Weight Gain & Diabetes
Sleep apnea causes increased insulin resistance in both obese and non obese humans
Depression
Sleep fragmentation worsens depressive symptoms via disruption of slow-wave sleep
Early Death
Mortality studies indicate 3-fold increased mortality risk independently of age, sex and weight
Erectile Dysfunction
Sleep apnea causes a lack of oxygen during sleep which contributes to erectile and sexual dysfunction
Poor Memory
Sleep apnea causes deficits in attention and vigilance with delayed verbal memory and executive function
Alzheimers
Sleep Apnea causes changes in cerebral blood flow leading to cognitive decline and aggravates Alzheimers progression
Not Wearing your CPAP?
If you are looking to treat your sleep apnea or if you are not wearing your CPAP, as a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, Dr. Rubina Nguyen is able to fit you with an FDA-approved oral appliance to eliminate or reduce your sleep apnea.
No air pumps, masks or tubes.
Fits in your pocket and easy to travel.
Preferred 80% of the time over a CPAP.
Simply advance the bottom jaw and bite.
Quiet
Portable
Comfort
Adjustable
Schedule your sleep consultation with Dr. Nguyen to discuss how an FDA-approved sleep appliance treats sleep apnea without a CPAP. As a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, Dr. Nguyen is able to bill your medical insurance, so you pay little or zero!
Can't Tolerate Your CPAP?
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How Does A Sleep Appliance Work?
An oral appliance fits over your teeth like an Invisalign tray while you sleep and supports your jaw in a forward position to keep your airway open. A custom-fit oral appliance can improve your sleep, restore your alertness, and revitalize your health.
If you and your doctor decide that oral appliance therapy is the best treatment option for you, your doctor will write a prescription and refer you to Dr. Rubina Nguyen who can make a custom-fit oral appliance. Dr. Nguyen will provide ongoing treatment to make sure your appliance remains comfortable and effective.
Can't Tolerate Your CPAP?
Schedule a Sleep Appointment with Dr. Rubina Nguyen
We verify if you have any out of pocket expenses
We fit you with an FDA approved appliance for sleep apnea
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Dr. Rubina Nguyen DDS
Dr. Nguyen understands that a person’s overall health goes far beyond what most dentists check in the course of a routine dental appointment. Through her years of study, research and advanced training in sleep medicine, she has developed a strong respect for the role that oral health and symptoms play in sudden cardiac death.
Dr. Nguyen graduated from the University of Illinois in 1996, and graduated from dental school in 2000, then continued on with her general practice residency in 2001. The general practice residency (GPR) is an intensive post-graduate training program fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. The program is designed to train the general dentist in the management of medically complex and special needs patients in both outpatient and hospital settings, while increasing knowledge in the practice of dentistry and its various disciplines. While she was in dental school, Dr. Nguyen took part in research and won three awards.
Dr. Rubina Nguyen and her husband, Dr. Paul Nguyen (cardiologist) are co-founders of S.C.A.R.F., a non-profit organization committed to reducing sudden cardiac death. Both doctors Nguyen have translated research into meaningful outcome-based care, diagnosing and treating life-threatening conditions and helping to bridge the gap between traditional medicine and dentistry.
As the only dentist in the United States to co-found a medical non-profit (S.C.A.R.F.), Dr. Rubina Nguyen supervises and instructs approximately 30 interns each year in research and education related to cardiac death. She brings this knowledge back to her own practice, helping patients screen for complex medical issues that may have been overlooked.
“The greatest gift in the world is the gift of life. The second is saving someone’s life. The third is the gift of a smile.” - Dr. Rubina Nguyen
Throughout her life and career, Dr. Nguyen personally experienced how sudden cardiac death affected people she cared about. Her hands-on passion for patient care led her to follow in her father’s footsteps and become a dentist. Her professional memberships include the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, American Dental Association®, and the American Sleep and Breathing Academy.
