Your Snoring and Sleep Apnea Dentist in Johnson City, NY

607-770-1122

Welcome to the Practice of Dr. Thomas Bucker

Your local Johnson City dentist committed to saving lives by providing treatment for sleep apnea. Dr. Bucker has a vast interest in treating patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea and has advanced training in Oral Appliance Therapy. He is a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) and strives to spread awareness about the dangers of untreated sleep apnea.

More About Dr. Thomas Bucker

What is Snoring?

The snoring sound comes from air struggling to pass through a blocked airway caused by collapsed tissues in the back of the throat or other obstruction. Learn More
Sleep Apnea Symptoms?

If you snore, are always tired during the day, have morning headaches or are gasping for air or mouth breathing in your sleep, you may have sleep apnea. Learn More
Oral Appliance Therapy:

The most effective alternative to CPAP to treat snoring and mild to moderate sleep apnea , oral appliances open the airway by moving your jaw forward. Learn More
Why See a Dentist?

Wearing an anti-snoring mouthpiece without seeing a qualified dentist can worsen or lead to side effects such as TMJ disorder, bruxism and silent apnea. Learn More

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Dr. Thomas Bucker

515 Columbia Drive
Johnson City, NY 13790
607-770-1122

TESTIMONIALS

Debby C 10/1/2015
I recently had a sleep study that indicated I have Sleep Apnea. My fear was that I would have to use a CPAP machine, and considering I have claustrophobia, that was not going to be a good option for me. (I even need to take anti-anxiety meds before any scans that require machines that go over my face). I went online to research options and read about an oral appliance called "The Moses". On my next dentist appointment, I asked about it and scheduled an appointment with Dr. Bucker for a consultation. He determined that this would be a good option for me to try. It was an easy process, Dr Bucker is very educated and up-to-date on this appliance, so after the initial fitting and a few tweaks, I am successfully wearing the appliance every night, with no problems! After wearing the Moses for a couple of months, I had another sleep study which showed great improvement. My sleep doctor suggested that Dr. Bucker tweak it once more and he did. I am happy to report, via my husband, that the snoring is almost non-existent! I would certainly recommend the Moses for people with a similar problem and would highly recommend Dr. Bucker. He made the whole process easy and painless! Thank You to Dr. Bucker and the staff at Carpathian Dental who are all very attentive and caring!

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What Is Snoring?

What causes snoring? At least 30% of adults snore on a regular basis, but that doesn’t mean snoring is normal. Airway blockage is the root cause of all snoring problems. Learn when and why you should be worried about snoring.

Sleep Apnea Symptoms

Drowsy during the day? Excessive daytime sleepiness, snoring, gasping during sleep, morning headaches, night sweats are signs of obstructive sleep apnea. Learn more about the symptoms of sleep apnea.

Oral Appliance Therapy

How does a custom mouthpiece stop snoring? Tongue retaining devices and mandibular repositioning devices can prevent collapse of the tongue and soft tissues in the throat during sleep. Learn how these dental devices stop snoring.

Why see a Dentist?

Why are anti-snoring mouthpieces risky? Mouthpieces can cause tooth movement, TMJ and bruxism. They can also stop snoring without treating sleep apnea. Learn other reasons to see a qualified dentist for oral appliance therapy.

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