I have never been happy with the appearance of my profile; my chin was non existent. I was waking up with headaches and never felt well rested. I started talking to Dr. McConnell about my headaches and my options on what I could do to change my appearance. I never knew that through dental work my appearance could change. Dr. McConnell also pointed out that my overall health was at risk. She explained that the way my jaw was positioned and the way it fell back; my airway was obstructed and that sleep apnea was a concern. Therefore I ran the risk of heart disease and obesity in the future. Dr. McConnell strongly urged me to see an orthodontist and oral surgeon for a consultation. I took Dr. McConnell’s recommendations and have started treatment. I am so happy with the results that are already taking place.
Without Dr. McConnell taking the time to go over what my treatment options were and what my health risks were, I never would have had the knowledge or courage to start treatment.
~ K. Arthur
I didn’t know how exhausted or sleep deprived I really was until Dr. McConnell introduced me to the TAP appliance! The TAP appliance is an appliance you wear at night to prevent snoring and help with sleep apnea.
After explaining to Dr. McConnell how tired I was all day and how I never felt like I had gotten a good night of sleep, she suggested I do an at home sleep study. I liked the idea of being able to do the study at home instead of in a strange environment. The sleep study revealed that I was a heavy snorer and that I stopped breathing several times a minute during the night so I was diagnosed with sleep apnea.
The next step was to make my TAP appliance. After only one week of wearing the appliance, I had a significant improvement in my alertness during the day and my snoring was gone! My mind is so much clearer and I don’t need 8 cups of coffee to stay alert! I feel refreshed and ready to start the day every morning.
Thanks Dr. McConnell from me and anyone who has ever had to share a room with me!
~ T. Henley
