What is a Sleep Apnea Treatment?
Sleep apnea treatment focuses on managing and alleviating the symptoms of sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder characterized by repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep. Our skilled dental team offers a range of effective, non-invasive treatment options to help you achieve restful, uninterrupted sleep and improve your overall quality of life.
The Benefits of Sleep Apnea Treatment
Improved Sleep Quality
Sleep apnea treatment can help you achieve deeper, more restful sleep by reducing or eliminating breathing interruptions, allowing you to wake up feeling refreshed and energized.
Enhanced Overall Health
By treating sleep apnea, you can reduce your risk of associated health problems, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke, promoting better overall health and well-being.
Increased Daytime Alertness
With improved sleep quality, you'll experience increased daytime alertness, concentration, and productivity, allowing you to perform at your best both personally and professionally.
Common Sleep Apnea Symptoms
Loud Snoring
Loud, chronic snoring is one of the most common signs of sleep apnea. While not everyone who snores has sleep apnea, it's essential to discuss this symptom with your healthcare provider to determine if further evaluation is necessary
Feeling Groggy/Unrested
If you consistently wake up feeling groggy, unrested, or fatigued despite getting a full night's sleep, it may be a sign of sleep apnea. This persistent tiredness can affect your mood, concentration, and overall quality of life.
TMJ/TMD
Sleep apnea can sometimes be associated with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, which cause pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint and muscles. Treating sleep apnea may help alleviate TMJ/TMD symptoms and improve your overall oral health and comfort.
Sleep Apnea Treatment Options
Adult Oral Sleep Appliances
Mandibular Advancement Devices (MADs) are an innovative, non-invasive treatment approach that uses custom-made oral appliances to gently reposition the jaws and tongue, improving airflow and reducing sleep apnea symptoms. This comfortable, easy-to-use treatment can be completed in the comfort of your own home.
Guided Growth Therapy/ The HealthyStart
The HealthyStart System is designed to address sleep apnea and other sleep-disordered breathing issues in children. This gentle, non-invasive treatment uses custom-made oral appliances to guide the growth and development of the jaws and airway, promoting healthier breathing and better sleep.
Myofunctional Therapy
Myofunctional therapy consists of a series of exercises and techniques designed to strengthen the muscles of the mouth, tongue, and throat. By improving muscle function and promoting proper tongue posture, myofunctional therapy can help reduce sleep apnea symptoms and improve overall oral health.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common signs of sleep apnea include loud snoring, gasping or choking during sleep, morning headaches, and daytime fatigue. If you experience these symptoms, it's essential to consult with our team at Fulbright Dental for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan. We will schedule a screening and an at-home sleep study to determine the extent of your symptoms, and get you started on the path towards better sleep and improved health.
Many insurance plans cover sleep apnea treatments, as they are considered medically necessary. Our knowledgeable team will work with you to understand your coverage and maximize your benefits.
The length of sleep apnea treatment varies depending on the specific treatment option and the severity of your condition. Some treatments, such as oral appliances, can provide relief within a few weeks, while others may require a longer-term commitment for optimal results.
Still have questions?
Our experienced team is here to help you achieve restful, restorative sleep. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn more about our sleep apnea treatment options.