Sleep Disorders We Help Treat
At Apnea Oral Solutions, we specialize in dental solutions for sleep disorders, helping you achieve restful, healthy sleep. Our experienced team works closely with patients, physicians, and sleep specialists to provide alternatives and adjuncts to traditional therapies, focusing on comfort, effectiveness, and your overall well-being.
How We Help
Below are some of the sleep disorders and related conditions we help treat:
Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. The most common form is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which occurs when throat muscles relax and block your airway. Untreated sleep apnea can lead to daytime fatigue, high blood pressure, heart problems, and other serious health issues. Our team is trained to recognize, manage, and treat sleep apnea in collaboration with your physician.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Many people with mild to moderate OSA struggle with symptoms such as loud snoring, restless sleep, morning headaches, and excessive tiredness during the day. Oral appliance therapy is often an effective, comfortable alternative to CPAP for these patients. Custom-fitted oral appliances gently reposition your jaw to keep your airway open throughout the night, reducing or eliminating apneas and improving sleep quality.
Snoring
Snoring is more than just a nightly annoyance—it can be a sign of airway obstruction and may indicate a more serious condition like sleep apnea. Chronic snoring disrupts your sleep and your partner’s and can contribute to daytime fatigue, irritability, and even long-term health risks. At Apnea Oral Solutions PLLC, we offer evaluation and custom dental solutions to reduce or eliminate snoring, helping you and your family sleep soundly again.
CPAP-Intolerant Patients
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy is the standard treatment for sleep apnea, but some patients find it difficult to tolerate due to discomfort, noise, or inconvenience. If you are CPAP intolerant or have discontinued CPAP therapy, you are not alone. We offer oral appliance therapy as a proven, patient-preferred solution for many individuals who cannot use or do not benefit from CPAP.
Hybrid Therapy for Severe Sleep Apnea
For patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea who cannot achieve optimal results with CPAP or oral appliances alone, we offer hybrid therapy. This approach combines oral appliance therapy with lower-pressure CPAP or other adjunctive treatments to enhance effectiveness and comfort. Hybrid therapy is tailored to your unique needs, helping to reduce apneas and improve compliance in even the most challenging cases.
Why Choose Dental Sleep Medicine?
If you or a loved one suffers from snoring or restless sleep or has been diagnosed with sleep apnea, we’re here to help. Contact Apnea Oral Solutions PLLC today to schedule a consultation and start your journey toward better sleep and better health.
