What To Expect From Your First Visit
When you suffer from chronic snoring and daytime drowsiness, you may need to undergo treatment for sleep apnea. Our team can help, and we even offer an alternative to the CPAP machine! At our helpful sleep clinic in Poquoson, VA, we’re going to use today’s blog to talk about what to expect from your first visit.
When to Seek Treatment
Sleep apnea occurs when the soft tissues at the back of your mouth and in your throat become too relaxed and collapse, which cuts off airflow. You stop breathing multiple times a night, each time being woken by your brain to resume. You may not remember this happening, but it can identify your REM sleep and leave you struggling with daytime drowsiness. You should let us know if you frequently experience daytime exhaustion along with chronic snoring, waking in the night choking or struggling to breathe, issues with memory and concentration, or frequent moodiness. These could be indicators of sleep apnea, and you end care before the disorder strains your immune system and even your heart health!
Your Initial Visit
When you see our team, we will ask you questions about your symptoms and sleep habits to assess your risk. For an accurate and precise diagnosis, our team will send you home with a special sleep test, a device you will wear while you rest. This will record signs of sleep apnea, and our board-certified sleep physician will then interpret these results and decide on the best course of treatment. For many, this will be a custom and comfortable oral appliance instead of a CPAP machine.
Continuing Your Treatment
The oral appliance will be custom-fitted for your smile, so it is comfortable and also offers care with precision, helping you rest easier and avoid interruptions in the night. The device ensures you wake feeling more rested and refreshed. The appliance will be easy to clean and maintain, and can travel with you too. We could also discuss other ways to help you sleep better, such as resting on your side instead of your back, keeping your bedroom dark and cool, avoiding screens in the hour before bed, and maintaining a regular sleep schedule.
If you have any questions about how we will diagnose and treat sleep apnea, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you enter a better quality of life by helping you sleep properly!
Enjoy a Better Night’s Rest With Hunt Sleep Solutions!
We want to start you on your journey to a better night’s sleep with an oral appliance, so you feel more refreshed. To schedule your first visit with our team, speak with Hunt Sleep Solutions in Poquoson, VA at (757)868-6651 today!