Unsure what sleep apnea is or why treatment is important? Trying to decide if your recent health and quality of life changes mean you need our help? Whether you want to know more about sleep apnea itself or want to know what to expect from treatment, we can help!
Am I At Risk For Sleep Apnea?
Your age, weight, family health history, physical build, and personal habits can all affect your risk for sleep apnea. Our quiz for people concerned about this condition can help you determine if this is a condition you need treated.
Is Snoring Always A Sign Of Sleep Apnea?
Not everyone who snores has sleep apnea. Learning the associated symptoms and risk factors can help you assess whether you need to do something about this problem.
What Symptoms Should I Look Out For?
Snoring can be a concerning sign, as well as warnings from your partner that you sometimes struggle to breathe or stop breathing while you sleep. Changes in your energy levels and/or mood, rising blood pressure, and other symptoms common to sleep apnea can help you determine if you should seek treatment.
Why Am I Struggling To Enjoy A Full Night’s Sleep?
Many people who have rest issues that resemble sleep deprivation, even on nights where they rested for the recommended time, can benefit from sleep apnea treatment. For those who suffer obstructive sleep apnea, the issue is with soft tissues in the throat that can collapse and close off breathing passages, leading to a loss of air that forces the body out of rest.
What Are My Treatment Options?
CPAP machines provide a constant airflow that helps you maintain breathing throughout the night. While effective, this can be an approach that is hard to adjust to due to the nature of the mask that must be worn. You can also explore the benefits to treating your condition via oral appliance therapy, which helps you keep your airways clear by making a careful adjustment to your lower jaw.
Will My Insurance Cover Sleep Apnea Treatment?
We can take different forms of insurance, including military insurance. We are happy to help you determine what your coverage will support, and we can also work with you on providing information to your provider when you begin treatment.
What Can I Do If I Am Not Enrolled With An Insurance Program?
We can review your options for covering treatment if you are not insured, or if your insurance benefits will not help with all of the care that you receive.
How Will I Adjust To Using My Oral Appliance?
An oral appliance is carefully designed to fit comfortably and remain securely in place when worn. This makes adjusting to its presence easier, allowing you to more quickly return to healthy, uninterrupted sleep.
Will My Appliance Change My Bite Function Or Oral Health?
Based on the current condition and alignment of your teeth and the status of your jawbone, a change is possible. We can closely evaluate you and work with you on identifying and addressing any concerns about starting your treatment.
Do I Really Need To See A Specialist To Receive A Sleep Guard?
Over the counter appliances that offer to help treat sleep apnea are available. What you should know is that these devices have not received FDA approval, and they can cause jaw troubles and even worrying teeth movement when relied on. We can provide a personalized approach to care that offers more than just a custom guard, as we can provide a better understanding of your treatment needs and make sure you have the information necessary to support yourself in the long term.
