Sleep Apnea and Snoring
Sleep directly affects your health, well-being, and overall quality of life. When your sleep quality is poor due to factors such as snoring and obstructive sleep apnea, you can become irritable, and distracted, and face an increased risk of serious health problems.
Ask us at Smart Dentistry about your sleeping habits.
During biannual consultations, we screen for a number of health issues, including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). As your dentist, we can often recognize one of the many symptoms of OSA.
Our Role in OSA Treatment
OSA and snoring treatments are becoming increasingly popular. We are trained by and associated with the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM). At smart dentistry, we have been educated to treat OSA with oral appliance therapy. We will collaborate with you and your doctor to choose the best treatment option for you.
If you are having difficulty tolerating continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy or would prefer an alternative treatment for sleep apnea, please contact us! We can create a personalized appliance for you that will help eliminate snoring and improve your sleep without the need of a noisy or bulky machine. Oral appliance therapy (OAT) is a treatment that can assist improve your health and quality of life. To discover more about OAT, Contact us for a consultation.