Sleep Apnea

Sleep Apnea

Restoring restful, uninterrupted sleep

Sleep apnea affects far more than a good night’s rest — untreated, it can quietly strain the heart, mood, growth, and daily function of both children and adults. We take a dental-medicine approach to diagnosis and treatment, reviewing sleep study results (AHI, RDI, and oxygen saturation) alongside a comprehensive clinical exam of the airway, jaw, and craniofacial structure to understand what’s contributing to each patient’s apnea. For many patients, oral appliance therapy offers an effective, comfortable alternative or complement to CPAP, custom-fit to open and support the airway during sleep. When a case calls for it, we coordinate closely with sleep physicians, ENTs, and other specialists to make sure treatment addresses the full source of the problem — not just the nighttime symptoms.

Common Signs

• Loud, frequent snoring
• Witnessed pauses in breathing or gasping during sleep
• Morning headaches
• Daytime fatigue or sleepiness
• Elevated blood pressure

Diagnosis

• Home sleep test or in-lab polysomnography
• Review of AHI, RDI, and lowest SpO₂
• Comprehensive clinical airway and craniofacial exam

Treatment Options

• Oral appliance therapy (OAT)
• Combination PAP and OAT therapy
• Guided growth appliances for pediatric patients with developmental risk factors
• Referral coordination with sleep physicians and other specialists

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