Sleep apnea is serious... Don't go another night with disrupted breathing!
Snoring is more than a disruption - it is the most common symptom of obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that causes a person to stop breathing while they sleep. Sleep apnea can be very serious. It causes the muscles in your throat to relax, which can result in your tongue falling back and blocking your airway, reducing the oxygen delivered to all organs, including your heart and brain.
People with sleep apnea may snore loudly and stop breathing for short periods of time, causing their body to briefly wake without them even realizing it. This can happen hundreds of times per night, and they may wake up feeling unrested and sleepy throughout the day. Symptoms of sleep apnea include:
Snoring
Daytime tiredness
Memory loss
Headaches
Irritability
Depression
Impaired concentration (sometimes mistaken for ADD)
When left untreated, it can lead to hypertension, stroke, heart attack, and even sudden death while sleeping. A Dental Alternative to Traditional Sleep Apnea Treatment (CPAP)
Many people have CPAP machines and either find them terribly disruptive or have given up using them altogether. Dr. Augustine, our in-house general dentist and sleep expert, has special training in sleep therapy and offers affordable oral sleep appliances to help manage your sleep disorders. Our custom oral appliances provide an open, unobstructed airway in the throat and are a more comfortable alternative to big, loud breathing machines. There are many appliances to choose from and Dr. Augustine will help fit you for the most comfortable and effective one for you. Your appliance will fit like a retainer or mouthguard and is designed to keep your tongue from falling back into your throat and support your jaw in a forward position, giving you a safe night's sleep.
Do you hate the idea of sleeping in a lab, hooked up to a bunch of wires with people watching you? We have a more private and convenient approach. Your sleep study will be conducted by means of a take-home sleep monitor. Your home sleep test will measure oxygen saturation, heart rate, airflow, and movement in your chest and abdomen.
We work with your medical insurance to make your treatment affordable. We have partnered with a physician and sleep specialist to provide a diagnosis, which gives us the ability to offer sleep apnea treatment coverage through your medical insurance.
Our patients are thrilled. They can finally get a truly good night's sleep! Don't go another night with disrupted breathing. Call to schedule your complimentary consultation or use our contact form below to request more information.
*Sleep apnea treatment is available at our Napoleon location.
Sleep Apnea Testimonial -Julie Z.
Julie already had a CPAP machine for her sleep apnea, but she was still extremely tired during the day and woke up with bad dry mouth from the CPAP machine's air. With the help of Dr. Augustine and his staff, she now has a custom oral appliance to treat her sleep apnea. She can use only the sleep appliance or combine the two to allow her to have a good night's sleep. She is loving the difference it has made and recommends it to anyone who has sleep apnea!
5-STAR RATING - BASED ON OVER 2,230 PATIENT REVIEWS
"I have had the Moses mouth/snore guard for a year and have never slept better. Before the Moses, I was very drowsy throughout the day. I woke up several times throughout the night. Now, I sleep through the night and feel refreshed in the morning. It is comfortable and I never take it out throughout the night. The Moses has changed my life for the better! It is worth every penny I spent on it. I highly recommend it to anyone!" - MARCIA G.
