Do you often feel excessively tired during the day, even after a full night's sleep? Do you snore loudly, or has a sleeping partner noticed pauses in your breathing while you sleep? These could be signs of sleep apnea, a common but potentially serious condition characterized by repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep. These pauses can last for seconds or even minutes and can occur many times throughout the night, leading to reduced oxygen levels in the blood and disrupted sleep patterns.
At Olympia Advanced Dentistry, we understand the impact a sleep wellness imbalance can have on your health and quality of life. While often associated with snoring, sleep apnea can contribute to a range of health issues, including daytime fatigue, difficulty concentrating, high blood pressure, heart problems, and an increased risk of accidents. Our dental team in Olympia, WA offers comprehensive screening and treatment options to help you breathe easier and achieve more restful sleep.
Your Sleep Evaluation and Diagnosis
Our approach to sleep wellness begins with a thorough evaluation, which may involve a detailed discussion of your sleep habits and symptoms, a physical examination, and potentially a referral for a sleep study to obtain a definitive diagnosis.
At Olympia Advanced Dentistry, your treatment for sleep apnea begins with a thorough evaluation and diagnosis. After visiting our office, you'll take a home sleep test that can record your breathing patterns, oxygen levels, and brain waves during sleep. Once we receive the device, our team will send the recordings to a certified sleep doctor, who can analyze the results and provide a report based on the data.
Based on the results of your sleep test, we can discuss various treatment options. If your condition is mild to moderate, we can begin treating it with a dental device that is worn nightly. Those with more severe sleep-related conditions will receive a referral to a local specialist who can provide advanced treatment, such as sleep apnea therapy with a CPAP machine.
Sleep Apnea Treatment
For mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea, we offer oral appliance therapy as an effective solution. These custom-fitted devices, similar to mouth guards, are worn during sleep to help keep your airway open by repositioning the jaw and tongue.
In addition to oral appliance therapy, we can also discuss other management strategies and work in conjunction with your physician or sleep specialist to ensure you receive the most appropriate and comprehensive care.
Schedule Your Sleep Wellness Consultation
Our goal at Olympia Advanced Dentistry is to help you address your sleep wellness, improve your sleep quality, and ultimately enhance your overall health and well-being. If you suspect you may have sleep apnea, we encourage you to schedule a consultation with us to explore your options and take the first step towards a healthier night's sleep.
