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Oral Appliance Therapy for Sleep Apnea in Berthoud, CO
Have you been snoring loudly, waking up tired, or struggling to get a good night's sleep? If so, you may be one of the millions of men and women who suffer from sleep apnea. At Janda Family Dentistry, we offer oral appliance therapy to help you breathe better, sleep better, and feel better. From diagnosis to treatment, we strive to provide you with options that are comfortable, effective, and realistic for real life. We invite you to contact our Berthoud practice today to experience the difference.
What Is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea, the most common type of which is obstructive sleep apnea, is a serious condition characterized by repeated pauses in breathing that can occur dozens of times a night. The most common symptoms of sleep apnea include loud, disruptive snoring, daytime fatigue, morning headaches, difficulty concentrating, mood disorders, and poor quality of sleep. Untreated sleep apnea can also elevate the risk of a host of health concerns, such as unexplained weight gain, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, and metabolic syndrome.
Sleep apnea is often linked to teeth grinding and clenching (bruxism). Dr. J is trained to recognize whether bruxism is related to stress or life events, or whether it points to an underlying sleep or breathing disorder that warrants further evaluation.
How Is Sleep Apnea Diagnosed?
At Janda Family Dentistry, we offer comprehensive screening and diagnostic options to help identify sleep-related breathing concerns. We provide home sleep studies, allowing you to complete testing comfortably in your own environment rather than visiting an outside facility.
We also offer acoustic reflection airway screening, also known as pharyngometry, using Echovision technology. This cutting-edge, non-invasive diagnostic tool uses acoustic waves to measure the size and stability of your upper airway, helping identify airway narrowing or collapsibility associated with sleep apnea. The results are visual and easy to understand, allowing you to see how your airway functions and understand the need for intervention.
Did You Know?
The most effective sleep apnea treatment is the one that works for you. While CPAP therapy is often considered the gold standard, it only works if you actually wear the mask every night. Because oral appliances are small, silent, and hassle-free, they have much higher compliance and success rates. They are also much easier to travel with, so you never miss a night of treatment, even when flying or on the road.
Oral Appliance Therapy as a CPAP Alternative
The most common sleep apnea treatment involves the use of a CPAP or continuous positive airway pressure machine. It involves breathing pressurized air through a mask, which helps keep your airway open during sleep. While effective for some, many find CPAP therapy noisy and cumbersome.
For many patients, oral appliance therapy offers an effective alternative to CPAP therapy. It involves the use of a custom-crafted oral appliance worn over your teeth during sleep, similar to a mouthguard. Examples of oral appliances include mandibular advancement devices that help keep your jaw in a more favorable position, keeping your airway open as you sleep. At Janda Family Dentistry, we offer Medicare-approved oral appliances designed for long-term comfort.
Studies show that less than 50 percent of patients continue using CPAP therapy after one year, while approximately 87 percent of patients continue wearing an oral appliance. This higher compliance rate often leads to better outcomes for patients who struggle with CPAP therapy.
Sleep Apnea Diagnosis and Treatment Near Me in Berthoud, CO
If you would like to learn more about our state-of-the-art sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment options, contact Janda Family Dentistry to schedule a consultation. Dr. J will recommend the most conservative solution to restore your restful sleep and enhance your quality of life.
We invite you to call us at 970-746-9006 or request your appointment today.
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