DIAGNOSIS OF SERIOUS SNORING ISSUES
Alabama Dental Sleep and Wellness offers evaluation for snoring issues. A comprehensive evaluation is the benchmark for distinguishing between benign snoring and snoring that may indicate a more serious condition, like sleep apnea. This typically involves a detailed medical history, thorough dental exam, TMJ exam, and a sleep study (polysomnography) conducted in a sleep lab or a home sleep study. A sleep physician will make the diagnosis from your sleep study and we will collaborate with your physician for the best treatment possible. Dental practitioners, especially those specializing in sleep dentistry, such as those at Alabama Dental Sleep and Wellness Center, play an integral part in this initial screening process.
Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT)
Dental professionals often fabricate OAT for snoring and for mild to moderate sleep apnea or for patients who are CPAP intolerant with severe sleep apnea. These devices work by moving the lower jaw forward causing the tongue to move forward & opening your airway, reducing the vibration of tissue, which eliminates snoring. These appliances work similar to the ones used for treating sleep apnea. At Alabama Dental Sleep and Wellness, we will complete a thorough exam & see which treatment option is right for you based off our findings. Some other benefits to these appliances other than treating your sleep apnea and/or snoring include; protecting your teeth from bruxism, sometimes alleviating pain with TMJ, and they are a great option for travel.
THE PART WE PLAY IN SNORING HELP
At Alabama Dental Sleep and Wellness Center, we take your health seriously, including snoring. We know that snoring might cause minor problems, such as keeping your sleep partner awake at night or causing disruption to your sleep cycle. However, we also know that snoring can be both a signal of an underlying disorder and a catalyst for serious health problems. Call Alabama Dental Sleep and Wellness today to schedule your consult.
