Sleep Apnea Treatment – Henrico, VA

Opening Airways for Better Breathing

Inadequate sleep night after night can take its toll on more than just your physical health. It can lead to problems with your mental and emotional well-being as well. This is why we find it essential to provide sleep apnea treatment to patients who experience restless sleep caused by sleep apnea or snoring. Our team at Who Does Your Teeth will be pleased to assist with an assessment as well as provide you with a customized oral appliance. If you think you may be struggling with sleep apnea, give our office a call.

Why Choose Who Does Your Teeth for Sleep Apnea Treatment?

  • Custom-Made Oral Appliances for Patients
  • Dentist with Extensive Training and Experience
  • In-House Membership Plan Available

Sleep Apnea Assessment

If you think that you may be suffering from sleep apnea, visiting your dentist for a sleep apnea assessment may be beneficial. Dentists may see patients more often than primary care physicians, and they are already screening for other health conditions during your regular dental visit. Performing a sleep apnea screening will not add much time to your routine visit, and our dentist can help determine whether you require specific treatment.

When our dentist conducts a sleep apnea assessment, he may choose to perform one or more of the following assessments:

  • A patient questionnaire to determine whether you suffer from common side effects such as snoring and daytime drowsiness.
  • A take-home, overnight pulse oximeter to measure your blood oxygen levels while sleeping.
  • An evaluation of your oral cavity, checking for problems related to sleep apnea, such as acid erosion on the teeth, teeth grinding or clenching, evidence of breathing through your mouth, and occlusions.

Oral Appliance Therapy

One of the most common ways to treat obstructive sleep apnea is with a customized oral appliance. This treatment option can help improve your sleep, restore your health, and reestablish your daytime alertness.

Sleep apnea oral appliances are very similar to mouth guards and retainers. They are custom-made to fit your specific smile and provide maximum results. Worn only while you are sleeping, these oral appliances keep your jaw in a forward position, thus preventing anything from moving and blocking your upper airway. This keeps your airway open and helps you breathe continuously throughout the night without interruption.

Some of the most common types of oral appliances Dr. Neal offers include EMA, Respire EF’s, Dorsal, Herbst, Prosomnus, and TAP.

Oral appliances have many advantages for treating sleep apnea, including being:

  • Easy to use
  • Comfortable
  • Portable and convenient for travel
  • Tube-free for non-intrusive treatment while sleeping
  • Easy to care for
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