Sleep Apnea Treatment in Midlothian, TX

The Impact of Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is more than just incessant snoring. It's a serious sleep disorder where breathing stops and starts repeatedly. If left untreated, it can lead to severe health problems like heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Moreover, the continuous disruption in sleep can lead to fatigue, reduced cognitive function, and mood disturbances.

Sleep Apnea Treatment

If diagnosed with sleep apnea, Dr. Varkey and his team will create a personalized treatment plan for you. This may involve an oral appliance to keep your airway open during sleep. These devices are custom-fitted to ensure comfort and effectiveness.

Oral appliances for sleep apnea are custom-designed devices that you wear while sleeping. Like a sports mouthguard or orthodontic retainer, these appliances fit over your teeth, offering a non-invasive treatment option. They work by gently repositioning the lower jaw or tongue forward, preventing the throat muscles from collapsing back into the airway. This keeps the airway open and allows for uninterrupted breathing during sleep.

Comprehensive Check-ups Include Sleep Apnea Screenings

At Advanced Family Dental of Midlothian, we understand that sleep apnea often goes undiagnosed. This is why we include a free sleep apnea screening as part of every comprehensive dental check-up.

During your check-up, Dr. Varkey and his team will ask about your sleep patterns, snoring habits, daytime sleepiness, and other symptoms related to sleep apnea. He will also thoroughly examine your throat, tongue, and airways to check for obstructions. If our doctors find evidence of sleep apnea, you will be referred for a sleep study. You can opt to do this under the care of a sleep medicine specialist (who we can refer you to), or we can set up a convenient at-home sleep study.

By integrating these screenings into our routine check-ups, we aim to detect sleep apnea early and provide you with the necessary treatment.

Schedule An At-Home Sleep Apnea Study

We want to make it easy and affordable for you to get the necessary diagnostic tests for sleep apnea. We offer an at-home sleep apnea study for only $250 as part of our efforts. This non-invasive test can help confirm the presence and severity of sleep apnea. The convenience of an at-home study allows for a more natural sleep setting, leading to more accurate results.

Once your study is complete, Dr. Varkey will discuss the results with you and outline potential treatment options. Whether you require lifestyle modifications, oral appliances, or other interventions, we're committed to helping you achieve a good night's sleep and better health.