Sleep Apnea Treatment Austin
The First Step Towards a Better Night’s Rest
The National Sleep Foundation estimates that as much as 20% of the population has sleep apnea, with many of those cases going undiagnosed. This medical condition doesn’t just cause you to snore—studies have shown that it can impact your health by increasing your risk of other health complications, like strokes, heart disease, blood pressure, and more. If you’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea and aren’t finding that your CPAP machine is a good fit for you, Dr. Pevzner offers oral appliance treatment here at Highland West Dental Care. Call our office today to learn whether you’re a good candidate for sleep apnea treatment in Austin.
Why Choose Highland West Dental Care for Sleep Apnea Treatment?
- Advanced Diagnostic Imaging with Cone Beam Scanner (CBCT)
- An Easier & More Comfortable Alternative to CPAP Treatment
- Digital Intra-Oral Scanner for Creating Custom Sleep Devices
What Is Sleep Apnea?
Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common type of sleep apnea among patients who are diagnosed. As you sleep, your throat muscles can relax too much, obstructing the airway and causing you to stop breathing for short periods of time countless times throughout the night.
Some of the most common symptoms of sleep apnea include:
- Chronic loud snoring
- Fatigue, despite getting seven hours of sleep
- Morning headaches
- Difficulty focusing throughout the day
- Changes in your mood, including depression
- High blood pressure
- Decreased interest in sex
- Waking up with a dry mouth or sore throat
If you’re experiencing several of these symptoms, you should contact your local sleep physician to take a sleep study. This will help you learn whether you have obstructive sleep apnea so you can start looking into your treatment options.
How We Treat Sleep Apnea & Snoring
Dr. Pevzner offers an excellent, small, and noise-free alternative for patients who are CPAP-intolerant, called oral appliance treatment. Our team will take a digital impression of your oral structure to create a customized SleepNite oral appliance. You’ll wear this nightguard-like device when you sleep, keeping your throat muscles from over-relaxing and causing your airway to become obstructed. This will ensure you’re receiving ample oxygen flow throughout the night. Most of our patients report elimination of snoring the very first night of use!