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Sleep Apnea Treatment in Reston, VA
Breathe easier at night with a custom oral appliance.
Constantly tired, even after a full night’s sleep? A custom-made sleep appliance gently repositions your jaw to keep your airway open while you sleep.
Sleep Apnea Treatment
Sleep apnea treatment in Reston, VA: a review of your sleep study, an exam of your airway, teeth and jaw, and a custom oral appliance made from digital impressions.
Find relief from sleep apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea, the most common type of sleep apnea, happens when your airway becomes blocked again and again while you sleep. The tongue and soft tissues at the back of the throat relax until the airway is restricted, and breathing stops for a few seconds before the cycle repeats. The interrupted sleep can leave you weak and tired the next day, and sleep apnea has been linked to serious health concerns such as high blood pressure, heart attacks, strokes, diabetes and depression. CPAP therapy is often the first treatment recommended, but many people have trouble getting used to air blown through the mouth and nose. A custom-fit oral appliance is a comfortable alternative, made from digital impressions of your teeth and worn while you sleep.
What treatment can help with
- SleepBetter sleep quality and duration through the night.
- EnergyLess daytime fatigue and sleepiness.
- FocusClearer thinking and better concentration during the day.
- SnoringLess snoring, for you and for your partner.
Your sleep apnea visit
- A review of your results, if you have had a sleep study
- An exam of your airway, teeth and jaw
- A conversation about your symptoms and concerns
- A treatment plan tailored to you
- Digital impressions for your custom appliance
How a custom sleep appliance works
Using the digital impressions, a sleep appliance is made specifically for your mouth. It fits comfortably while you sleep, keeps your airway open by gently moving your lower jaw forward, and can reduce or eliminate snoring while improving your breathing through the night. Many patients find an appliance more comfortable and convenient than a CPAP machine, and our team guides you through getting used to it and makes any adjustments it needs.
Start the conversation
You can raise your symptoms at your next dental cleaning and exam, or book a sleep apnea consultation on its own. If jaw pain or teeth grinding is part of the picture, ask about TMJ treatment too.
The short answer
Sleep apnea treatment at a dental office uses a custom-made oral appliance that you wear while you sleep. The appliance gently moves your lower jaw forward to keep your airway open, which can reduce or eliminate snoring and improve your breathing through the night. It is made from digital impressions after a review of any sleep study results and an exam of your airway, teeth and jaw, so it fits comfortably in your mouth while you sleep.
Sleep apnea FAQ
- What is sleep apnea?
- Obstructive sleep apnea, the most common type, happens when your air passages become blocked repeatedly while you sleep. Your tongue and the soft tissues at the back of your throat relax until the airway is restricted, and you stop breathing for a few seconds. In severe cases this cycle can repeat dozens of times an hour. Each pause interrupts your sleep, even if you do not wake fully.
- Why is sleep apnea a problem?
- Sleep apnea blocks your oxygen supply while you sleep, which interferes with rest and leaves you feeling weak and tired the next day. It has also been linked to serious health concerns, including heart attacks, strokes, high blood pressure, diabetes and depression. Treating it can improve your quality of life. Constant tiredness and loud snoring are worth mentioning at your next visit.
- How is sleep apnea treated?
- CPAP therapy is often the first recommended treatment, and a custom-fit oral appliance is a good alternative for many people. CPAP blows air through the mouth and nose, which some people find hard to get used to. A sleep appliance fits comfortably in your mouth while you sleep and gently moves your lower jaw forward to keep the airway open. We help you decide which approach suits you.
- How is a sleep appliance made?
- A sleep appliance is made from digital impressions of your teeth and mouth. The impressions create a precise model, and the appliance is made specifically for you from that model. Once it is ready, we fit it and show you how to wear it. Our team then makes any adjustments needed so it works as well as possible.
- What happens at a sleep apnea consultation?
- A consultation starts with your symptoms and concerns, and a review of your results if you have had a sleep study. We examine your airway, teeth and jaw to see how they affect your breathing at night. From there we create a treatment plan tailored to you. If a custom appliance is right for you, the digital impressions can be taken as part of the process.
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