Receive a Proper Sleep Apnea Diagnosis

Left untreated, sleep apnea can lead to all sorts of other health problems. Medical research has linked the sleep disorder to a higher risk for heart attacks, strokes, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and even depression. On top of that, sleep apnea can leave you grumpy and feeling lethargic during your workday. Here is how our team can help:

  • We’ll perform a screening (possibly during your regular dental cleaning and exam) to see if it seems like your problems could be related to sleep apnea. If so, we’ll refer you to a qualified physician who can prescribe a sleep study for you.
  • We can help children as well! If your child snores, grinds their teeth, suffers from asthma, or has allergies, you can ask us or your child’s pediatrician for a referral to a pediatric ENT for a sleep study. Research shows that treating a high-arched palate or teeth crowding can help minimize sleep apnea symptoms and long-term health problems.

If you think you or a loved one may suffer from sleep apnea, please check out the following resources. You can complete them in privacy and bring them with you to your appointment:

Reclaim Your Sleep With a Custom Oral Sleep Appliance

If it is determined that you have obstructive sleep apnea – caused when your tongue and other tissues relax and block your airway – we will create an oral sleep appliance for you. We’ll  take digital impressions of your mouth with an intraoral scanner. Our lab partner will use the impressions to craft a custom appliance for you to wear while you sleep. This appliance for sleep apnea will gently move your lower jaw forward to keep your airway open.

Your sleep appliance, sometimes called a night guard, will help you get the high-quality rest you need and deserve. You’ll wake up feeling refreshed, plus:

  • You’ll perform better at work and in every area of your life.
  • You won’t have soft tissues in your throat blocking your airway and causing noisy snoring.
  • You and your bed partner will both sleep better without the bother of a CPAP machine.
  • You’ll enjoy peace of mind that you’re taking positive steps toward better overall health. Treating apnea reduces the risk of potentially serious health consequences that could lessen your quality of life or even lead to death.

Get one of our Lincroft oral sleep appliances for your sleep apnea. Call us today at 732-352-3903 to schedule your consultation or schedule online.