When you suffer from sleep apnea, this could lead to snoring and daytime exhaustion. But we can help with a CPAP alternative in the form of an oral appliance. But how do you know you need one? Our sleep clinic in Winter Park, FL, explains how we conduct an at-home sleep test and assess your need for treatment to enjoy a good night’s rest!
The Common Warning Signs of Sleep Apnea
When should you consider an appointment with our team to assess the presence and risks of sleep apnea? You should contact our team if you encounter chronic snoring, waking in the night choking or gasping for air, dry mouth, headache, and daytime drowsiness. Other warning signs include persistent moodiness, and trouble with memory or concentration. Don’t ignore these warning signs, as sleep apnea is linked to issues with your immune system and even stress on your heart health, so you are vulnerable to illness, high blood pressure, stroke, and heart attack over time.
Sleep Quiz and Home-Based Testing
To get started, you can take our sleep quiz on our website. The quiz asks a series of questions to assess your risk. If you score high, then you should contact our team for at-home sleep testing. We will send you home with a unique device that is worn as you rest. The device then records blood oxygen levels, and apneic episodes, which a board-certified sleep physician will interpret. We get accurate results since you sleep in your own home, and can assess the risks and whether you need treatment. If so, we may offer a solution with an oral appliance instead of a CPAP machine.
Oral Appliance Therapy
The oral appliance is custom-made for your smile based on detailed digital images and impressions we take of your bite. The appliance will look like a mouthguard and fits like one too. You wear this at night as you rest, and this helps shift your jaw and tinge to keep airways open and free of the collapse of soft tissues that cause apneic episodes. You rest without interruption and will wake up feeling more alert and refreshed, so you can greet the day and enjoy better quality of life and work performance.
If you have any questions about how our team will conduct an at-home sleep test, then contact our team today. We want to help you sleep well and feel more alert!
Learn More About A Diagnosis From Our Winter Park Team
We want to help you sleep well and avoid the long-term impact of poor sleep. To learn more about how our team will diagnose and treat your sleep concerns, call Healthy Sleep Solutions in Winter Park, FL at (407) 457-5337 today!