Looking for relief from the symptoms of sleep apnea in Nampa, ID?
At Family Dental Center, we understand sleep quality plays an important role in overall health and wellness. If you're suffering from poor sleep quality or the symptoms of sleep apnea, we offer customized treatments to help restore your restful sleep and quality of life.
What is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is most commonly identified as continual pauses in breathing during sleep. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a reaction to muscle relaxation during sleep and gravity pulling the airways closed. Left untreated, sleep apnea can often lead to more serious health conditions including hypertension, memory loss, mood change, weight gain, and severe fatigue.
Our Sleep Therapies
Our Nampa dental office helps patients of all ages with non-invasive, non-surgical treatment options for the treatment of mild to moderate sleep apnea, snoring, and sleep-disordered breathing. Dr. Gardner will use the latest in dental technology to create a personalized therapy to restore your optimal sleep and breathing health.
Our sleep apnea therapies at Family Dental Center include:
- Sleep Assessments
- Sleep Apnea Appliances
A thorough consultation with Dr. Gardner is the best way to begin your sleep apnea treatment. Our skilled dentist can assess for signs of obstructive sleep apnea and provide customized treatment recommendations based on his findings.
Sleep Apnea Oral Appliances
Dr. Gardner creates custom night guards as a less invasive form of sleep apnea treatment. Custom-made night guards are a comfortable solution for patients suffering from sleep apnea and its side effects, and are designed to open the airways during sleep. Most patients with mild to moderate sleep apnea prefer oral appliances to the bulky CPAP machines traditionally offered to treat sleep apnea.
No matter what treatment you require, our team will be there for you every step of the way toward restoring your quality of sleep!
Schedule Your Sleep Apnea Consultation
If you're suffering from the side effects of sleep apnea, including excessive snoring, severe fatigue, and loss of breath while sleeping, Dr. Gardner and his team can help, offering customized sleep apnea solutions tailored to each patient's needs. Get started today by scheduling your sleep apnea consultation at Family Dental Center!
Frequently Asked Questions
Common signs of sleep apnea include loud or chronic snoring, pauses in breathing during sleep, waking up gasping or choking, morning headaches, excessive daytime fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and poor-quality sleep. If you regularly experience these symptoms, talk with Dr. Gardner about a sleep assessment.
Dentists can play an important role in identifying signs of obstructive sleep apnea and providing oral appliance therapy for appropriate patients. At Family Dental Center, Dr. Gardner can assess your symptoms and discuss whether a dental sleep appliance may be appropriate for you.
For some patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea, a custom oral appliance may be an alternative to CPAP therapy. However, the right treatment depends on the individual and the severity of the condition. Dr. Gardner can evaluate your symptoms and help determine whether oral appliance therapy may be appropriate.
Although sleep apnea appliances and nightguards are both worn while sleeping, they serve different purposes. A traditional nightguard primarily protects teeth from grinding, while a sleep apnea appliance is designed to help keep the airway open during sleep. Dr. Gardner can determine which type of appliance is appropriate for your needs.
