Sleep Apnea Therapy in Frisco, TX
Get A Better Night’s Sleep
Do you feel like you can never get enough rest? Do you have insomnia, moodiness, or trouble concentrating? If you answered yes to any of those, then there’s a chance that you could have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder where your breathing stops and starts throughout your sleep.
No matter your age, consistent, restful sleep is an absolute must to be healthy, happy, and live a full life. However, several common factors can interfere with your sleep cycle and prevent you from getting the rest you need. Two of the most common offenders? Snoring and sleep apnea. Keep reading to learn more about your options for sleep apnea therapy in Frisco, TX.
Snoring & Sleep Apnea
Snoring hurts everyone. If you or a loved one snore, it’s a sign that your breathing is obstructed, preventing you from getting the highest-quality sleep possible. Plus, if you have a bed partner or family who sleep near you, it can also interfere with their sleep. Soon, you will have a sleep-deprived house, which is annoying and dangerous! Regularly sleep-deprived people are three times as likely to get into a car accident!
Snoring happens when the soft tissues in the mouth and throat relax when you sleep and collapse into your airway. As air passes, it vibrates these tissues and creates the “iconic” snoring sound. For some people, these tissues can completely block the airway, causing someone to stop breathing. This is called sleep apnea, and it affects nearly 20 million Americans each night. When a person has sleep apnea, they temporarily stop breathing for short periods throughout the night. This not only prevents them from getting the deep sleep they need, but it can also raise their blood pressure to a dangerous level.
Oral Appliances
Stonebriar Smile Design can treat these conditions using a custom-made oral appliance. This is like a small mouthguard; you’ll only need to wear it when you go to bed at night. It will slightly shift your jaw forward so your airway stays open, allowing you (and everyone else) to finally get the sleep they need. We will assess your entire airway space before we get started and be sure the success of your sleep apnea therapy is the best it can be.
Solea Sleep + SnoreLab
Solea Sleep is a quick and easy treatment that uses the power of laser light to tighten the tissue in the airway, opening it up to reduce snoring and sleep apnea symptoms. The laser shrinks the collagen in the tissue, similar to a wrinkle-removing treatment you might receive at a spa. Before you come to see us, we’ll have you download the SnoreLab app, which records how much you snore throughout the night. This will provide us with a baseline. After the Solea Sleep Treatment, you’ll continue using the app so that you and our team can see how much your snoring has improved. The treatment only takes about 3-5 minutes and is so gentle that most patients don’t need any anesthetic.
Sleep Apnea
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about sleep apnea? We have answers! Below, you will find sleep apnea FAQs in Frisco collected by the knowledgeable staff at Stonebriar Smile Design. This section includes critical information you will be glad you know, from how to clean an oral appliance to the dangers of untreated sleep apnea.
If you still have additional questions or concerns not covered here, do not hesitate to give our office a call!
