Sleep Apnea Treatment Bozeman
Creating a Better Sleep Experience
Waking up feeling refreshed may be the reality for those who are able to get a full night of quality sleep; however, for those with sleep apnea, it is only a dream. Frequent interruptions caused by airway obstruction can lead to inadequate rest, poor work performance, drowsy driving, depression, and a host of other health issues. With at-home testing and sleep apnea treatment in Bozeman, though, our dentists can make a full night’s rest possible. If you no longer want to feel tired every day, give us a call and schedule an appointment.
Why Choose Cottonwood Creek Dental for Sleep Apnea Treatment?
- At-Home Sleep Testing for a More Comfortable Experience
- Customized Oral Appliances & Nasal Breathing Therapy
- Dental Practice Providing Top-Tier Sleep Dentistry Since 2005
What is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a condition that occurs when an airway obstruction causes you to wake up gasping for air or choking. These “episodes” can happen once or hundreds of times each night, negatively affecting your sleep patterns and physical health. Over time, if left untreated, it can cause problems throughout your body and brain, as well as within your personal and professional relationships.
How We Treat Sleep Apnea
An appointment with one of our dental experts will ensure you take the appropriate steps to determine if you may have sleep apnea or upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS), which is a precursor to sleep apnea. While continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy remains the most popular form of medical sleep apnea treatment, many patients struggle with the bulky machinery, loud noise, and uncomfortable mask that is required. In fact, 50% of patients discontinue CPAP wear within one year.
At Cottonwood Creek Dental, we offer an alternative for those with UARS or who are CPAP-intolerant and prefer a less cumbersome option – oral appliance therapy. This custom-made device is designed to fit inside your mouth and prevent airway obstruction while you sleep. There are different levels of sleep appliances, and we take the time to determine which one is best for each individual. We can also explore other treatments that may improve your airway without having to wear an appliance at all.
Depending on your case and unique needs, we may recommend that you wear a flat-plane splint, TAP 3, dreamTAP, Herbst, or SomnoDent oral appliance.