Sleep apnea is a dangerous sleep disorder that causes you to stop breathing during your sleep, typically due to an obstructed airway. This can happen multiple, even hundreds of times per night in severe cases of sleep apnea, which can prove detrimental to your health and well-being.
Dr. Raymond and her team offer solutions for patients with sleep apnea, and we can partner with your general physician to ensure that you're receiving the most effective treatment for sleep apnea, especially in severe cases.
Diagnosing Your Sleep Disorder
Sleep apnea is diagnosed by a take-home sleep test that you can use at your own home. Your team at Thurmont Family Dentistry provides you with a device that measures your breathing and heart rate while you sleep and determines how often you wake up during the night.
A sleep specialist analyzes the data collected to determine if you have sleep apnea and how severe it is. Continuous positive airway pressure therapy (CPAP) is the standard of care for patients with sleep apnea; however, many patients find the mask uncomfortable to wear at night while they sleep.
Dr. Raymond can design and craft a customized oral appliance for you to wear during sleep that helps reposition your jaw and open your airway for clear breathing while you sleep. This can be an excellent option for patients with mild to moderate sleep apnea and could replace CPAP therapy.
Contact our team at (301) 271-2346 for more information about sleep apnea treatment in Thurmont, MD, and how we can help you reclaim your good night's rest.