Sleep Apnea Treatment Minneapolis
A Better Night of Sleep is Ahead of You
Airway dentistry is an art that our professionals at Holger Dental Group, like Dr. Rochelle, are passionate about. With advanced training in orthodontics, which can go hand-in-hand with the health and function of your airway, our team is able to complete in-office sleep apnea screenings. Based on your results, we can help you navigate your treatment options so you can enjoy full, restful nights of sleep. Call our office today to learn more about sleep apnea treatment in Minneapolis.
Your Leading Sleep Apnea Dentistry Experts
- Custom Oral Sleep Appliances for CPAP-Intolerant Patients
- Maximizing Medical Insurance Benefits for Sleep Apnea Patients
- Compassionate Team Focused on Your Whole-Body Health
Why Do Dentists Care About Sleep?
Many of our patients who struggle with sleep due to their CPAP machine or undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea never think to visit their dentist in Minnetonka for help. However, Dr. Rochelle has spent years studying all the intricate ways in which the oral cavity and airway function together. This strong foundation and understanding of anatomy makes her one of the best people to see for alternatives to CPAP treatment, including oral appliance therapy.
The Dangers of Sleep Apnea
Studies have connected sleep apnea with a number of consequential medical conditions, which is why our team recommends receiving a sleep apnea screening or test if you experience one or more symptoms. When left untreated, a condition such as obstructive sleep apnea can limit the oxygen flow to your brain by obstructing your airway. As a result, patients can suffer from an increased risk of stroke, heart attack, high blood pressure, diabetes, and much more.
Because our team takes a whole-body approach to dentistry, we’ll make sure to keep an eye out for red flags that could indicate sleep apnea. If we spot anything during your routine checkups, we can provide you with a sleep test and even offer treatment options in-house.
Our Sleep Testing Procedure
We provide Gem Pro sleep screenings that allow us to see any jaw movement while sleeping, as well as determine suspicious vitals or breathing patterns. This will help us determine whether further testing is necessary. If so, we will refer you to sleeptest.com for an at-home sleep test, which is oftentimes covered by medical insurance. If you take the test and receive a diagnosis, our team will be happy to check your medical insurance benefits to see if they will cover a sleep appliance.
Oral Appliance Treatment
If you have already been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea and are looking for an alternative to CPAP therapy, or you’ve gone through sleeptest.com and uncovered that you have a sleep-breathing disorder, you may be able to benefit from oral appliance treatment. Instead of using a cumbersome face mask and humming machine at night, we can prescribe a Respire Pink AT oral appliance for you to wear as you sleep. It will act to keep your airway unobstructed to allow proper oxygen flow, minimize loud snoring, and help you rest deeper.
