Sleep Health & Breathing Wellness
Do you wake up frequently in the night to catch your breath, or are you prone to snoring? If so, you may have a case of obstructive sleep apnea and could benefit from non-surgical treatments to improve your sleep health and breathing wellness here at Apollonia Dental PA. With a consultation, our dentist and team will ask you a series of sleep-related questions and can provide you with a take home sleep test to track your oxygen levels while you sleep.
If you are interested in resolving these sleep issues after your sleep study, you can schedule a time to meet with Dr. Isabel Vahedi for a head and neck evaluation conducted with the aid of our CBCT scanner. For more information about sleep health and breathing wellness in Sugar Land, Texas, and to schedule a consultation, please contact us at 281-565-4321.
The Connection Between Your Mouth and Your Sleep
Many people do not realize that their dentist can play a critical role in diagnosing and treating sleep-related breathing disorders. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the soft tissues in the throat collapse during sleep, blocking the airway and causing breathing to stop repeatedly throughout the night. This can lead to chronic fatigue, morning headaches, high blood pressure and even an increased risk of heart disease and stroke.
At Apollonia Dental PA, Dr. Isabel Vahedi has specialized training in identifying the oral and structural signs of sleep-disordered breathing. Using our advanced CBCT scanner, she can evaluate the size and shape of your airway and pinpoint the source of any obstruction — information that is essential for creating an effective, personalized treatment plan.
Non-Surgical Treatment Options
Unlike traditional CPAP therapy, which many patients find uncomfortable and difficult to maintain, our sleep health treatments offer non-invasive alternatives that fit naturally into your lifestyle. The Solea laser provides a quick, painless procedure that tightens the soft palate to reduce snoring, while the Vivos oral appliance system works gradually to expand the airway and address the root cause of sleep apnea over time.
Whether your symptoms are mild snoring or moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea, our team will work with you to find the right solution. We begin every treatment journey with a thorough consultation and, when needed, a take-home sleep test to monitor your breathing patterns overnight.
Better sleep is within reach. Call Apollonia Dental PA at 281-565-4321 to schedule your sleep health consultation in Sugar Land, Texas, and take the first step toward waking up refreshed every morning.