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Sleep Apnea Treatment in High Point, NC

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In today’s busy world, getting a good night’s rest is essential. If you snore loudly, you may be keeping your bed partner from getting their much-needed rest. You also may be suffering from a disorder known as sleep apnea that could be keeping you from the rejuvenating sleep you need. Here’s what you should know.

What Is Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea occurs when your airway is obstructed or blocked during the night, cutting off your oxygen supply. When you’re not getting enough oxygen, it signals your brain to wake you up so you can start breathing again. This can happen several times during the night without you realizing it, but it can also keep you from the restful, revitalizing sleep you need.

The Serious Long-Term Risks of Untreated Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea can be difficult to diagnose on your own, since it takes place during sleep. It is often your bed partner who notices the signs, like loud snoring or pauses in your breathing throughout the night.

When it’s left untreated, sleep apnea can lead to some chronic concerns that may significantly impact your quality of life:

  • Fatigue — Feeling chronically exhausted, even after a full night’s sleep
  • Cardiovascular disease — Sleep apnea contributes to an increased heart rate and high blood pressure. It may even result in heart failure, in some cases.
  • Cognitive function — Lack of sleep contributes to brain fog and difficulties with focus and concentration. Lack of oxygen damages brain tissues and contributes to memory loss and conditions like dementia.
  • Mental health concerns — Chronic fatigue contributes to depression, anxiety, and mood swings.

Introducing the Silent Nite Sleep Appliance

Dr. Bray offers the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) approved custom Silent Nite®️ Sleep Appliance, which comfortably treats mild to moderate sleep apnea.

The oral appliance gently shifts your lower jaw forward to open your airway, allowing for clear, unobstructed breathing throughout the night. Custom-fitted to your teeth, it's comfortable and discreet, so you can wear it with ease while you sleep.

What to Expect: Getting Your Custom Silent Nite Appliance in High Point

Here is a step-by-step outline of what to expect when you choose a custom oral appliance to treat your sleep apnea or snoring.

Step One: Your Initial Consultation

If you’re not already diagnosed with sleep apnea, Dr. Bray will recommend a sleep study and provide the information you need to complete it.

Step Two: Mess-Free Impressions

Dr. Bray uses 3-D digital impressions to comfortably capture images of your teeth that we use to create your custom appliance.

Step Three: Custom Fitting

Dr. Bray will make sure your new appliance fits comfortably and adjust it as needed so you can enjoy a great night's rest.

Frequently Asked Questions

A dental sleep appliance can effectively manage mild to moderate sleep apnea symptoms. However, sleep apnea treatment in High Point is considered ongoing management more than a permanent cure. After all, the underlying anatomy causing the obstruction doesn't change.

Think Managing, Not Curing

Sleep apnea occurs because of airway structure and how tissue behaves during sleep. A sleep appliance manages these factors by repositioning the jaw, but there’s no permanent, structural change. This means consistent, nightly use of the appliance is necessary to keep symptoms under control.

Why Consistent Use Matters

A sleep appliance only works while it's being worn. Skipping nights, even occasionally, means the airway returns to its previous, more obstruction-prone position. With this, symptoms can return rather quickly.

Certain other measures, like weight loss or changes in sleep position, can help reduce the severity of sleep apnea over time. They can also decrease a person’s reliance on their appliance. However, this varies significantly from patient to patient.

Monitoring Progress Over Time

Ongoing follow-ups with your dentist and sleep physician are also important in lasting relief. These visits allow for professional monitoring of how well your appliance is working, and any necessary adjustments.

Sleep Apnea Treatment in High Point, NC

If you're struggling to manage your sleep apnea and want to explore appliance-based treatment, contact Dr. Cassidy Bray and the knowledgeable Deep River Dentistry team to schedule a consultation.

The question of choosing Silent Nite® vs. over-the-counter mouthpiece comes down to precision and fit. A custom Silent Nite appliance is designed specifically for your mouth and jaw, while store-bought devices are molded using a generic, one-size-fits-most design.

Why Custom Fit Matters

A Silent Nite appliance is fabricated from precise impressions or digital scans of your teeth. This allows for a more secure, comfortable fit that’s tailored specifically to your bite and jaw position. This precision allows for controlled, effective repositioning, something a generic device simply can't replicate.

The Limitations of Boil-and-Bite Devices

Over-the-counter mouthpieces typically rely on a boil-and-bite process. This means the wearer softens the material and bites down to create a rough impression. The result is often a bulkier, less secure fit that can shift or loosen throughout the night, compromising both comfort and effectiveness.

A custom appliance also comes with professional monitoring, allowing your dentist to adjust the fit and positioning over time as needed.

The best way to determine whether a custom appliance is worth the investment is a professional evaluation of your anatomy and snoring or sleep apnea concerns.

Custom Sleep Appliances in High Point, NC

If an over-the-counter mouthpiece isn't giving you the results you're looking for and you’d like to learn more about custom Silent Nite sleep appliances, contact Dr. Cassidy Bray and the Deep River Dentistry team today to schedule a consultation.

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Sleep Apnea Treatment in High Point, NC

General physicians treat sleep apnea with continuous positive air pressure (CPAP) therapy. However, the CPAP requires you to wear a mask during sleep, which many people find uncomfortable.

At Deep River Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Bray offers an alternative solution for sleep apnea treatment with a custom oral appliance.

If you think that you or a loved one might be suffering from sleep apnea or you’re interested in learning more about snoring treatment in High Point, we encourage you to contact us at (336) 883-1371 to book an evaluation with Dr. Bray.

Meet Our Doctor:

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Cassidy Bray DDS

I'd like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to my current as well as potential dental family. I greatly value relationships with my patients, and your care and comfort are my priority. I look forward to building a long-term relationship with each of you and hope you will give me the chance to do so.

I am a graduate of Clemson University with a degree in Microbiology. After graduation, I was awarded a two-year internship at the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research in Bethesda, MD. I then …

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