Sleep Apnea
Restful Sleep Through Oral Appliance Therapy
Restful Sleep Through Oral Appliance Therapy
At Serenity Dental Spa, Dr. Naghmeh Pashmini offers oral appliance therapy in Springfield for sleep apnea patients. Our treatments combine advanced dental expertise with our signature luxury experience, providing the care you need in a comfortable, spa-like environment.
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Do You Have Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea occurs when breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep, causing oxygen deprivation and disrupting sleep. Symptoms include loud, chronic snoring, gasping or choking during sleep, morning headaches, daytime fatigue, and irritability.
The most common type of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), where the throat muscles collapse and block the airway, which can cause intense and chronic snoring. Obstructive sleep apnea has the potential to cause serious health issues if not treated.
The Impact of Untreated Sleep Apnea
Beyond simply feeling tired, untreated sleep apnea increases your risk for:
- Cardiovascular issues. Sleep apnea increases the risk of high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, and irregular heartbeat.
- Metabolic disruption. OSA is linked to insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and difficulty managing weight.
- Cognitive effects. Concentration problems, memory issues, mood changes, and increased accident risk are all connected to sleep apnea.
The good news? Effective treatment can dramatically improve your quality of life and reduce these health risks—and that’s where our treatment approach comes in.
How We Help Patients With OSA
At Serenity Dental Spa, we help patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea get a better night’s rest and reduce their sleep apnea symptoms with oral appliance therapy.
Oral appliance therapy consists of a custom-fitted device, much like a retainer, that is worn during sleep. These devices help reposition the jaw and tongue to keep the airway open throughout the night, reducing sleep apnea symptoms and helping you get a better night’s rest.
Unlike over-the-counter options, our appliances are made for your unique anatomy to ensure maximum effectiveness and comfort. With regular evaluation and adjustments as necessary, we keep your oral appliance working properly to provide effective sleep apnea treatment.
Is Oral Appliance Therapy Right for You?
Ideal candidates for oral appliance therapy include:
- Patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea
- People who cannot tolerate continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy
- Those seeking an alternative or complementary approach to existing treatment
- People who travel frequently and need portable solutions
If we suspect you have sleep apnea, we’ll refer you to a sleep specialist for an official diagnosis. Then, we’ll work with your physician to determine if oral appliance therapy could benefit you.
Benefits of Oral Appliance Therapy With Serenity Dental Spa
For many patients, oral appliance therapy offers significant benefits over traditional CPAP treatment:
- Comfortable, non-intrusive design
- Silent operation that doesn’t disturb sleep partners
- No masks, hoses, or machines
- Easy travel convenience
- No electricity requirements
- High compliance rates due to superior comfort
These advantages make oral appliance therapy the preferred treatment for mild to moderate OSA and an important alternative for CPAP-intolerant patients with severe OSA.
Experience Restorative Sleep Again
At Serenity Dental Spa, we believe everyone deserves restful, rejuvenating sleep. Our sleep apnea treatment offers a path to better rest that’s comfortable, convenient, and effective—all delivered with the exceptional care and luxury touches that define our practice.
Ready to address your sleep concerns? Contact Serenity Dental Spa at (703) 313-7000 to schedule a consultation and sleep apnea screening with Dr. Pashmini. Better sleep—and better health—may be closer than you think!
Sleep Apnea
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