Sleep Apnea

Snoring is one of the obvious symptoms of sleep apnea, a potentially fatal condition in which a person stops breathing while asleep, often for as long as 10 seconds and upward of 20 times per hour.

The most common form of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which is caused by an airway blockage, such as the collapse of the soft tissue in the back of the throat or tongue movement. Although many people may not consider sleep apnea a dental problem, it can be effectively treated with oral appliances.

The Pittsburgh area neuromuscular dentist at Dentonics have helped numerous patients
Our goal is to restore healthy, uninterrupted sleep and loud, disruptive snoring. If not treated, sleep apnea can result in daytime drowsiness and lead to severe health problems including high blood pressure and an increased risk for stroke.

Am I at Risk for Sleep Apnea?

While anyone, regardless of gender or age, can develop OSA, there are factors that indicate an increased risk for sleep apnea including:

Fortunately, there are a number of sleep apnea treatment choices, such as oral appliances and the new Micr02 sleep and snore device. Your thorough exam with a Pittsburgh sleep apnea dentist at Dentonics will determine the best solution for you; if necessary, we can refer you to a sleep center for further evaluation.

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Snoring is sometimes just an annoyance, but it is also the most common symptom of sleep apnea, a severe medical condition in which a person’s breathing stops periodically while sleeping.
If not treated, sleep apnea can lead to serious health problems including high blood pressure and an increased risk for stroke.

Sleep Apnea Symptoms

Snoring is sometimes just an annoyance, but it is also the most common symptom of sleep apnea, a severe medical condition in which a person’s breathing stops periodically while sleeping.

The Allison Park, Pennsylvania, dentist at Dentonics have successfully treated many patients who suffer from sleep apnea with oral appliances. After a thorough exam to diagnose the source of your sleep apnea, we can determine the right sleep apnea treatment for you; if necessary, we can refer you to a sleep study center for further assessment.

In addition to chronic snoring, patients with sleep apnea typically experience multiple symptoms including:

If not treated, sleep apnea can lead to serious health problems including high blood pressure and an increased risk for stroke.

If you live in the Pittsburgh or Allison Park, Pennsylvania, areas and would like to learn more about sleep apnea treatment and diagnosis, please contact Dentonics to schedule your personal consultation with or Dr. Charles Frye. We would love to meet you and help restore regular, restful sleep for you and your partner.

Sleep Apnea Treatment

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) devices have long been the standard for treating the dangerous medical condition known as sleep apnea. And while the cumbersome machines can be effective, few patients continue using CPAP long-term.

For many patients with sleep apnea, oral appliances offer a comfortable and successful alternative. The Pittsburgh dentist at Dentonics have years of experience treating sleep apnea patients with the use of custom-made oral appliances.

CPAP requires sleep apnea patients to wear a mask attached to an air circulator during sleep. A blower pushes air through the mask and into the airway, allowing the patient to breathe continuously and free of obstruction.

Many patients, however, have difficulty adjusting to the nightly use of a mask and discontinue using CPAP. Oral sleep apnea appliances such as TAP and SomnoDent are similar to custom sports mouthguards and fit comfortably over your teeth. Dentonics is one of the few offices that can fabricate SomnoMed’s SomnoDent oral appliance, which many patients find is both comfortable and contributes to a relaxed, properly aligned bite.

Each sleep apnea appliance is made for your specific needs, and the type that’s best for you will depend on your individual condition. Some appliances are designed to support your jaw and promote airflow while others are intended to keep your tongue from moving and blocking your throat during sleep.

It is important to note that although oral appliances are effective for many patients, no single sleep apnea treatment works for everyone, and there is no cure for sleep apnea. Only a comprehensive assessment can determine the best treatment choice to help you manage your breathing and sleep better.

If you live in the Pittsburgh or Allison Park, Pennsylvania, areas and would like to learn more about sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment, please contact Dentonics to schedule your personal consultation with or Dr. Charles Frye. We would love to meet you and help you and your partner regain regular, peaceful sleep.

Sleep Apnea

Sleep Apnea

The Pittsburgh area neuromuscular dentist at Dentonics have helped numerous patients

New Patient

Need Assistance?

412-487-6910

Full Service Sleep Apnea Practice