Sleep Dentistry

Dental Appliance for Sleep Apnea & Snoring

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sleep dentistry for snoring and sleep apnea

What is Snoring and Sleep Apnea?

Snoring occurs when the muscles of your throat relax, your tongue falls backwards and your throat narrows. As you breathe, the walls of your throat vibrate, leading to the distinctive sound of snoring. The narrower your airway becomes, the greater the vibration and the louder you snore. Sometimes the airway becomes so narrow that airflow is blocked completely, creating a serious condition called sleep apnea.

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a chronic disorder in which the airway fully or partially collapses during sleep, blocking the flow of air to the lungs, and causing you stop breathing while sleeping. Eventually, the brain discerns you are not breathing and wakes you up, partially or fully, and often with a loud snort or gasp. The sleeper then falls back asleep and the entire process starts all over again – sometimes repeated hundreds of times per night.

Each time airflow is blocked and the body is awakened, the sleeper is jolted out of deep sleep and into a lighter sleep, disrupting the body’s natural sleep cycles. The body is unable to spend enough time in deep sleep or REM sleep, which is when it performs many essential healing and reparative functions. The sleep apnea sufferer usually wakes up feeling groggy and unrested, despite thinking they’ve slept all night.

Sleep Apnea and Snoring – How do I know?

If you sleep with a partner, it’s likely you’ve been told you snore. But it may come as a surprise to learn that over 80% of people with mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea have no idea they have it. Some symptoms are obvious such as snoring, mouth breathing, excessive daytime drowsiness and observed breathing pauses or gasps during sleep. But other symptoms may seem unrelated such as waking at night feeling confused, morning headaches, changes in concentration and memory, weight gain, depression and anxiety, and chronic pain and fibromyalgia. OSA is also considered a risk factor for serious health issues such as high blood pressure, stroke and heart attack.

It’s important that you consult a sleep doctor if you have any of these symptoms or concerns.

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Our Dentists Can Help You Sleep Better

If you suffer from sleep disordered breathing, no one understands better than you that the quality of your sleep deeply impacts your quality of life. Without the restoring power of deep, restful, uninterrupted sleep, you feel foggy-headed, irritable and distracted, and your relationships and work performance may suffer. If you snore, your sleeping partner likely suffers as well.

Sleep, Dream, Breathe with The Vivos® System

Patients that suffer from sleep disordered breathing, OSA, or loud snoring may benefit from the Vivos® System. Dr. Shetty is specially trained in this non-invasive approach to addressing sleep apnea without a CPAP, and can help you or your children start to sleep better and get healthier. The Vivos® System isn’t loud like a CPAP or a temporary fix like an oral appliance. Instead, this system addresses the root cause of the problem and gradually corrects it, while helping you get a good night’s sleep tonight.

Holistic Sleep Solution with The Vivos System®

The Vivos® System involves a thorough and complete diagnosis of your condition by board certified physician. Once your physician has diagnosed sleep apnea, a specially-trained dentist like Dr. Shetty can design your custom Vivos® biomimetic medical device. You will wear your Vivos® device, as directed by your doctor, between 12 and 24 months, primarily in the evening and at night while you sleep. The device slowly expands your palate, making your airway larger and breathing easier. If you are looking for a CPAP alternative and think Vivos® may be right for you, you will first have a comprehensive exam that may include:

Preliminary Health Questionnaire & Screening
Head + Neck Examination
CBCT Scan
Intra-oral Photos + Measurements
In Home Sleep Screening

Once you have completed your examination, Dr. Shetty and your medical doctor will provide an Airway Intelligence Report™ which will include:

Complete Assessment and Evaluation
Airway Measurements
Treatment Goals
Treatment Plan
Health Insurance + Financing

Once you are satisfied and ready to move forward your appliance will be made and treatment will begin.

Wearing Your Vivos® Dental Appliance for Sleep Apnea

According to Vivos®, most patients feel the effects of treatment within the first few days or weeks. During treatment, periodic adjustments to your appliance are made by your dentist, who often works in close collaboration with a medical sleep specialist. You will wear your appliance for 10-12 hours per day, while you sleep. Paired with a healthy lifestyle, your Vivos® appliance can help you sleep better and enjoy your days without being fatigued or irritable from lack of sleep.

Other benefits of the system include:

The Vivos® oral appliance for sleep apnea is painless, discreet and comfortable
You’ll have improved sleep quality and will experience a boost in daytime energy, better focus, and enhanced overall health
Vivos® provides long-term sleep apnea relief
The system isn’t noisy like CPAP machines

Most patients don’t require further treatment for sleep apnea post treatment. If you are interested in discussing how a dental appliance can reduce the symptoms of sleep apnea or snoring, call us and we would be happy to schedule an initial consultation to review your individual case. We look forward to helping you get a good night’s sleep.

Contact Dr. Supriya K Shetty at the Integrative Dental Solution to schedule a personalized sleep apnea or snoring consultation and discover the difference a good night’s sleep can make.

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The CPAP Alternative

Address Sleep Apnea Without a CPAP

If you are having issues with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy to treat your obstructive sleep apnea, we understand. Common issues associated with CPAP include:

Difficulty falling asleep
A leaky mask
Pressure sores and marks on your face upon waking
Nasal congestion
Dry mouth
Difficulty tolerating forced air

You may be interested to learn that Vivos therapy has become a widely used and accepted CPAP alternative. If you’ve tried CPAP and are unable to tolerate it, a dental appliance for sleep apnea may be the right treatment option for you.

MEET OUR TEAM OF BIOLOGICAL DENTISTS

Dr. Supriya K Shetty and Dr. Christine Fischer are leaders in general and biological dentistry. They are committed to providing holistic, health centered, science-based dental care to treat the root cause of the problem and not just the symptoms that manifest in the mouth.

Dr. Supriya K Shetty

Integrative Dental Solutions

Dr. Shetty’s passion is helping people regain their health. She aspires to provide the highest quality biological dental care in an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect. Her vision to provide holistic, health centered, science-based dental care to treat the root cause of the problem and not just the symptoms. Originally from India, Dr. Shetty lives with her 3 kids and husband in Brookfield, WI.

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Dr. Christine Fischer

Integrative Dental Solutions

This Brookfield, WI native loves helping children and families develop good oral habits for a lifetime of oral health. She is passionate about continuing her education to provide the best possible care for all of her patients. When she isn’t creating beautiful smiles, she enjoys creating tasty meals for her friends and family. She also loves being an aunt to her niece and nephews.

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LEARN MORE ABOUT SLEEP APNEA & SNORING

Sleep Apnea

Related Health Issues
Sleep apnea is considered a risk factor for various serious health issues, such as:
- High blood pressure
- Stroke
- Heart attack
Sleep Apnea Affects Children
Sleep apnea also affects children, generally due a child’s large tonsils obstructing the airway. Some problems common in children that have been linked to sleep apnea include:
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Mood disorders
- Bed wetting
- Learning problems
- Growth problems
Sleep Apnea Affects Your Partner
Many sleeping partners of those with sleep apnea are also negatively impacted. A study by Mayo Health Clinic concluded that the elimination of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea was associated with an improvement in the quality of their bed partner’s sleep.

Snoring

Lifestyle Changes May Help Snoring
If you suffer from mild or occasional snoring, try the following before consulting your sleep dentist:
- Lose weight
- Avoid sleeping pills and antihistamines before bedtime
- Avoid alcohol and snacking for 3-4 hours before retiring
- Establish a regular sleep schedule
- Sleep on your side rather than back
Is it Normal for Children to Snore?
Many children snore sometimes, especially when in deeper stages of sleep. That said, exceptionally loud and regular snoring could be a sign of an illness, allergies, or in approximately 1-3% of children, sleep apnea.
Should I Consult my Dentist about Snoring?
Consult a sleep dentist or doctor if you snore and have some of the following symptoms:
- Morning headaches
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Weight gain
- Not feeling rested or refreshed after waking
- Awakening at night feeling confused
- Change in your level of concentration or memory
- Observed breathing pauses during sleep

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Talking with my “natural minded sister” and chiropractic friend, each had encouraged me to set up the dental consultation with Integrative Dental Solutions. Both doctors were highly recommended and I chose Dr. Supriya K Shetty. I am thankful and so glad I did. The office, staff, and environment were welcoming, helpful, and professional, which made the first visit really comfortable. They listened to me and my questions, and Dr. Supriya K Shetty put a treatment plan in place. I have had the first appointment involving restorations, and am very pleased with the care, comfort, and results. I love the more natural approach and feel I have received more than needed dental care, but am looking forward to having my oral health improve. Though it is a financial commitment, it is worth it knowing you are getting excellent care and working together to achieve oral health, which does affect the whole body. I have already recommended them to others. Thanks Dr. Supriya K Shetty.

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