Sleep Apnea & Snoring Treatment in Jonesborough

Sleep apnea is a concerning medical condition that leads to repeated episodes of stopped breathing throughout the night. Two types of sleep apnea can occur: central sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea. While central sleep apnea has a root cause in the nervous system, obstructive sleep apnea happens because the airway becomes intermittently blocked during sleep.

The following issues can cause a blocked airway:

• Excess throat tissue due to overweight
• Large tongue or tonsils
• Small jaw
• Throat muscles that become too relaxed during the night

Symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

• Snoring, often loud enough to disturb a partner or family members
• Gasping for breath at night
• Observed episodes of halted breathing at night
• Fatigue during the day
• Morning sore throat or dry mouth
• Morning headaches
• Irritability and other mood changes
• Difficulty concentrating

Consequences of Untreated Sleep Apnea

If sleep apnea goes untreated, severe medical problems could result. Patients are at a significantly higher risk of developing stroke, heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and stroke. Since sleep apnea prevents patients from getting quality rest, they also risk falling asleep while driving or performing other activities that require full attention.

We provide multiple pathways to care for obstructive sleep apnea and snoring. Our doctors work in cooperation with patients to determine the best choice for their needs.
Our practice treats all family members. You will always feel welcome in our office, whether you need a simple cleaning or help for a severe condition like sleep apnea.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Patients needing an alternative to CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machines may find a less disruptive treatment. Our treatments are quieter, more comfortable, and more portable than CPAP machines.

Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT)

Your dentist will take digital impressions and design a custom-made oral appliance that helps the jaws remain in ideal positions during the night and prevents the tongue from collapsing toward the rear of the mouth during sleep.

Snoring Therapy

Obstructive sleep apnea is not the only reason why patients snore. We work closely with our patients to determine the root cause of their snoring and improve their quality of life. Oral appliance therapy and laser procedures can help.

Solea Laser

We use a unique form of laser treatment to help patients with obstructive sleep therapy or excessive snoring. During a Solea laser procedure, you will not need anesthesia, bleeding will be minimized, and sutures will not be needed.

The Solea laser helps open the airway by stiffening the soft palate, which minimizes vibrations that cause snoring.