Sleep Apnea Treatment/Solea Sleep
If you snore in your sleep, then you’re in good company. Snoring affects millions of Americans and tends to be more prevalent in males. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine reports that an estimated 40 percent of all adult men are habitual snorers.
Snoring occurs when the airways become blocked during sleep. This obstruction may be caused when the tongue or other soft tissues in the mouth collapse into the airway. As the air moves through the narrowed airways, vibration occurs. This vibration is what we know as snoring.
Snoring is sometimes, but not always, a symptom of sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a severe sleep disorder characterized by interruptions in breathing during sleep.
Have you been battling snoring for a while now? We recommend scheduling an appointment at Dr. Amy’s Dental to enjoy a wide range of personalized snore and sleep apnea solutions in Thousand Oaks, CA.
When to See Our Dentist
Not every snoring incident requires attention from a professional. However, if you’ve been battling chronic snoring, then you very likely need Dr. Amy Nabi’s help.
You should see a professional for your snoring troubles if:
- You have been snoring for an extended period
- You experience excessive daytime sleepiness
- You suffer from morning headaches
- You feel irritable during the day
- Your partner has mentioned that you tend to stop repeatedly stop during the night
- You grind your teeth
Tailored Sleep Apnea Solutions
We offer patient-tailored snore and sleep apnea treatments to address your unique needs. Some of our most popular solutions include oral appliances, such as mandibular advancement devices (MADs) and tongue-retaining devices (TRDs), and Solea Sleep.
Mandibular advancement devices and tongue-retaining devices are custom oral appliances that reposition the jaw and tongue, respectively, to prevent the airways from getting constricted during sleep. These devices are worn during sleep and effectively reduce snoring and other sleep apnea symptoms.
Solea Sleep is a simple, straightforward treatment that utilizes laser energy to tighten the soft palate. By tightening these tissues, Solea Sleep minimizes the chances of collapse during sleep, which subsequently lowers the risk of snoring.
Dr. Amy Nabi works closely with each patient to formulate a treatment plan that works. To experience long-lasting snore relief, reach out to Dr. Amy’s Dental today.
Solea
A CHANGE FOR THE HAPPIER
The miracle we’ve both been waiting for is here: Solea. Now available to you, Solea is a dental laser that replaces the dental drillin the majority of procedures in our practice. In fact, nearly every patient skips anesthesia because they just don’t need it. Solea is our way of keeping you happy. Because more than anything, we love to see you smile.
WHAT IS SOLEA?
Solea is the first CO2 dental laser system cleared by the FDA for hard and soft tissue procedures. It was developed in Boston, Massachusetts by Convergent
Dental, based on research conducted at the University of California School of Dentistry. Solea offers a unique wavelength guided by sophisticated computers to deliver virtually painless dental procedures for both teeth and gums from simple cavities to complex surgeries. The experience is so unique that you will find it hard to believe you were just at a dental appointment.
WHY SOLEA?
The majority of hard and soft tissue procedures in our office are done with virtually no anesthesia and soft tissue procedures are done with virtually no bleeding. Blood-free and anesthesia-free procedures represent a major leap forward in dentistry, as weare able to execute multi-quadrant dentistry, fillings on the fly and soft tissue procedures in a single appointment. What does that mean for you, our patients?You are now able to receive the care you need in a fraction of the time. When patients have anesthesia they typically leave the office with that numb feeling still prevalent. With Solea, you are able to go right out to lunch or back to work without that numb sensation following your appointment. Solea is truly changing what it means to go to the dentist.
For more information on Solea, please visit iloveSolea.com.
