What Is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a condition where breathing repeatedly stops during sleep. The most common type, obstructive sleep apnea, occurs when the airway collapses and blocks airflow, while central sleep apnea happens when the brain briefly fails to signal the body to breathe. These pauses can occur hundreds of times a night, often without you realizing it. If you suspect sleep apnea, our practice provides comprehensive dental care in Houston, TX, including diagnosis and effective treatment to help you regain restful sleep.
Sleep apnea is a condition where breathing repeatedly stops during sleep. The most common type, obstructive sleep apnea, occurs when the airway collapses and blocks airflow, while central sleep apnea happens when the brain briefly fails to signal the body to breathe. These pauses can occur hundreds of times a night, often without you realizing it. If you suspect sleep apnea, our practice provides comprehensive dental care in Houston, TX, including diagnosis and effective treatment to help you regain restful sleep.
Types of Sleep Apnea Treatment
Sleep apnea care is tailored to your specific diagnosis and individual comfort needs. We’ll coordinate testing, review results with you, and outline options in plain language. For many individuals with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea or those who can’t tolerate CPAP, a custom oral appliance is a discreet, quiet solution that is easily portable and supports real-world consistency. Your plan can include lifestyle changes, medical therapy, or a combination of both. As part of your ongoing care, we’ll also monitor your TMJ, bite comfort, and overall oral health as your airway support improves, adjusting your device for effectiveness and long-term ease of use.
- Lifestyle Support
- CPAP Therapy
- Oral Appliance Therapy
- Combination/Surgical Care
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Benefits of Sleep Apnea Care
Who Is a Candidate for Sleep Apnea Treatment?
If you snore, wake unrefreshed, or experience witnessed pauses in breathing, an evaluation is a smart next step. Oral appliance therapy is often ideal for mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea, or when CPAP isn’t tolerated. We’ll review your symptoms, airway and bite, medical history, and sleep study results, then recommend a path that fits your lifestyle. Because appliances can also help shield teeth from grinding, they’re a good option when sleep apnea overlaps with jaw tension or TMJ concerns. Our Houston sleep dentists at Stephens & Gatewood Dentistry offer convenient care at two Spring, TX locations—Cypresswood (281) 320-2000 and Auburn Lakes (832) 843-6619 to help you get started on better sleep and better health.
Our Sleep Apnea Process
Clear steps make treatment simple and effective. We begin with screening and a conversation about symptoms, then coordinate a home sleep test when appropriate. After diagnosis by a sleep physician, we design and fit a custom device and teach you how to use it. Follow-ups fine-tune comfort and airflow; if recommended, a verification study confirms results. Long-term maintenance keeps your appliance—and your sleep—on track.
- Consultation & Screening
- Home Sleep Test (MD Interpreted)
- Custom Appliance Design & Fit
- Titration & Follow-ups
- Verification Study (as recommended)
- Long-Term Maintenance
Why Choose Us for Sleep Apnea
You deserve treatment that actually fits your life. Our team combines precise dental craftsmanship with medical expertise to deliver comfortable and effective oral appliance therapy. We explain each step, monitor TMJ comfort, and coordinate closely with your physician so you’re supported from testing through long-term maintenance. Transparent timelines, easy instructions, and flexible scheduling help you stay consistent—and feel the difference every morning.
- Physician-coordinated diagnosis & follow-up
- Precise digital impressions & adjustments
- TMJ-aware design for comfort
- Clear instructions and ongoing support
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