Sleep Apnea Tests in Mandan ND

Sleep Apnea

Sleep Tests

Our dental office can help with sleep apnea and snoring!

Sleep apnea is a common disorder where your breathing is shallow or is completely interrupted or stopped while sleeping. These interruptions can happen multiple times an hour, continuing through the entire night, and can last a few seconds up to several minutes. Typically, normal breathing resumes, but a snorting or choking sound comes first.

Shallow or interrupted breathing results in poor sleep and can cause tiredness throughout the day because your body isn’t able to get the deep, restorative sleep it needs.

Sleep apnea risk factors include:
  • High blood pressure
  • Being overweight
  • Acid reflux
  • Snoring
  • Family history of sleep apnea
  • Grinding or clenching your teeth at night
  • Neck circumference of 17” for males or 16” for females
Do you have one or more of these concerns? Find out if you’re at risk of sleep apnea. 
Sleep Test

What Does Getting Sleep Tests Involve?

Sleep apnea is an ongoing condition that will not resolve on its own. Luckily, the treatment is simple and does not change much about your nightly routine! The first step is to have a one-night, at-home sleep study to determine the severity of the situation.

From the comfort of your own bed, our one-night home sleep study uses a device to record your:
  • Heart Rate
  • Oxygen Levels
  • Snoring
  • Body Position

The results from this study will tell us the severity of your sleep apnea and if your snoring is more than just noise! We will then discuss the best treatment option for your situation such as a CPAP, sleep retainer, snore guard, laser therapy, or a combination of these treatments.

If you have a recent sleep study from another source, we may be able to just review that and discuss options.

Sleep tests in Mandan & Bismarck, ND

To learn more about our dental office in Mandan, ND, contact Ideal Image Dentistry & Spa today! We will be happy to set up an appointment to discuss your options.