Sleep Apnea Treatment in Dixon, CA

Sleep Better and Improve Your Health

Sleep apnea causes you to stop breathing repeatedly during sleep, disrupting your rest and depriving your brain of oxygen. The condition dramatically increases your risk of heart attack, stroke, and sudden death. At Thrive Dental in Dixon, we treat sleep apnea with oral appliances, custom-fitted devices that keep your airway open while you sleep. Many patients find this treatment confidence-enhancing.

Sleep apnea is surprisingly common and often goes undiagnosed. If you snore loudly, wake gasping for breath, experience daytime sleepiness, or have been told you stop breathing during sleep, you may have sleep apnea. Our team can help determine whether treatment is appropriate and provide devices that work.

How Oral Appliances Work

Sleep apnea happens when throat muscles relax during sleep, blocking your airway. A custom oral appliance gently repositions your lower jaw and tongue to keep your airway open. You wear the appliance only during sleep, and most patients adjust quickly to wearing it.

Oral appliances are more comfortable than traditional CPAP machines for many patients. They’re portable, require no electricity, and don’t create noise. If you’ve struggled with CPAP compliance, an oral appliance may be the solution.

Benefits Beyond Better Sleep

Treating sleep apnea improves more than your sleep. You may experience increased daytime energy and alertness. Your mood and cognitive function improve. Most importantly, treating sleep apnea reduces your risk of serious cardiovascular events dramatically.

Research shows that untreated sleep apnea significantly increases your risk of heart attack and stroke. For busy professionals in Davis, Fairfield, and Woodland, treating sleep apnea is life-extending healthcare.

The Screening and Fitting Process

If we suspect sleep apnea based on your symptoms, we’ll refer you for sleep testing. A sleep specialist will conduct a test, typically at home, to confirm diagnosis and assess severity. If you’re diagnosed with sleep apnea, we take impressions and measurements for your custom oral appliance.

Your appliance is fabricated to your exact specifications and delivered within a few weeks. We’ll ensure it fits properly and provide detailed instructions for wearing and caring for it.

Ongoing Monitoring

Once you’re wearing an oral appliance, we monitor your progress. You may need minor adjustments as you adapt to the device. Most patients sleep better within the first few nights of use.

Regular follow-up appointments ensure your appliance continues to work effectively. Your Dixon office tracks your success and adjusts your treatment as needed.

Improve Your Health and Lifespan

Sleep apnea is a serious condition with serious consequences. If you suspect you have sleep apnea, screening and treatment may help protect your overall health. Call Thrive Dental in Dixon at (707) 678-1657 or schedule online to discuss sleep apnea treatment options today.