Sleep Apnea Treatment in Elk Grove

Sleep apnea disrupts sleep and threatens your health by depriving your brain and body of oxygen. At our Elk Grove office, we offer oral appliance therapy that treats sleep apnea without surgical intervention or cumbersome CPAP machines. Better sleep improves everything from energy to heart health.

Understanding Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea occurs when your throat muscles relax during sleep, blocking your airway and interrupting breathing. You partially wake up gasping for air, disrupting sleep quality. Many people wake 20, 50, or even over 100 times per night without realizing it. This constant disruption prevents deep, restorative sleep and deprives your brain and heart of oxygen. Common symptoms include loud snoring, gasping at night, daytime sleepiness, morning headaches, and difficulty concentrating. Left untreated, sleep apnea increases heart attack and stroke risk.

Beyond CPAP Machines

Traditional CPAP machines force air into your throat to keep it open during sleep. Many patients find CPAP machines uncomfortable, bulky, and impractical for travel. They also have poor long-term compliance. Fortunately, oral appliance therapy offers an excellent alternative. A custom-made oral appliance fits like a sports mouthguard and gently repositions your lower jaw to keep your airway open throughout sleep.

Custom Oral Appliances

We create a custom oral appliance based on molds of your mouth for perfect fit and comfort. You wear it while sleeping to keep your airway open naturally. Unlike CPAP machines, oral appliances are small, quiet, portable, and require no electricity. Many patients prefer them to CPAP, leading to better long-term use and better sleep quality.

Diagnosis and Treatment

If you suspect sleep apnea, your doctor may refer you to a sleep specialist for a sleep study to confirm the diagnosis. Once diagnosed, we can treat many cases with oral appliance therapy. We fit your appliance and adjust it over follow-up visits to optimize your breathing and comfort. Most patients experience improved sleep quality immediately and meaningful health benefits over weeks and months.

Transform Your Health and Energy

Sleep apnea treatment restores restorative sleep, eliminating daytime sleepiness and improving your overall health. Your heart benefits from better oxygen levels. Your mood and cognition improve with better sleep. Your family benefits from less snoring. For busy families in Sheldon, Franklin, Vineyard, Laguna, and Wilton, sleep apnea treatment improves everything from work performance to family enjoyment.

Start Your Sleep Apnea Treatment

If you experience symptoms of sleep apnea, let’s discuss treatment options. Schedule your consultation online or call (916) 691-1650. Better sleep starts here.