Snoring may seem harmless (or just annoying to your partner), but it can be a sign of something more serious: obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This common condition affects how you breathe while sleeping, and it can have a significant impact on your energy, mood, heart health, and overall quality of life.
What to Expect at Your Sleep Consultation
Quality sleep is key to your overall health, and we’re here to help you get to the bottom of what’s keeping you up at night. Our comprehensive sleep consultations are designed to assess your symptoms, uncover possible airway issues, and guide you toward lasting relief through personalized care.
Your Initial Consultation
- Detailed Health History — We’ll review your medical background, lifestyle, sleep patterns, and symptoms, including snoring, gasping, fatigue, and headaches.
- Airway Screening — We perform a thorough evaluation of your jaw, tongue position, and nasal passages to assess for signs of airway obstruction.
- Digital Imaging — Using 3-D scans and high-resolution photos, we take a closer look at your oral and facial structure to understand how your airway is functioning.
Home Sleep Testing
If your symptoms and screening indicate possible obstructive sleep apnea, we’ll refer you for a home sleep study. This allows you to sleep in your own bed while collecting real-time data on your breathing, oxygen levels, and sleep patterns. The results are reviewed by a sleep physician, helping us confirm a diagnosis and determine the best path forward.
Your Personalized Treatment Plan
If you’re diagnosed with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea, or if you're seeking an alternative to CPAP, Dr. Archie Cook, Jr. will custom-design an oral appliance tailored to your anatomy and breathing needs.
What Happens Next:
- Custom Design with 3-D Scanning — We’ll take accurate, comfortable 3-D digital impressions of your teeth and jaw for a perfectly tailored fit.
- Oral Appliance Fabrication — We will craft your device to gently reposition your lower jaw and open your airway while you sleep.
- Fitting and Adjustments — We’ll fit the appliance precisely and make any necessary adjustments to maximize comfort and effectiveness.
- Follow-Up Monitoring — We’ll check in regularly to assess your progress, fine-tune your appliance, and ensure long-term results.
This isn’t a “one and done” approach. We’re here to support you throughout the process with expert care, advanced technology, and a genuine investment in your sleep health.