Sleep Apnea Treatment

Sleep Better, Live Healthier with Sleep Apnea Treatment

If you wake up tired, snore loudly, or experience daytime fatigue, you might be one of the millions affected by sleep apnea. At Pinnacle Dental, we offer a simple home sleep test to help diagnose this condition and explore comfortable treatment options like custom oral appliances.

Sleep apnea is a common but serious sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. Our team works closely with sleep physicians to help you get the care you need, whether that’s an oral appliance or a CPAP machine. Don’t let poor sleep affect your health and quality of life.

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What Is Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea occurs when the airway becomes partially or completely blocked during sleep, causing brief pauses in breathing. These interruptions can reduce oxygen levels and disrupt restful sleep, leaving you feeling tired even after a full night’s rest.

Left untreated, it can affect your overall health, causing daytime fatigue, high blood pressure, and increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke.

How Can Sleep Apnea Affect Your Health?

Untreated sleep apnea can lead to:

High blood pressure
Increased risk of heart attack and stroke
Diabetes and metabolic issues
Poor concentration and memory problems
Mood changes and depression
Daytime sleepiness that increases accident risk

Signs & Symptoms to Watch For

If you or a loved one experiences any of the following symptoms, sleep apnea might be a concern:

Loud, chronic snoring
Gasping or choking during sleep
Frequent waking during the night
Excessive daytime fatigue or falling asleep easily during the day
Morning headaches or dry mouth
Difficulty concentrating or irritability

Causes & Risk Factors of Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea can be caused by airway obstruction due to excess tissue, enlarged tonsils, or structural differences in the jaw or throat. Risk factors include:

Excess weight
Age over 40
Family history of sleep apnea
Smoking or alcohol use
Nasal congestion

How We Help: Home Sleep Testing & Oral Appliances

At Pinnacle Dental, we offer a convenient home sleep test that you can complete in the comfort of your own home. The test monitors your breathing overnight, and a sleep physician reviews the results. Based on their diagnosis, we determine if a custom-made oral appliance is a suitable treatment option for you.

An oral appliance works by gently repositioning your jaw and tongue to keep your airway open during sleep. It’s a comfortable, noninvasive alternative for many patients with mild to moderate sleep apnea.

Monitoring Your Progress Every Step of the Way

Not everyone is a candidate for oral appliance therapy. Some patients may require a CPAP machine, which uses continuous positive airway pressure to keep the airway open. We work closely with sleep physicians to ensure you get the right treatment for your needs.

Ongoing assessments follow initial testing to compare your sleep quality before and after treatment. This helps us track your improvement and make adjustments if needed.

Contact us to book your consultation at Pinnacle Dental today and learn if home sleep testing and oral appliance therapy are right for you.

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Visit Us

You’ll find Pinnacle Dental in the Arriva Tower, right in the heart of Calgary’s Victoria Park, just minutes from City Hall and the Stampede grounds.

Where to park?

Free patient parking is available on the first parkade level of the Arriva Tower in stalls #36, #67, or #68, marked “Pinnacle Dental”. There is also ample street parking and a flat-rate Impart Lot on 11th Avenue.