Improve Your Sleep. Improve Your Life.
At SleepRight McKinney, we understand that sleep apnea and snoring can wreak havoc on your health and quality of life. That’s why we offer a variety of services to tackle your sleep condition from every angle to ensure you and your partner get the restorative sleep you need every night.
Our services will not only help you drift into a silent slumber, but our state-of-the-art technology can also provide long-term solutions to snoring and sleep apnea. Review this guide to our services and discover how we can help treat your sleeping disorder.
Vivos®
The Vivos System may be the last treatment you’ll need for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Instead of treating the symptoms, The Vivos System gradually expands your palate to target the underlying cause of sleep apnea.
You’ll wear the Vivos customized appliance while you sleep for a duration of 12 to 24 months so you can experience the long-term benefits of a restful night of sleep. Many patients start to notice a difference within the first few weeks of treatment.
Oral Appliance Therapy
If you suffer from mild to moderate OSA, oral appliance therapy can help you achieve the restorative sleep you need so you’re rested for the day ahead. An oral appliance works by gently shifting your lower jaw forward and placing your tongue in a neutral position, thereby preventing your airway from collapsing.
Some patients prefer an oral appliance over the CPAP machine because it’s noiseless, convenient, and comfortable. Patients with severe sleep apnea may benefit from a combined treatment approach. If you wear an oral appliance as well as a CPAP machine, you can downgrade the size of your mask and place the machine on a lower setting for added comfort.
Laser Snore Therapy
If you suffer from snoring or sleep apnea, our laser snore therapy can treat your condition and greatly reduce the severity, or even eliminate snoring. By tightening the tissues in the back of your throat, this innovative approach can effectively prevent airway obstructions associated with sleep apnea. Laser snore therapy can be used in addition to other treatment methods for sleep apnea so you can get the most out of your treatment at SleepRight McKinney.
At-Home Sleep Study
The first step to diagnosing sleep apnea is to get a clear diagnosis by undergoing a sleep study. For your convenience, we offer an at-home sleep test so you can complete the study in the privacy of your own home.
If Dr. Lawrence suspects that your condition requires an in-lab sleep study, he’ll recommend one during your consultation. An at-home sleep study allows you to complete the study in your natural sleep environment so you’ll feel at ease and the results will reflect your normal sleeping habits.
Sleep Solutions With Real Results
If you’re tired of barely making it through the day, our sleep apnea and snoring solutions can put you on track to a quality night’s rest. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Lawrence, call our McKinney office at (972) 542-9129, and we’ll help you determine which treatments are best suited for your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I have sleep apnea and not notice?
Because the most noticeable signs of sleep apnea occur while they’re sleeping, such as snoring or lapses in breathing, it’s common for patients to not know they have sleep apnea. It’s speculated that nearly 90 percent of Americans with sleep apnea don’t know they struggle with the sleep disorder.
Typically, partners will notice abnormalities in a patient’s breathing while they sleep, alerting them to an issue. Because sleep apnea is also accompanied by symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, and mood swings, patients may be encouraged by their doctors to undergo a sleep study.
What happens if sleep apnea goes untreated?
Untreated sleep apnea can lead to several physical and mental health risks, such as:
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Liver problems
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Metabolic disease
If you suspect you have sleep apnea or have been diagnosed following a sleep study, don't wait to seek necessary treatment. Our sleep dentist in McKinney, TX offers an array of sleep solutions to help you get a good night’s rest and support your overall health and wellbeing.
What is the best treatment for sleep apnea?
We offer a variety of solutions to help patients relieve their sleep apnea symptoms and get back to a healthy, productive lifestyle. The only way to know which sleep apnea treatment is best for you is by scheduling a consultation with Dr. Lawrence.
Our McKinney sleep specialist will take into consideration your current symptoms and health goals to make a personalized treatment plan suited to meet your unique needs. Your treatment plan will depend on the severity of your sleep disorder and the results of your sleep study. No matter the treatment you need, our specialists are here to help.
Can sleep apnea be fixed naturally?
Natural remedies for sleep apnea are only available to patients who don’t require the intensive care other treatment methods provide. Sleep apnea affects patients differently depending on factors such as their weight, age, and overall health. If a patient’s case is mild, they may benefit from natural remedies such as weight loss or changing their sleep position.
Moderate to severe cases of sleep apnea typically require oral appliance therapy or CPAP therapy. Dr. Lawrence will evaluate the results of your sleep study and your facial composition to determine the root cause of your sleep apnea and how to best treat it.