This issue affects not only your dental health but also your overall health and quality of life. We know that sleep is a key component of your well-being and can cause daytime fatigue and nighttime restlessness. That is why we are committed to offering amazing sleep apnea care so you can sleep soundly again.
Our sleep apnea care is available for all ages to help you and your loved ones. To find out more about how we address sleep apnea, call Molina Dentistry today and schedule an appointment!
Understanding Sleep Apnea
The Silent Disruptor of Sleep
Pauses in breathing or shallow breaths during sleep can be diagnosed as sleep apnea, a common sleep disorder. These interruptions in breathing can happen multiple times during the night, disrupting your sleep and reducing oxygen intake.
There are two main types of sleep apnea: obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and central sleep apnea. Of the two, OSA is the more prevalent form.
Symptoms Across Ages
Someone can be affected by sleep apnea regardless of age—from children up to seniors. Symptoms vary from person to person, but the most common signs of sleep apnea include:
- Loud snoring
- Choking or gasping during sleep
- Restless tossing and turning
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Behavioral issues in children
- Difficulty concentrating
If you notice any of these symptoms in you or someone you know, call our office and schedule a dental visit to see if you or they are affected by sleep apnea.
Comprehensive Sleep Apnea Screenings
The Importance of Early Detection
When it comes to any dental or overall issue, early detection and treatment can stop the issue from worsening. For sleep apnea, treatment would significantly improve your quality of sleep and your quality of life. To determine if you or a loved one suffers from sleep apnea, we will complete a sleep apnea screening to evaluate your symptoms and create a solution.
Innovative Technology for Accurate Diagnosis
Through advanced treatment and accurate diagnosis, we can give you personalized solutions for your sleep apnea to alleviate your symptoms. There is no one-size-fits-all for your sleep, and that is why we make sure to have the latest technology for accurate results.
Customized Treatment Plans for Lasting Relief
Collaborative Approach to Care
Similar to how not everyone has the same symptoms of sleep apnea, not everyone will need the same course of action. We customize your care specific to your dental history, needs, and goals to keep you well-rested every night.
Pediatric Sleep Apnea Management
Children sometimes need even more customized care because they are still growing. They need a treatment that will grow with them to ensure that they are being taken care of in the future, as well.
Our dental team is trained in pediatric sleep apnea management to make sure that each young patient is getting the help they need. Early detection and intervention are important to address the needs of children because they cannot advocate or diagnose for themselves.
We will continue to adjust and adapt their sleep apnea treatment to give them a restful night of sleep even as they get older. Without customized treatment plans, this method of meeting patients’ needs would not be possible.
In-House Screenings
Molina Dentistry offers sleep apnea screenings right here in Fresno. If we discover you are dealing with sleep apnea, we’ll refer you to one of our sleep expert partners for treatment.
Empowering Lives through Restful Sleep
Sleep is one of our basic needs to survive and function properly—do not let your overall well-being and quality of life suffer without sleep apnea care. At Molina Dentistry, we provide care for all ages because everyone deserves a good night of sleep, every night. Contact our dental team today and schedule an appointment to get back to a more restful sleep.
