At Creative Smiles Dentistry, we understand how much sleep quality can affect our patients’ overall quality of life. That’s why our Tucson dental office is now offering airway dentistry, with screenings and sleep tests design to detect sleep disorders like sleep apnea!
We’re proud to offer top airway dentistry services and sleep screenings in Tucson, AZ, because Dr. Jeannie is a certified ambassador with the Breathe Institute. With her expertise, we can help you receive the treatment you need. If you suspect you may be suffering from sleep apnea or sleep disorders, call today to schedule your screening with our sleep dentist at Creative Smiles!
What is Airway Dentistry?
Airway dentistry assesses the structure of the mouth to determine how it affects breathing. During your appointment, our airway dentist will assess your mouth for signs of mouth breathing during sleep, including tongue position, tooth wear, and the condition of the tissues within the mouth, to determine the need for treatment or prevention of sleep apnea and other sleep disorders.
At Creative Smiles Dentistry, we recommend a thorough airway dentistry screening for any patients experiencing breathing issues. Dr. Jeannie will work with you to provide the answers you need!
What are the Signs of Sleep Apnea?
Patients who suffer from sleep apnea regularly complain of the following symptoms:
- Heavy Snoring
- Constant Fatigue
- Periodic Loss Of Breath While Sleeping
- Difficulty Breathing While Sleeping
- Dry Throat
- Lack of Energy
- Weight Gain
- Irritability & Mood Swings
- Depression
If you suspect you may have sleep disorder, it’s important to seek prompt treatment. When left untreated, sleep apnea can contribute to a higher risk of conditions like stroke, heart disease, high blood pressure, depression, and more.
Treatment for Sleep Disorders
Your customized treatment plan will be based on the findings of your airway dentistry screening. If our dentist determines a need for sleep disorder treatment, we will refer you to a trusted team for ENT or myofunctional therapy. When you choose Creative Smiles Dentistry in Tucson, you can always trust that your smile will be in good hands!
Schedule Your Appointment with Our Airway Dentist in Tucson
At Creative Smiles Dentistry, our team is committed to caring for our patients’ smiles and complete body health. If you’re suffering from poor sleep quality or the symptoms of sleep apnea, call today to schedule your assessment with our certified airway dentist!
Frequently Asked Questions
Airway dentistry evaluates the structures of the mouth, jaw, tongue, and surrounding tissues to identify factors that may affect breathing and sleep. At Creative Smiles Dentistry, an airway screening can help identify signs associated with sleep-disordered breathing, such as mouth breathing, improper tongue positioning, and tooth wear.
Common signs of sleep apnea and other sleep disorders may include heavy snoring, daytime fatigue, difficulty breathing during sleep, waking with a dry throat, low energy, irritability, mood changes, and disrupted sleep. If you regularly experience these symptoms, an airway screening may help determine whether further evaluation is appropriate.
A dental airway screening can identify oral and structural signs that may be associated with sleep apnea, but a dentist does not replace a medical diagnosis. If your screening indicates possible sleep-disordered breathing, Creative Smiles Dentistry can help coordinate appropriate next steps, including referral for further evaluation or sleep testing.
During an airway screening, your dentist will evaluate your mouth and oral structures for signs that may affect your breathing during sleep. This can include examining your tongue position, tooth wear, mouth-breathing patterns, and the condition of the tissues in your mouth. Based on the findings, your dentist can recommend appropriate next steps or refer you to trusted specialists, such as an ENT or myofunctional therapist.
