Sleep-disordered breathing screening
Balboa Dentistry helps patients identify snoring and sleep apnea concerns that may require coordinated evaluation.
Sleep Apnea Treatment
Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea can lead to serious medical problems.
If you think you may have sleep apnea, please take a minute to complete our online questionnaire. If you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea and cannot tolerate the CPAP, our office can help.
Improperly treated obstructive sleep apnea can increase the risk for heart attack, stroke, diabetes and other serious illnesses. Choosing a sleep-disorders dentist who is qualified to work with your physician is essential to your health or the health of a loved one.
Obstructive sleep apnea is a serious medical problem that has been associated with cardiac problems, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, ED, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, and numerous other medical problems... Management by a dentist should always involve interaction with your family physician, cardiologist, pulmonologist and/or endocrinologist.
The dentist you choose to treat your problem with sleep disordered breathing must be properly educated and with adequate experience... A qualified sleep-disorders dentist should have:
- Appropriate knowledge of sleep medicine
- Adequate training in oral appliance therapy
- Experience with many different appliance types
- Ability to derive maximum insurance benefits for you
- A team approach with other professionals
- A proven follow-up system to ensure healthy results long-term
- In-depth knowledge of oral appliance research
Contact us for more information on Sleep Apnea or to schedule a consultation.
Dental Sleep Medicine
Sleep Apnea and Snoring Dental Treatment in San Diego at Balboa Dentistry
Dental sleep apnea support at Balboa Dentistry for patients with snoring or obstructive sleep apnea who may need oral appliance therapy.
Oral appliance therapy
For selected patients, a dental oral appliance may help support airway positioning during sleep.
Physician coordination
Sleep apnea care should involve the patient's physician or sleep specialist, especially for diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea.
Long-term follow-up
Ongoing monitoring helps evaluate comfort, appliance fit, symptoms, and coordination with medical providers.
Who this service is for
- Patients with snoring
- Patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea
- Patients unable to tolerate CPAP
Common concerns addressed
- Snoring
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Sleep-disordered breathing
Schedule a consultation for Sleep Apnea and Snoring Dental Treatment with Balboa Dentistry in San Diego.
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