Sleep Apnea & Snoring Treatments

At Smiles of Fort Worth, we offer effective treatments for sleep apnea and chronic snoring to help you breathe easier and sleep better. Sleep apnea can cause interrupted breathing at night, leading to fatigue, health issues, and loud snoring. Our customized oral appliances reposition the jaw and airway, reducing snoring and improving oxygen flow while you rest. If you’re struggling with snoring or sleep apnea in Fort Worth, TX, our team provides safe, comfortable solutions designed to restore your health and quality of life.

Sleep Apnea Q & A

What is Sleep Apnea & Snoring Treatments ?

At Smiles of Fort Worth, sleep dentistry focuses on treating oral health issues with sleep appliances. You may need oral appliance therapy if you have sleep problems, such as:

Sleep apnea

There are three different types of sleep apnea:

Obstructive sleep apnea : OSA occurs when the soft tissues at the back of your throat relax during sleep. Ultimately, this blocks your airway, causing you to wake up gasping for air.
Central sleep apnea : CSA occurs when your brain fails to send signals to the muscles that control breathing.
Complex sleep apnea : The least common type of sleep apnea, complex sleep apnea occurs if you have both OSA and CSA.

Smiles of Fort Worth can help patients who have obstructive sleep apnea.

Teeth grinding

You may be unaware that you have bruxism (a habit of grinding your teeth), especially if you do so in your sleep. But if you wake up with a tender or sore jaw and headaches, teeth grinding may be the cause.

At Smiles of Fort Worth, the team can help you find a solution to your oral health problems that affect your quality of sleep.

How do I know if I need Sleep Apnea & Snoring Treatments ?

With sleep apnea, the impact of not getting adequate sleep at night can affect your overall performance during the day.

If your partner notices that you snore, you wake up a lot throughout the night, or you have trouble falling asleep, it may be a sign to visit the team at Smiles of Fort Worth for a sleep dentistry consultation.

When left untreated, a sleep problem can lead to other health issues, such as:

Fatigue
Irritability
Anxiety and depression
Taking frequent naps
Low sex drive
High blood pressure
Trouble concentrating
Headaches in the morning

Sleep appliances are a quiet and effective solution for conditions like sleep apnea. But it can also benefit those with teeth grinding, which can protect their dental health..

What treatment options are included in Sleep Apnea & Snoring Treatments ?

At Smiles of Fort Worth, the team specializes in managing sleep apnea and teeth grinding using custom oral appliance therapy. They design night guards to fit the unique structure of your mouth and ensure you can feel comfortable breathing in them

Oral appliances work by pushing your lower jaw forward to increase the opening to your airway or help stabilize your teeth and jaw in place.

If you have tried sleep apnea solutions like continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) but can’t find relief, sleep appliances may be the next best step in your treatment.