About Sleep Apnea in Wichita, KS
What is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a condition that causes pauses in breathing while sleeping. These pauses may last 10 seconds or more and cause you to wake up over and over again. The result is an inability to experience deep, restorative sleep. People with sleep apnea often feel exhausted all day long, no matter how much sleep they get. They may struggle to focus or concentrate. They are also at risk for serious medical issues.
What are the Symptoms of Sleep Apnea?
Loud snoring
Pauses in breathing while asleep
Frequent waking up overnight
Gasping for air during sleep
Dry mouth upon waking
Sore throat upon waking
Morning headaches
Daytime exhaustion and drowsiness
Irritability and mood swings
What are Sleep Appliances?
Sleep apnea oral appliances are custom-made mouthpieces that are designed to guide the lower jaw forward, opening the seal that commonly occurs between the tissues in the back of the mouth and upper airway. This allows a natural airflow to take place, preventing respiratory blockage during your sleep. These appliances are comfortable, non-invasive, and highly effective.
Can a sleep appliance replace my CPAP machine?
Yes! Many of our patients find an oral sleep apnea device extremely effective at helping them breathe at night. We recommend the MicrO₂® Sleep and Snore Device for patients with proper diagnosis when appropriate. Why bother suffering each night by wearing bulky CPAP equipment, when you can comfortably rest with a small oral appliance?
Consequences of Untreated Sleep Apnea
Untreated sleep apnea can have serious health risks, including:
Strokes
Heart Attacks
Hypertension
Depression
Untreated sleep apnea increases the risk of heart arrhythmias by 2-4x. It increases the risk of heart failure by 140x and the risk of coronary heart disease by 30%.
Our Gentle Approach to Treating Sleep Apnea in Wichita, KS
At Love Sleep, we understand the negative affects sleep apnea can have on your personal and professional life. Poor sleep affects your clarity, your energy, and your health. Consequences of untreated sleep apnea include strokes, heart attack, hypertension, and depression.
Consultation
You’ll meet with Dr. Love and discuss your sleep habits as well as possible options.
Sleep Test
We’ll give you an at-home sleep test or you can provide your own test results.
Diagnosis
Dr. Love will review your sleep test results & create a treatment plan.
Treatment
We will create your custom-fit oral appliance for immediate use.
About Your Sleep Dentist
Dr. Sheri Love has been practicing family dentistry since 1996. She joined the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine as a qualified provider 10 years ago. She works with sleep physicians, primary care physicians, and ENT’s to share a role in the treatment of sleep apnea. She does not conduct sleep studies but doctors trust her enough to refer their patients to her care.
Dr. Love has been focused on airway and sleep for 10 years. She partners with a local sleep physician who shares her vision of improving sleep and quality of life.
Dr. Love offers oral appliances for the treatment and reversal of sleep apnea and related symptoms such as loud snoring, frequent waking, and gasping for breath. These appliances can also treat TMJ.
You don’t have to suffer the devastating affects of sleep apnea and TMJ.
Went to Love dentistry for sleep apnea problem. They provided service and made a mouthpiece that has greatly improved my sleeping. Wife says I don’t gasp for air anymore. It kept her awake at times, now she is getting better sleep also. I highly recommend their office for your sleep apnea problems. Sorry there aren’t more stars. Thanks.
Ronald
