Austin Sleep Dentist

Finding an Austin sleep dentist is not difficult. Just be sure to do your homework, so that you can make sure and find the right dentist to solve your particular sleep disorder need.

Austin sleep dentists can treat several types of sleep disorders.

Most sleep dentists offer a full range of dental services as well as alternative treatments for sleep apnea and snoring. It is not uncommon for these dentists to provide x-ray services, tooth fillings, extractions, caps, cleaning and a variety of other general dentistry services as well as to provide customized fit mouthpieces to patients who have been diagnosed with sleep apnea or snoring.

Typically a sleep dentist is specially-trained to provide a custom-fit mouthpiece that can be used for either sleep apnea or snoring issues. The patient bites into the mouthpiece which has been designed to slightly pull the bottom jaw forward. By pulling the jaw slightly forward during sleep, the patient's airway is opened reducing the airway blockage that causes sleep apneas and snoring.

Shopping for a sleep dentist can be more difficult than shopping for a general purpose dentist. You will need to make sure that the sleep dentist you select offers the type of dental treatment which has been diagnosed by your sleep doctor or sleep study. Here are a few things to look for:

• Type of mouthpieces available – Each type and brand of mouthpiece requires the dentist to have specialized training, equipment and supplies. This causes most dentists to specialize in a certain type and brand of mouthpiece. Your sleep doctor will probably not be able or willing to recommend a specific sleep dentist; however, they will be able to tell you the type or brand of mouthpiece that is most likely to provide you with the best treatment results.
• Willingness to work with sleep doctors – Your sleep doctor can provide your sleep dentist with the particulars of your sleep disorder as well as details about the amount of blockage in your airway during sleep. Collaboration between your doctor and dentist can make it more likely that you will get the best treatment plan for your particular sleep needs.
• Success rate – Some dentists are more successful in treating severe cases of snoring while the success of other sleep dentists may only be on less severe cases of snoring or sleep apnea.
• Follow-up care – Look for a dentist that will be available to provide you with ongoing care to ensure that the mouthpiece continues to provide effective treatment. As you gain or lose weight the mouthpiece may require adjustment or replacement.

There are many well-qualified sleep dentists in Austin. Here is information on a few of the Austin sleep dentists:

Dr. Denbar and his staff provide a full range of cosmetic and family dentistry including oral appliance therapy. Dr. Denbar is a Diplomat of The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. He has been a consulting staff member for the Seton Hospital System, working on new concepts and providing information to other dentists through clinics and publications. He and his office staff have treated over 1,000 patients with mouthpieces to treat their sleep breathing problems.

Dr. Denbar's office is located at:

• 7800 N. MoPac Expressway, #300
• Austin, TX 78759
• (512) 338-8120

Dr. Patel, DDS at the Center of Cosmetic & General Dentistry studied at the Las Vegas Institute of Advanced Dental Studies to receive special training on oral appliances for sleep apnea. He offers the SomnoMed mandibular advancement splint (MAS) which treats mild and moderate sleep apnea by moving the lower jaw forward during sleep.

Dr. Patel's office is located at:

• 1213 RR 620 South, Suite 205
• Austin, TX 78734
• (512)263-8337

Dr. July Eivens and Dr. Jennifer Laubach, both graduates of The University of Texas Health Science Center in 1996, provide a wide range of dental services including oral appliances to treat both sleep apnea and snoring.

The office of Dr. Eivens and Dr. Laubach is located at:

• 8701 W. Parmer Lane, Suite 1124
• Austin, TX 78729
• (512) 258-3384

Dr. Alice Johnson is a 1994 graduate of The University of Texas Health Science Center and a member of several dental associations. She offers the Silent Nite anti-snoring device which is custom-designed based on impressions taken of the patient's upper and lower jaw.

Dr. Johnson's office is located at:

• 5802 Berkman Drive, Suite B
• Austin, TX 78723
• (512) 452-2195

Be sure and speak with your doctor if you are not getting a good night's sleep due to snoring or if you awaken frequently during the night. Based on your doctor's recommendations, you may be able to improve your sleeping situation with a mouth appliance from a sleep dentist.

Once you have received you custom-fitted mouth appliance from your sleep dentist, be sure to:

• Ask any questions you have about the care or use of the appliance
• Keep the appliance clean
• Have your sleep dentist check the appliance regularly to ensure proper fit
• Set up an appointment with your sleep doctor if you have any changes in your weight or if your sleep does not improve.

By working with both your sleep dentist and your sleep doctor you will improve your opportunity to treat your specific sleep issues.

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