Nashville Restorative Dentistry Treats Sleep Apnea with Comfortable Oral Appliance Therapy

Mouth Devices for Sleep Apnea in Franklin TN Area

Nashville Restorative Dentistry understands the importance of sleep for emotional and physical health. If you are struggling with sleep apnea, Drs. Ryan Jones and Caleb Estes can help you get your quality sleep back. We offer oral appliance therapy in Franklin, Tennessee, as a simple yet effective treatment for sleep apnea. Enjoy a refreshing night’s sleep and become more productive during the day by scheduling an appointment with us.

Is it more than snoring?

Many of us snore occasionally, but chronic loud snoring can be more than a mere inconvenience. It may be a symptom of a sleep disorder called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

While OSA is common in those with unhealthy weight or enlarged tonsils or adenoids, it can affect anyone. OSA occurs when air flow becomes wholly or partially obstructed when the throat muscles relax when sleeping. For OSA patients, breathing stops and starts over and over throughout the night. When the brain senses oxygen deprivation, it jolts the body to arouse and apply more effort to breathe. Although you won’t fully wake up and will probably be unaware this is happening, you’ll continually repeat this cycle, which will result in diminished sleep quality.

How does sleep apnea manifest?

Sleep occurs in four stages, with the most regenerative sleep happening during the third stage. Sleep apnea patients rarely reach this deep level of sleep. Disrupted sleep causes several unpleasant symptoms, including:

Irritability.
Morning headaches.
Poor concentration during the day.
Daytime fatigue.
Loss of memory.
Mood changes.
Anxiety.
Loss of sex drive.

Sleep apnea oxygen deprivation is also linked to systemic conditions like stroke, heart disease, hypertension, and depression. Indeed, sleep apnea isn’t something to joke about. If you suffer from this sleep-disordered breathing problem, seek treatment now!

How is sleep apnea treated?

Many medical practitioners treat OSA with CPAP machines. This device pressurizes air and forces it past your airway through a mask placed on your mouth and nose. A CPAP unit prevents your throat muscles from collapsing, keeping the airway open while you sleep. CPAP treatment works, but many patients don’t continue treatment because of noise, discomfort, claustrophobia, and other factors.

CPAP therapy isn’t your only sleep apnea treatment choice. Our office treats OSA with a custom-fitted oral appliance (oral appliance therapy) called an MRD (mandibular repositioning device). This sleep apnea device treats OSA by positioning your lower jaw forward, which prevents the tongue and throat from blocking your airway while you are sleeping. A sleep apnea mouthpiece is effective for treating mild-to-moderate OSA cases.

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What are the benefits of oral appliance therapy?

You no longer need to treat sleep apnea with a machine strapped to your head. Oral appliance therapy is an effective sleep apnea treatment that offers several benefits, including:

Comfortable.
Noiseless.
Convenient and travel-friendly.
Easy maintenance.
Conservative solution.

Do you need sleep apnea treatment?

Don’t let sleep apnea prevent you from living the life you deserve. Call (615) 640-8494 to reserve an appointment at Nashville Restorative Dentistry for effective treatment for sleep apnea.

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Dr. Ryan M. Jones

Ryan M. Jones, DDS, FAGD, focuses on delivering excellence in dental care and creating beautiful smiles, fighting disease and inflammation, using biocompatible materials, and educating patients about their scope of treatment options. He is an alumnus of Brentwood High School, the University of Tennessee (Knoxville), and the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry (Memphis). He is a graduate and mentor for the Kois Center in Seattle, a world-class post-graduate facility focusing on comprehensive patient care. He has taken the Pikos Institute (Tampa, FL) curriculum, which is focused on advanced surgical techniques. He’s also earned a Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD) and is currently expanding his digital dentistry and Exocad knowledge in various courses.

Dr. Jones is also passionate about providing for the underserved and has taken part in many dentistry-related charity and community projects.

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Dr. Caleb M. Estes

Caleb M. Estes, DMD, FAGD, is a dedicated professional with a strong academic background and extensive postdoctoral education. After graduating from Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville and earning his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the SIU School of Dental Medicine, he has constantly pursued advanced training. He has earned a Fellowship with the Academy of General Dentistry and is a graduate of the prestigious Kois Center. Before joining Nashville Restorative Dentistry, he served in the US Army as a general dentist and a Captain, deploying alongside US and NATO forces to Afghanistan in 2015. He also completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program with the Army during this time.

Dr. Estes’ passion is to provide excellence in clinical dentistry and patient care while using the best restorative and preventative materials available. Accomplished in both surgical and restorative dentistry, he finds great fulfillment in transforming smiles and instilling confidence in his patients.

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