Sleep Apnea Treatment in Airdrie

Sierra Dental Airdrie is a full-service Family Dental Clinic in Airdrie.

We provide comprehensive general dentistry and specialty services for patients of all ages including Sleep Apnea Treatment.

Our goal is to help you improve your family’s smile and keep your teeth for life.

Our team of Airdrie dentists and dental hygienists take a personalized approach to your dental care and we want to make your visits with us as comfortable as possible.

Schedule an appointment online today or call our office at (403) 768-1000.

Sleep Easy Thanks to Sierra Dental

Sleep is a critical time for the body to rest and repair and without it the body can become host to a series of physical and psychological ailments.

It is a necessary ingredient for a healthy vital life, but studies show that 10% of the population is suffering from sleep deprivation due to sleep apnea.

If you feel more tired than you would like, you should not have to suffer through the day.

Perhaps sleep apnea is affecting you.

What is Sleep Apnea?

Often perceived as “just snoring”, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can occur if you have an overly relaxed tongue or throat muscles, enlarged tonsils or a small mouth/jaw that leaves no room for your tongue.

The consequence is a blocked airway while you sleep, causing oxygen deprivation.

Being overweight, drinking alcohol or taking sleep medication may also contribute. Those suffering from OSA can struggle with:

  • Snoring
  • Irritability
  • Narrow maxilla
  • Enlarged tonsils/adenoids
  • Difficulty staying focused on tasks
  • Excessive tiredness even after a long sleep
  • Hyperactivity
  • Mouth Breathing
  • Dark circles or constantly puffy eyes

Sleep Apnea Therapy

While obstructive sleep apnea is a serious condition, Sierra Dental Airdrie has different treatment options that bring our patients increased energy, focus and overall quality of life.

Custom orthotics or sleep apnea appliances can open the airway and help you get the rest you need to feel your best.

These innovative appliances are small, comfortable and easy to travel with so patients can enjoy the immediate result that a custom sleep appliance can provide.

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EVENING & WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS

We understand that you are busy and don’t always have time to visit a dentist for a routine checkup in the middle of your Monday. That’s why we offer extended hours from 7:00 AM to 8:30 PM Monday through Thursday.

We are also open all throughout the weekend. That’s right, we’re open every day of the week.

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DIRECT BILLING TO INSURANCE PLANS

To support our clients, we offer direct billing, predeterminations of treatments, and financial arrangements to all our patients to ensure smooth and easy payment transactions.

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PAYMENT PLANS & FINANCING AVAILABLE

We understand that dental services can be an unexpected expense. That’s why we offer flexible payment plans and options to suit our patients’ needs. Speak with one of our dental assistants to learn more.

FREE PARKING

At Sierra Dental, you will never struggle to find parking. Our clinics offer convenient parking options that are free of charge to our patients. It’s one more way we work to put a smile on your face.

Frequently Asked Questions

If left untreated, sleep apnea can lead to strokes, high blood pressure and an increased risk of heart failure. Please see your doctor immediately if you think you may have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea can lead to lots of problems, such as:

  • Snoring (which can be very disruptive for sleeping companions!)
  • High blood pressure
  • Fatigue
  • Weight gain
  • Type II diabetes
  • Liver disease
  • Heart disease

No. There are many causes of sleep apnea and wearing an Invisalign device is not one of them.

According to one study performed in 2009, the researchers found that giving people undergoing CPAP therapy a sleeping peel (eszopiclone – Lunesta) for the first two weeks helped them get used to the device, which in turn improved compliance later on.

However, clinical practice suggests that people with obstructive sleep apnea should not use sleep medications. This is because these pills tend to relax the airway tissue, increasing the risk of blocking the airway.

Sleep medications can be particularly risky for people with naturally lax tissues around the throat, a narrow airway, or overweight individuals since the extra fat in the neck area can constrict the airway.