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Sleep Apnea Houston, TX

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Struggling with sleep apnea doesn’t just interrupt your sleep. It disrupts your day-to-day life and overall health. You’re regularly tired, unable to focus as well, and put yourself at risk for health problems like high blood pressure. That’s why treatment from Dr. Paul Lee is so necessary.

At Smiles by Paul Lee, our sleep apnea treatment in Houston, TX, helps you reclaim your energy and wake up refreshed each morning. You could lower your risk of serious health problems like heart attack and stroke while enjoying better sleep and improved mood. Your family could rest easier without snoring disruptions, and you’ll eliminate annoying symptoms like dry mouth.

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Reclaim Your Energy With an Oral Appliance Therapy

Quality sleep changes everything, from your energy levels to your long-term health. Our custom sleep apnea solutions help you breathe easier at night, so you can wake up refreshed and protect yourself from serious health risks.
  • Sleep Soundly: Awaken refreshed and ready to tackle your day with renewed energy, focus, and a positive outlook on life.
  • Breathe Easier: Get a custom mouthguard designed to provide comfortable, effective treatment that keeps your airway open throughout the night.
  • Better Health: Reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, and other serious conditions while boosting your mood and daily energy levels.

Find Help With Your Sleep Apnea Problems

Sleep apnea is a serious condition. It disrupts your breathing patterns at night, causing you to wake up frequently without even realizing it. If you or someone you know struggles with snoring, waking up gasping for air, frequent headaches, or daytime fatigue, you’re showing signs of this sleep disorder.

We can help. While many people turn to CPAP machines to relieve symptoms, we can offer you a less invasive alternative. A custom oral appliance gently pushes your jaw forward so your airways stay open at night. It’s that simple. You’ll experience numerous benefits:
  • Comfortable Fit: Dr. Lee will use a digital scanner to capture impressions of your teeth. We use this information to create your appliance. It fits perfectly, so you can wear it without disruption throughout the night.
  • Non-Invasive Solution: Unlike some other sleep apnea treatments, a custom oral appliance is non-invasive. You won’t have to deal with a cumbersome mask and equipment as you do with a CPAP.
  • Easy to Use: All you do for your oral appliance is wear it while you sleep. Because it’s so easy to use, you’re more likely to wear it, improving its effectiveness. In addition, no special cleaning routine is required. Simply clean it gently with a soft-bristled toothbrush.

Frequently Asked Questions About Root Canals

What is sleep apnea?
Sleep apnea occurs when you repeatedly stop breathing while sleeping. It’s caused by your air passages becoming blocked by your tongue and other soft tissues in the back of your throat. When they block your airway, you stop breathing for a few seconds before waking up briefly to take in more air. The sleep apnea cycle can repeat itself hundreds of times per night in severe sleep apnea sufferers.
Sleep apnea is serious because it interrupts critical airflow while you sleep. It can leave you feeling lethargic during the day and interfere with your work productivity and your personal life. In addition, sleep apnea has been linked to serious health conditions like high blood pressure, heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, and depression.

If you receive a sleep apnea diagnosis, our practice will take impressions and have a custom-fit sleep apnea appliance made for you to wear while sleeping. It will gently move your lower jaw forward to help keep your airway open. It can reduce or stop snoring.

Yes. For patients seeking alternatives to CPAP therapy, custom dental appliances, such as snore guards or oral appliance therapy, are highly effective options. These custom-fit devices comfortably support the jaw in a forward position to help keep the airway open during sleep.
Oral appliances are highly effective for patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea. While CPAP remains the gold standard for severe cases, clinical studies show that oral appliances have a much higher rate of long-term compliance because patients find them significantly more comfortable and easier to travel with.

Improve Your Sleep Today

If you wake up with a sore throat, find yourself tired during the day, or experience chronic jaw pain, you could have sleep apnea. Contact our office today to schedule a consultation and learn more about your non-invasive treatment options.
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