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Auburn Sleep Apnea

Do you think you may be suffering from sleep apnea? Maybe your spouse tell you that you snore or gasp in your sleep? Or maybe you get a full night of sleep, but feel like you had no rest? If that is you, you may have sleep apnea. And the good news is that there is a simple solution that avoids the awkward and uncomfortable CPAP machine.

What is sleep apnea?

When you sleep, if the soft tissue at the base of the tongue partially obstructs the breathing passage it can cause snoring.
Snoring can be caused by a partially obstructed passage.


Further movement of the tongue can completely obstruct the passageway. This leads to a condition known as obstructive sleep apnea.
With the breathing passage more obstructed it can lead to sleep apnea.


Dr. Bolt fixes this by using an oral appliance, so that when you sleep the area is open and unobstructed.
An illustration of a normal breathing passage. This person does not have sleep apnea.


The effects of obstructive sleep apnea

With obstructive sleep apnea the airway can become completely blocked, which temporarily stops your breathing. When your brain detects the lack of oxygen, it prompts a momentary stimulation, and you draw a breath. You may have hundreds of these episodes each night and not remember any of them. This cycle robs you of sound sleep, and can have effects that outweigh constant fatigue. It can lead to weight gain, abnormal heart rhythms, as well as high blood pressure.

Signs of sleep apnea

  • You snore.
  • You gasp or stop breathing during your sleep.
  • You feel tired even after a full night’s sleep.
  • You have high blood pressure.
  • You have headaches when you wake up in the morning.
  • You nod off or fall asleep during the day.

Treating Sleep Apnea

A TAP3 model used to treat auburn sleep apnea.Answering yes to these questions does not necessarily mean that you have sleep apnea. Proper diagnosis is important. We recommend an at home sleep study. We will work with your physician to help you obtain a prescription, which could get the study covered under your medical insurance. If it is determined you suffer from sleep apnea, we can treat it.

Traditionally your options for relief have been surgery, or the high maintenance CPAP machine. Now there is a simple alternative solution. Oral appliances are now the preferred treatment for mild to moderate sleep apnea by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. We use a TAP device (Thornton Anterior Positioning), pictured above. It is fitted to your teeth. It is designed to reposition your lower jaw forward slightly during sleep to keep your air passage unobstructed.

Dr. Bolt understands sleep apnea, because he suffers from it himself. It is important to know that some cases are so severe that an oral mandibular appliance will not be enough and a CPAP will be necessary. Dr. Bolt will be able to tell you how severe your case is and what is the best solution.

If you think you may be suffering with sleep apnea, you may request an appointment with our office.

Dental Care At Flint's Crossing

1550 Opelika Road
Auburn, AL 36830
Phone: 334-466-9970

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Monday 7am to 7pm
Tuesday 7am to 7pm
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Thursday 7am to 7pm
Friday 7am to 7pm
Saturday 8am to 12pm

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