Does the sound of your snoring wake your partner – or even you – during sleep? If so, you may have sleep apnea. Call Dr. James Ross, Family, Cosmetic & Laser Dentistry in Novi, MI at 248-697-2487 to schedule your appointment and learn about your sleep apnea treatment options.
As a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, Dr. Ross is dedicated to providing custom solutions to help you get the restful sleep you need.
Sleep Apnea Explained
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder wherein a person’s breathing is briefly interrupted, repeatedly throughout the night, as often as 30 times an hour or more. Some common symptoms and side effects of sleep apnea include:
- Chronic snoring
- Sleeplessness
- Difficulty concentrating
- Learning and memory difficulties
- Depression
- Irritability
- Drowsiness or falling asleep while driving, at work, or on the phone
Sleep apnea is one of the most potentially dangerous sleep disorders because it affects the amount of oxygen you take in. And it is also one of the most common:
- More than 18 million Americans affected according to the National Sleep Foundation
- Can affect people regardless of age, gender, or background
Sleep Apnea Treatment From Dr. Ross
Dr. Ross knows his stuff when it comes to treating sleep apnea in Novi, MI. And he’s always striving to improve your treatment options.
For example, at Dr. James Ross, Family, Cosmetic & Laser Dentistry in Novi, MI, we’ve found that more than 60 percent of patients can’t tolerate the commonly prescribed CPAP machine, so we have come up with personalized solutions for your specific case.
To start your sleep apnea treatment, one of our team members can perform a screening in our office and provide a complimentary take-home sleep test. When you return, we’ll send the test to a lab for analysis, and, if you are at risk, Dr. Ross will create a custom-made oral appliance to foster normal breathing while you sleep.
Don’t settle for an uncomfortable CPAP machine. Treat your sleep apnea with solutions custom-made for you. Call 248-697-2487 or fill out our online form to schedule your appointment with Novi, MI Dr. Ross today!