Sleep better, breathe easier, wake up rested
Loud snoring, gasping at night and waking up exhausted can be signs of obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that affects your energy, mood, heart and long-term health. Under the personalized care of Dr. Nicki Tajalli, Uptown Dentistry offers a convenient at-home sleep study and custom oral appliance therapy as a comfortable alternative to CPAP for many patients.
Signs of sleep apnea
Common signs include loud or chronic snoring, a partner noticing pauses in your breathing, morning headaches, dry mouth, daytime sleepiness, trouble concentrating and high blood pressure. Many people have sleep apnea for years without knowing it.
The at-home sleep study
Instead of spending a night in a sleep lab, you can complete a simple sleep test in your own bed. A small, easy-to-wear device records your breathing and oxygen levels overnight. The results are reviewed by a board-certified sleep physician, who provides the diagnosis.
Oral appliance therapy
A custom oral appliance looks similar to a sports mouthguard. It gently holds the lower jaw slightly forward during sleep, which keeps the airway open. It is quiet, travels easily and requires no mask, hose or electricity.
An alternative to CPAP
CPAP is effective, but many people find the mask uncomfortable and stop using it. For mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea, and for patients who cannot tolerate CPAP, an oral appliance is a well-established, physician-recognized option.
Fitting and follow-up
We take precise digital scans so the appliance fits comfortably, then adjust it gradually for the best result. A follow-up sleep test confirms the appliance is working, and we check your bite and comfort at regular visits.
Snoring and your partner
Even when sleep apnea is not present, a custom appliance can dramatically reduce snoring, which often means better sleep for the whole household.
Sleep Apnea Treatment in Uptown Houston
Dr. Nicki Tajalli, DDS, brings more than 25 years of experience to sleep apnea treatment, and your care is led by her, working with trusted clinicians and specialists when a case calls for it. Our office at 4900 Woodway Dr., Suite 730, Houston, TX 77056is minutes from the Galleria, River Oaks, Tanglewood and Memorial, with free covered garage parking. Call (713) 963-9191 to talk through your options before you commit to anything.
Common questions
A physician diagnoses sleep apnea. Once diagnosed, a dentist with training in dental sleep medicine can provide and manage oral appliance therapy.
For most adults with suspected obstructive sleep apnea, home sleep testing is a reliable, physician-accepted screening and diagnostic tool.
It is often covered under medical insurance rather than dental. We are happy to help you check your benefits.
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