Have you been kicked to the couch? Are you keeping your loved ones up all night? Do you need a CPAP alternative?

Then you are in the right place! Dr. Kristian Dietz, DDS, D. ABDSM is one of four diplomates of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine in the state of Arkansas. He has a passion for sleep and wears an oral appliance himself!

What Is Sleep Apnea? 

Sleep disordered breathing is a general term for breathing difficulties occurring during sleep, and includes snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a condition involving repeated episodes of partial or complete blockage of the airway during sleep.

 

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Sleep Apnea Symptoms 

Along with complaints from those closest to you, the following are sleep apnea symptoms to be aware of: 

  • Difficulty staying asleep
  • Waking frequently with the need to urinate
  • Feeling fatigued throughout the day
  • Weight gain
  • Attention problems
  • Waking up with a dry mouth or sore throat
  • Morning headaches
  • Depression

How Is Sleep Apnea Treated? 

At our Bentonville dental office, Drs. Dietz & Benton address sleep apnea symptoms and snoring with a removable, oral sleep apnea appliance (similar to a mouthpiece) that stabilizes the tongue, activates airway support muscles, and repositions the jaw. The technical term is a mandibular advancement device, or MAD. What sets us apart from the rest is our proven process and a team dedicated to you and better sleep!

Meet Refresh Dental! Your partner in Dental Sleep Medicine!

Our in-house sleep apnea treatment company partners with your physician to treat you comprehensively and work with your insurance to help gain coverage for your treatment!

We have network access to:

  • BCBS
  • Cigna
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • UMR
  • Medicare
  • Aetna*
*We have successfully gained gap exception coverage for our Aetna patients. This enables in-network coverage for their treatment!

We only use premium quality appliances. If you have had an appliance before, you will appreciate an appliance from a lab that only makes oral appliances… NO dentures, crowns, or partials!

Check out our favorite appliance, the EVO, by ProSomnus!

Are you ready for more REFRESHING sleep? Click here to learn more and start your journey now!

FAQ

Q: If I snore, does that mean I have sleep apnea?”

A: Not everyone who snores has sleep apnea. Snoring that is not associated with sleep apnea does not result in extreme fatigue.

Q: “What are common signs of sleep apnea?”

A: Loud snoring and long pauses between breaths while sleeping are the most recognizable signs of sleep apnea.

Q: “Do I have to sleep with a machine if I have sleep apnea?”

A: Oral appliances are an effective alternative to the CPAP device, which can be very disruptive and uncomfortable for both the individual suffering from sleep apnea as well as their partner.

If you think you (or your loved one) may be suffering from sleep apnea, call (479) 715-4277 today to learn how Bright Ridge Dental can end your family’s fatigue.