Sleep apnea prevents you from obtaining the sleep you need and could even strain your immune system and heart health. Fortunately, we have the experience and expertise to diagnose and treat your sleep apnea. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist talks about the technology we use to plan and implement your treatment!
Digital X-Rays and Intraoral Cameras
Our team wants to conduct a diagnosis with precision and accuracy, which means carefully examining the parts of your smile that are not visible with the naked eye. With a digital x-ray, we can gather images with precision using 90% less radiation, and also avoiding the need for uncomfortable bitewings. The images are then available instantly chairside, so we can walk you through the diagnosis and you’ll spend less time in the chair, no need to wait for them to develop in harsh chemicals. The images are easy to send to specialists as needed! Intraoral cameras enable our team to take clear images of the surfaces of your teeth and gums, aiding in the diagnostic process.
TRIOS Intraoral Scanner
To treat sleep apnea, we often provide a custom-made oral appliance, which repositions the jaw to prevent you from experiencing sleep apnea episodes, and ensuring you are more alert the next day. We can create these in-office without the need for physical impressions. With the TRIOS Intraoral Scanner, we will take detailed digital images of your bite from multiple anglers, and use them to create a detailed 3D computer model. We can then design and fabricate the finished product in the same visit, so you don’t have to wait to begin treatment. You enjoy a custom oral appliance in only one visit, with on physical molds or sticky materials to bite down on!
Surgically Clean Air Units
We want you to be safe and feel comfortable when you seek treatment with our team, even if you preexisting health issues that leave your vulnerable to issues like COVID-19. Our team provides surgically clean air units in every room of our dental practice. These devices are advanced and use an array of filters to remove pollutants and pathogens from the air, cleaning it and protecting you from exposure to harmful viruses and diseases.
If you have any questions about the technology we use as part of your treatment, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you enjoy a good night’s rest again!
SCHEDULE YOUR NEXT SLEEP CONSULTATION APPOINTMENT WITH DR. STEWART
Our team is ready to help you find the best solution to your sleep apnea and chronic snoring. To start your treatment and enjoy a better night’s sleep, schedule an appointment with Dr. Stewart in Livonia, MI today at 734-425-4400.
