Sleep Better Solution provides sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment in Lodi, NJ. If you are concerned you may have sleep apnea, please call our office at
to schedule a consultation with Dr. Liao.Sleep Better Solution provides sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment in Lodi, NJ. If you are concerned you may have sleep apnea, please call our office at
to schedule a consultation for sleep apnea treatment with Dr. Liao.Many patients may suspect untreated sleep apnea if they wake up gasping and choking, loud snoring, or experience excessive daytime sleepiness. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when a patient feels as if they haven't rested enough during the night due to abnormal breathing patterns. Our sleep apnea screening helps patients determine their risk factors for this serious medical condition.
Our sleep apnea screening procedure has two steps:
The STOP-Bang sleep apnea questionnaire asks eight yes-or-no questions to assess a patient's risks and current symptoms. Physicians and sleep experts across the country use this simple tool to determine whether a patient is at risk.
Note your answers to these questions and bring them to your consultation:
Have you been told that you stop breathing, choke, or gasp at night?
Is your blood pressure elevated or take medication to control it?
Body Mass Index
over 28
Age of 50 years
or older
Circumference
>17 in.(m) or >16 in.(f)
Being male increases your risk.
Score: If you identify with one or more of these risk factors, you are at risk for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea. Contact a sleep medicine expert for a full assessment.
With a comfortable, low-profile oral appliance, we can alleviate sleep apnea symptoms without the bulky inconvenience of a CPAP machine. Dr. Liao uses the iTero intraoral scanner to create a 3-D digital model of the patient's oral anatomy. He then uses this data to design an oral appliance that holds the lower jaw in a slightly forward position keeping the airway open and easing sleep apnea symptoms.
People with untreated sleep apnea often experience excessive daytime sleepiness, morning headaches, and difficulty concentrating throughout the day.
Obstructive sleep apnea is a common condition. The following risk factors could point to a possible problem:
Severe sleep apnea is characterized by 30 or more interruptions in breathing per hour during sleep, often requiring intervention with CPAP therapy or other medical treatments.
Mild obstructive sleep apnea typically involves fewer breathing interruptions (5 – 15 events per hour). It may be managed through lifestyle modifications such as weight loss, avoiding alcohol before bedtime, and changing sleep positions.
After taking the STOP-BANG questionnaire, you may be concerned that you have obstructive sleep apnea. We can help you determine your risk and whether oral appliance therapy would benefit you. Call us at
to schedule a consultation.Contact our office today to schedule your consultation!
