Why Sleep Testing Is Crucial for Diagnosing Apnea
One concerning aspect of sleep apnea is that many people do not know they have it. Symptoms and screening tools may indicate a risk, but they cannot confirm the condition. The only way to diagnose sleep apnea is with a sleep test. It records information about your breathing, heart rate, and sleep so a board-certified sleep physician can evaluate the results.
Getting tested is easier than ever. Advanced Dental Sleep Treatment Center helps patients across the Omaha–Council Bluffs metropolitan area coordinate sleep testing. Call (402) 493-4175 to schedule an appointment today.
Sleep Apnea Screening
If your symptoms make you suspect sleep apnea, screening tools can help diagnose if you are at high risk for sleep apnea. These are usually questionnaires, but sometimes other tests are used, too. We have a sleep apnea risk quiz.
A sleep apnea screening can’t definitively diagnose sleep apnea, but it can help us decide if we should recommend a sleep test for a proper diagnosis.
“I can’t tolerate a cpap and Advanced Dental is a terrific solution. I have been a patient here for over 20 years. Always helpful and friendly. I have referred many of my family and friends.”
– C. WEIGHT
“Having struggled with sleep apnea for years, I finally decided to do something about it… ADSTC was awesome to work with and I highly recommend you reach out to them to help with alternatives to C-PAP.”
– K. BROWN
“I would highly recommend this office if you are having a lot of issues with your sleep patterns. Thank you to the staff at Advanced Sleep.”
– S. KLING
Sleep Tests
A sleep test is the only way to diagnose sleep apnea. The common way to perform a sleep test is a polysomnography (PSG) conducted at a sleep lab.
A sleep lab PSG gives more detailed information. This can help distinguish between sleep apnea and other sleep conditions that might be hard to distinguish with an HST.
Do I Have to Be Diagnosed before I Come to You?
No. We can work with you, your insurance company, and your doctors if needed, to make sure you get an appropriate evaluation of your sleep. This is what we do all day, every day, and we can guide you in this process.
Get a Sleep Apnea Diagnosis in Omaha
To arrange sleep apnea testing in the Omaha–Council Bluffs metropolitan area, call (402) 493-4175 today for an appointment at Advanced Dental Sleep Treatment Center.
