Why Sleep Testing Is Crucial for Diagnosing Apnea
One of the scariest things about sleep apnea is that most people who have it don’t know that they have it. Although there are symptoms that might make us suspect sleep apnea and screening tools we use to decide on further testing, a proper diagnosis is necessary, as there is no way to look at a person in our office to decide if they have sleep apnea or not. The only way to diagnose sleep apnea is with a sleep test. A sleep test gathers data about your breathing, heart rate, and more while you sleep and with this information, our Board Certified Sleep Physician will determine whether or not you have sleep apnea.
Fortunately, getting tested is easier than ever. Our Omaha sleep dentists at Advanced Dental Sleep Treatment Center can help you get diagnosed with sleep apnea. Please 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 get tested for sleep apnea in Omaha, please call (402) 493-4175 today for an appointment with a sleep dentist at the Advanced Dental Sleep Treatment Center.
