Sleep Apnea Treatment in Locust Grove, GA

If you or a loved one struggles with snoring, restless sleep, or daytime fatigue, sleep apnea treatment at Sweet Spot Smiles in Locust Grove, GA may help. Our team takes a comprehensive approach to diagnosing and treating obstructive sleep apnea, focusing on long-term airway health rather than symptom management alone.

Understanding Sleep Apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs when the soft tissues of the throat collapse during sleep, partially or completely blocking the airway. This leads to repeated pauses in breathing, reduced oxygen levels, and fragmented sleep. Common signs include loud snoring, gasping during sleep, morning headaches, and excessive daytime sleepiness.

Sleep apnea affects overall health in significant ways. Untreated OSA is linked to high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and impaired concentration. It can also affect mood, memory, and quality of life.

Our Approach to Sleep Apnea Treatment

At Sweet Spot Smiles, we evaluate each patient's airway, jaw structure, and bite alignment to identify factors contributing to obstructive sleep apnea. Depending on the severity of your condition, treatment may include:

• Custom Oral Appliance Therapy — A comfortable, removable device worn during sleep that repositions the lower jaw forward, preventing airway collapse.
• Vivos Airway Remodeling — An advanced, non-surgical approach that uses a custom oral appliance to gradually expand the dental arches and increase airway volume, addressing the underlying anatomical cause of OSA.
• Collaborative Care — We work closely with sleep physicians and specialists to ensure an accurate diagnosis and coordinated treatment plan.

Vivos: A Non-Surgical Solution for Sleep Apnea

Sweet Spot Smiles is proud to partner with Vivos to offer patients a treatment that goes beyond managing symptoms. The Vivos system uses FDA-cleared oral appliances designed to gently remodel the upper and lower jaws over a treatment period of 12 to 24 months. By expanding the airway at its source, Vivos can reduce or eliminate the need for CPAP in many patients.

Vivos treatment is suitable for adults with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea and may also benefit patients with snoring, upper airway resistance syndrome, or underdeveloped jaws. A thorough evaluation, including imaging and a sleep study, determines candidacy.

Who Should Consider Sleep Apnea Treatment?

You may benefit from a sleep apnea evaluation if you experience:

• Chronic snoring or reports of breathing pauses during sleep
• Waking up with a dry mouth, sore throat, or headache
• Persistent daytime fatigue despite adequate sleep time
• Difficulty concentrating or irritability
• Difficulty tolerating CPAP therapy

Ready to take the first step toward better sleep and better health? Call Sweet Spot Smiles at 770-898-8872 to schedule a sleep apnea consultation in Locust Grove, GA.