How Is Obstructive Sleep Apnea Diagnosed?

      While there are a number of obvious symptoms, obstructive sleep apnea sufferers typically experience loud and excessive snoring, high blood pressure, daytime sleepiness, morning headaches, pauses in breathing during sleep, waking up gasping for breath, and weight gain.  There really is only one way to diagnose sleep apnea with certainty; by taking an overnight sleep study.

     An overnight sleep study is a comprehensive recording of your body functions and changes that happen throughout the night.  There are two different types of sleep studies that can be performed; one in a hospital or sleep lab, and there is now an option for an in-home sleep study.  At Aesthetic Image Dental we are pleased to offer an in-home sleep study.

An in-home sleep study usually provides a more accurate representation of a patient's actual sleep pattern versus other methods where you may be required to go to sleep in a lab or hospital.  The in-home sleep study has the advantage of being able to sleep in your own bed.  The system is user-friendly, comfortable, and will be explained in our office.  You receive the full benefits of a sleep study in the convenience and comfort of your own home.

Home Sleep Testing

• Helps us determine how bad your snoring really is
• Determines the quality of sleep you are getting
• Allows Dr. Murphy or Dr. DiPiero to make a proper diagnosis
• Categorizes your sleep issue in order to identify proper treatment options
• Health insurance requires it in order to pay for treatment
• Done in the convenience of your own bed for 1-2 nights
• An in-home sleep study is very simple to use with an on / off button
• Most health insurance plans pay for some or all of the cost of a Home Sleep Test.