Sleep Apnea Treatment in Brentwood & Murfreesboro

Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when large throat tissues or the tongue narrow and collapse the airway. During this blockage, a patient may stop breathing for ten seconds or even longer! In response, the brain jolts the patient awake to reopen the airway and gasp in a breath. This can happen several times an hour all night long. Patients fall asleep again immediately after an episode and may not recall the frequent wake-ups the following morning.

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Sleep Apnea Treatment Options

The CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) is a ventilator that applies mild pressure on your airway to keep it open while you sleep. It remains the most effective non-invasive treatment for sleep apnea.

Sleep apnea oral appliances, or mandibular advancement devices, are worn like mouthguards at night. They can realign the jaw and tongue to enlarge and keep open the space in your upper airway.

Lifestyle changes, such as medication or habit adjustments, can help keep your airway clear through the night. Sleeping on your side or losing a little weight can sometimes make all the difference.

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Steps for getting Sleep Apnea Treatment

First, you need an accurate diagnosis. We welcome patients who have already had a sleep study conducted elsewhere. If you still require a formal diagnosis, our in-office sleep test can do that for you.

Next, we will customize a treatment plan for you. Advanced technological appliances and lifestyle changes are among the effective options we offer for treating sleep apnea. The results of your sleep study and a discussion of your tolerances and preferences will help us determine the best treatment plan for you.

Finally, we will get started with your treatment and monitor your progress. After careful selection and customization of your individual treatment plan, we will work closely with you to ensure best results and maximum comfort.

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“I am writing on behalf of my husband and myself. Before Sleep Apnea & TMJ solutions, my husband carried around a large bag of sleep apnea equipment and distilled water everywhere we traveled (which was a lot) and now he has a simple mouth piece to keep up with! The sleep machine was so loud at night and he couldn’t even communicate with me once he took the time to put it on. If he had to get up in the night he would take it off and not take the time to replace and I would hear his loud snoring! With the mouth piece, he can still communicate with me, there is no snoring and he is sleeping so much better! I encourage anyone that uses a sleep machine to take the time to visit Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solution – they worked with my insurance to get approval – can’t say enough!”

Why Treat Sleep Apnea

When you have a lack of continuous sleep caused by sleep apnea, it will almost certainly disrupt your productivity, but daytime exhaustion is not the only consequence of sleep apnea. Other conditions correlated with sleep apnea include:

  • Poor blood oxygen levels
  • Weight gain
  • Stroke
  • Heart disease
  • Diabetes
  • Depression
  • Death

Sleep apnea is a serious concern, but we at Sleep Apnea and TMJ Solutions have the expertise and technology to get you breathing clear and sleeping soundly again.

Sleep Apnea Treatment FAQs

CPAP remains the gold-standard, most effective non-invasive treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. For patients who can’t tolerate CPAP, or who have mild to moderate sleep apnea, a custom oral appliance is often just as effective and far easier to live with night to night.

For mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea, oral appliance therapy can be as effective as CPAP and has significantly higher patient compliance because it’s quieter, more portable, and easier to wear consistently. Severe cases may still require CPAP or a combination approach — your sleep study results will guide that decision.

Most medical insurance plans, including Medicare, cover both CPAP and oral appliance therapy as durable medical equipment when a sleep study confirms a diagnosis. Our Brentwood and Murfreesboro teams can help verify your specific benefits before you start treatment.

Yes. An accurate diagnosis is the first step. We accept sleep studies you’ve already had done elsewhere, or we can arrange an in-office sleep test if you don’t have a formal diagnosis yet.

Most patients adjust within one to two weeks. Some mild jaw soreness or increased saliva in the first few nights is normal and typically resolves as your mouth adapts to the appliance.

Untreated sleep apnea is linked to poor blood oxygen levels, weight gain, stroke, heart disease, diabetes, and depression, on top of chronic daytime exhaustion. Treatment isn’t just about better sleep — it protects your long-term health.

Yes. While our offices are located in Brentwood and Murfreesboro, we regularly treat patients from Franklin, Nashville, Spring Hill, Nolensville, Mt. Juliet, and the rest of Middle Tennessee.

Cost depends on your treatment plan, insurance coverage, and whether you need CPAP, an oral appliance, or both. Because oral appliances are billed as durable medical equipment, many patients pay far less out of pocket than they expect. We’ll walk you through exact costs after your consultation.

Weight loss can reduce the severity of sleep apnea for some patients, especially when combined with side-sleeping and other habit changes, but it rarely eliminates the need for treatment entirely on its own.

Sleep Apnea Treatment Offices in Brentwood and Murfreesboro

If you’re ready to breathe easy again, schedule an appointment with Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions today! We serve patients throughout Tennessee.

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