Sleep Clinic near Livingston, TX - Restful Sleep Apnea Solutions

Our Services

What Sleep Apnea Really Looks Like

Signs & Symptoms to Watch For

Sleep apnea often goes unnoticed because many of its symptoms occur during sleep. These are the most common signs patients mention—many of which dentists spot first.

Symptoms list:
• Loud, nightly snoring
• Morning headaches
• Daytime fatigue, falling asleep unintentionally
• Trouble concentrating
• Waking up gasping or choking
• Dry mouth in the morning
• Teeth grinding or clenching
• TMJ discomfort
• Scalloped tongue or large tongue size

Think you might have symptoms? Contact us.

Why Dentists Play a Role

How Dental Professionals Detect Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea isn’t only diagnosed in a sleep lab—dentists often spot early warning signs during routine exams. Certain oral structures directly affect your airway.

Key indicators dentists look for:
• Large tongue size
• Scalloped tongue edges
• Enlarged tonsils
• Narrow airway
• Grinding or worn teeth
• Jaw positioning issues
• High BMI or restricted airway anatomy

Ask us about our focused dental exams.

How Testing Works

Getting Tested for Sleep Apnea

Testing for sleep apnea starts right here in our office. There’s no guesswork and no need to figure it out on your own.

Process:
In-office exam & symptom review
We start with a detailed conversation about your sleep, medical history, and daytime symptoms. Then we perform an airway-focused dental exam, looking at your tongue, tonsils, jaw position, and signs of grinding.

Diagnostic sleep study arranged through our office
If your exam suggests sleep apnea, we help coordinate a formal sleep study through our office and partnering sleep physicians. This gives us an accurate diagnosis and severity level.

Results reviewed with a sleep doctor
A board-certified sleep physician interprets your study and confirms your diagnosis.

Next steps: focusing on oral appliance therapy
Once we have your results, we sit down together to review what they mean and, when appropriate, discuss custom oral appliance therapy as a comfortable, dentist-guided treatment option. We’ll also talk through any other options that may fit your case.

Start with a Sleep Screening

What to Expect as a Patient

Your first visit is calm, simple, and focused on understanding your symptoms. We examine your airway, review your sleep history, and help determine whether a study is needed. Once your study is complete, we create a personalized treatment plan that fits your lifestyle.

Your Treatment Options

When you come to Restful Sleep Apnea Solutions for preventative care, you can expect to receive personalized attention and care from our dedicated medical professionals. We take a comprehensive approach to care, taking into account your individual health history, lifestyle, and risk factors to develop a tailored preventative care plan that meets your unique needs. We are dedicated to providing our patients with the education and resources they need to take control of their health and wellbeing, and we are committed to working with each patient to achieve their goals for a healthy and fulfilling life. Whether you are due for a routine check-up or need help developing a healthy lifestyle plan, we are here to support you every step of the way.