Find a Highly-qualified Sleep Apnea Dentist at Cleveland Sleep Dentistry

If you are looking for a world class sleep apnea dentist, Cleveland Sleep Dentistry is your answer. Dr. Pecenka and Dr. Herald are respected leaders in the research, diagnosis, and treatment of sleeping disorders, with over 30 years of experience. Both doctors are founding members of the Academy of Clinical Sleep Disorders Disciplines, a prestigious organization providing cutting edge knowledge in the field. You will receive the best possible care, and benefit from state-of-the-art technology.

Over 20 million Americans suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, causing full or partial blockage of the airway while sleeping. Although it causes hundreds of temporary pauses in breathing while asleep, many who are afflicted do not take the condition seriously. Some are unaware of it, attributing disruptions in sleep to loud snoring which is often the first noticeable sign. Even in cases where this is the only indication, or there are no symptoms at all, this condition poses serious risks to your health.

Frequent interruption in sleep can result in chronic mental dullness and fatigue. Additionally, every time an episode of sleep apnea occurs, the chest and lung muscles are overworked, oxygen to vital organs is reduced, and blood pressure increases, straining the cardiovascular system. If left untreated, this leads to an increased risk of hypertension, irregular heart rhythm, stroke, or heart failure – possibly even death. The most common treatment for sleep apnea is CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure), using an air splint to maintain an open airway during sleep. However, many patients do not respond to CPAP, and find the noise level and required mask or nose piece cumbersome, uncomfortable and disruptive to sleep.

The alternative, oral appliance therapy, is recommended by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine as a first line treatment for mild to moderate sleep apnea. This appliance is precisely fitted to your mouth for comfort, and is expertly titrated (adjusted) to support and keep your airway open while you sleep. Dr. Pecenka and Dr. Herald have the expertise, experience, and technology to craft your oral appliance for a perfect fit and maximum effectiveness. If you suffer from sleep apnea, Cleveland Sleep Dentistry will give you peace of mind and peaceful sleep.