Improve Your Rest With A Precision Approach
Poor sleep can severely impact your energy, mood, and long-term health. Dr. Sarah Carlson and our dedicated team use an advanced neuromuscular approach to understand the relationship between your airway, muscles, and jaw alignment to support better breathing without causing joint discomfort.
Life-Changing Sleep Solutions
For Better Health
We offer modern, comfortable alternatives to traditional sleep machines to help you breathe easier throughout the night. Our goal is to provide effective therapy that fits seamlessly into your lifestyle so you can wake up feeling refreshed.
- FDA-cleared neuromuscular sleep appliances, such as the ProSomnus EVO, provide comfortable airway support.
- Minimally invasive snore therapy using advanced laser technology.
- Thorough airway screening and computerized jaw tracking.
- Travel-friendly, quiet solutions that do not require electricity or hoses.
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Types Of
Sleep-Related Treatments
We provide a range of conservative, sleep-related dental care options tailored to your specific anatomy and neuromuscular needs. The first step is always a clear answer, because you cannot treat what you have not yet identified. If you have not already completed a sleep study, we can help you set up a simple at-home sleep test through SleepTest.com that maximizes your health insurance benefits. Once a board-certified sleep physician reviews your results and confirms a diagnosis, we can help you breathe easier with comfortable therapy that does not rely on a CPAP.
Neuromuscular Sleep Appliances
We utilize advanced, FDA-cleared devices, specifically the ProSomnus EVO, to gently support your airway while you rest. These neuromuscular sleep appliances are precision-fitted to keep your jaw in its optimal resting position, ensuring comfortable breathing without creating unnecessary jaw tension.
Snore Therapy With Solea Sleep
If loud snoring is disrupting your rest or your partner’s sleep, we offer gentle snore therapy using our advanced laser dentistry technology. This quick, minimally invasive treatment tightens the tissues in the back of your throat to reduce the vibrations that cause snoring.
Tongue-Ties And Breathing
Sometimes, restricted oral tissues can affect your airway and healthy breathing. We provide evaluations and treatments, including frenectomies, to release tongue-ties and support proper breathing function in infants, children, and adults after adequate preparation with myofunctional therapy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sleep Apnea Treatment
FAQs
Sleep Apnea Treatment FAQs
We believe that informed patients feel more confident in their decisions. As part of our approach to sleep-related dental care in Stillwater, MN, we take the time to explain your options clearly. Here are a few common questions we receive about improving sleep and breathing.
What To Expect On Your Path To Better Sleep
Sleep apnea can be dangerous, but it is highly treatable, and the process is more straightforward than most people expect. Because you cannot treat a problem until you know it is there, your care follows a clear, step-by-step path that starts with a proper diagnosis and ends with a precise, custom-fit appliance. Here is what you can expect.
Step 1: Consultation and Airway Screening
Your journey begins with a thorough consultation with Dr. Carlson and our team. We listen to your sleep struggles, review your symptoms, and screen your airway to understand what may be interrupting your rest. This visit helps us determine whether a home sleep test is the right next step for you.
Step 2: A Simple At-Home Sleep Test With SleepTest.com
If you have not already completed a sleep study, we will help you set up a simple at-home sleep test through SleepTest.com. You complete the test over a couple of nights in the comfort of your own bed, with no overnight lab stay required. SleepTest.com provides a complimentary insurance benefits check and works to maximize your health insurance benefits, so getting answers is as affordable and convenient as possible.
Step 3: Diagnosis From a Board-Certified Sleep Physician
Once your test is complete, a board-certified sleep physician reviews your results, confirms whether you have sleep-disordered breathing or obstructive sleep apnea, and, when appropriate, prescribes a dental sleep device. This medical diagnosis is an essential step for both your health and your insurance coverage.
Step 4: Precision Device Design With the K7 Evaluation System
With your diagnosis and prescription in hand, we use the advanced K7 Evaluation System to fabricate a device that fits you precisely. The K7 tracks your jaw movements and measures muscle activity in a completely non-invasive way, allowing Dr. Carlson and our team to find your optimal jaw position before your appliance is made. This computerized precision ensures your therapy improves your breathing while staying in comfortable harmony with your temporomandibular joints. The result is a custom neuromuscular appliance, such as the ProSomnus EVO, built around your unique anatomy.
From your first consultation through your finished appliance and beyond, our team guides you every step of the way so you can get back to consistent, restorative sleep.
Why Patients Trust Us For Sleep Wellness Care
We combine advanced technology with a deep understanding of the connection between your mouth and your entire body to deliver results that truly improve your life. Our team is dedicated to providing high-quality, comprehensive care in a welcoming environment where your comfort and health are always our top priorities.
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Explore More Of
Our Services
As part of our approach to sleep-related dental care in Stillwater, MN, we provide treatments that support your oral health long after your sleep improves, helping maintain function and overall wellness.
TMJ & Bite Therapy
Find relief from chronic jaw discomfort, headaches, and bite imbalance with personalized TMJ therapy. Our Stillwater dental team uses advanced diagnostics to support healthier jaw function and long-term comfort.
Restorative Dentistry
Repair damaged teeth and restore bite strength with restorative dentistry focused on lasting comfort and function. From crowns to bridges, we help rebuild healthy smiles that support your overall wellness.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Enhance your smile with cosmetic dentistry designed to improve symmetry, brightness, and confidence. Treatments like veneers, whitening, and bonding help create beautiful, natural-looking results.
Family Dentistry
Protect lifelong oral health with family dentistry centered on preventive care and personalized treatment. We provide cleanings, exams, and ongoing support for healthy smiles at every age.
Helpful Tips & Info
Patient Education Articles
We are committed to helping you better understand your sleep health. As part of our approach to sleep-related dental care in Stillwater, MN, we provide guidance on airway health and improving the quality of your rest. Explore our learning center for helpful insights.
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