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Yes, you usually need a sleep study before getting an oral appliance for sleep apnea. Snoring, gasping, and daytime fatigue can point toward obstructive sleep apnea, but treatment should be based on testing, not symptoms alone. At Atlanta Sleep Apnea Treatment Center in Atlanta, Dr. Wayne Suway works with sleep physicians and provides custom oral… Continue reading

CPAP helps many people with obstructive sleep apnea, but only when they can use it consistently. If the mask feels claustrophobic, the pressure keeps waking you up, or you keep taking it off in your sleep, your sleep apnea may still be untreated. For some patients, oral appliance therapy may be a practical CPAP alternative… Continue reading

Snoring is often brushed off as a minor annoyance, but for many people, it’s much more than that. It can disrupt your sleep, affect your partner, and in some cases, signal a more serious condition. At Atlanta Sleep Apnea Treatment Center, we help patients understand the root causes of snoring and explore effective, non-invasive solutions… Continue reading

If you’re experiencing jaw discomfort, clicking sounds or headaches, you may be suffering from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. TMJ pain can be frustrating—and you may wonder if it will simply disappear with time. As leading experts in TMJ treatment and Dental Sleep Medicine (Sleep Apnea Treatment) at the Atlanta Sleep Apnea Treatment Center, we’re here… Continue reading

Sleep apnea is often dismissed as loud snoring or feeling tired during the day, but it is far more serious than many people realize. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a medical condition that causes repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep, depriving the body of oxygen and placing stress on multiple organ systems. Left untreated, sleep… Continue reading

If you’ve been struggling with loud snoring, morning headaches, daytime fatigue, or restless sleep, untreated sleep apnea may be the cause. As we move into 2026, there is no better time to take control of your health and finally address the symptoms that have been disrupting your life. Sleep apnea is far more than an… Continue reading

Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ or TMD) affects millions of Americans, causing jaw pain, headaches, facial tension, ear discomfort, and difficulty chewing or speaking. While many people assume TMJ is purely a dental or muscular issue, science shows a deeper connection: TMJ symptoms are strongly linked to sleep-related disorders, airway restriction, and nighttime teeth grinding (bruxism).… Continue reading

Sleep apnea is a common yet often underdiagnosed condition that affects an estimated 30 million adults in the U.S., according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Left untreated, it can contribute to a wide range of serious health problems—including high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. For many patients in the Atlanta area, a… Continue reading

If you’ve been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), you might be familiar with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines. These devices are often the go-to treatment for OSA, which occurs when the airway is partially or fully blocked during sleep, leading to repeated pauses in breathing. While CPAP machines are effective for many, they… Continue reading

In recent years, the field of sleep medicine has undergone significant evolution, introducing innovative approaches to manage sleep disorders, particularly sleep apnea. One area that has gained considerable attention is dental sleep medicine. This branch of dentistry focuses on treating sleep-related breathing disorders through the use of oral appliances and other non-invasive methods. But can… Continue reading