Sleep Apnea Treatment in South Bayin Manhattan & Redondo Beach
Sleep apnea is more than interrupted rest. It signals that your airway may not be functioning properly. While it often presents as snoring or pauses in breathing, the true cause is frequently an underdeveloped craniofacial structure that restricts airflow. At Fulbright Dental in Redondo Beach, Dr. Michael Fulbright takes a whole-body approach to care that looks beyond the symptom to address the root cause. By evaluating the structure of your airway and jaw, he creates customized treatment plans that promote optimal breathing, better sleep, and overall wellness for both adults and children.
The Benefits of Sleep Apnea Treatment
Improved Overall Health
Treating sleep apnea reduces strain on your heart and lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes. Restoring proper airflow also helps reduce cavities and gum disease, which makes your regular dental visits easier and more comfortable.
Restful, Restorative Sleep
When your airway remains open, your body can move through all stages of sleep, resulting in deeper rest, improved focus, and better mood throughout the day. Patients often share that addressing their sleep apnea gives them renewed energy and clarity.
Comprehensive, Non-CPAP Options
Many patients find CPAP machines difficult to tolerate. Fulbright Dental offers comfortable alternatives such as oral appliances and advanced therapies that support long-term improvement in breathing and sleep quality.
The Sleep Apnea Treatment Process
Comprehensive Airway Evaluation
Your visit begins with Dr. Fulbright, who uses advanced CBCT imaging to map your airway and evaluate its width and structure. This scan, combined with a detailed physical exam, helps identify issues such as tongue tie, tori, or a high palate, which can indicate airway restriction.
Personalized Diagnosis and Planning
If you have not completed a sleep study, we will provide an at-home test to assess your sleep patterns and oxygen levels. Once Dr. Fulbright reviews your results and medical history, he creates a treatment plan that addresses both the symptoms and the underlying cause of your sleep apnea.
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Treatment and Ongoing Care
Depending on your needs, treatment may include oral appliance therapy, tongue tie and frenum release, myofunctional therapy, or orthopedic options such as MARPE for adults and RPE for children. After treatment begins, our team continues to monitor your progress and make any needed adjustments to ensure long-term success.
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Sleep Apnea Treatment Options
Oral Appliance Therapy
A custom-made oral device that gently repositions your jaw to help maintain an open airway throughout the night. It is small, comfortable, and effective, making it a preferred alternative for many patients.
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Tongue Tie and Frenum Release
A quick and minimally invasive laser procedure that frees restricted oral tissues to improve tongue movement and airflow. This treatment can have a significant positive effect on breathing and sleep quality.
MARPE (Mini-Implant Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion)
For adults with a narrow palate, MARPE gently expands the upper jaw and airway to improve nasal breathing and oxygen flow.
RPE (Rapid Palatal Expansion)
For children, RPE helps guide natural jaw development and support proper airway growth. This proactive treatment can help prevent sleep breathing issues later in life.
Myofunctional Therapy
Targeted exercises that strengthen and retrain the muscles of the tongue, lips, and face to promote proper breathing and swallowing. This therapy supports lasting airway health even after treatment is complete.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions