FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about sleep apnea, testing, and treatment.
Sleep apnea means the soft tissue in your throat is collapsing and blocking your airway while you sleep. Every time that happens, your brain panics, yanks you out of deep sleep to restart breathing, and then you drift back off — completely unaware it's happening. For some people this occurs hundreds of times a night. You wake up exhausted because you've never actually reached the deep, restorative stages of sleep. The good news? It's one of the most treatable conditions out there once it's properly diagnosed.
Loud snoring that drives your partner out of the room, waking up gasping or choking, and feeling exhausted no matter how early you got to bed. Other common signs include morning headaches, daytime brain fog, and waking up with a dry mouth. Many people with sleep apnea don't even know they have it — they just assume they're bad sleepers.
Untreated sleep apnea has strong links to high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and depression. When your body is repeatedly starved of oxygen throughout the night, the damage adds up. Beyond the medical risks, it affects your ability to concentrate, your mood, your relationships, and even your safety behind the wheel. The earlier you get treated, the better.
People think it's just overweight men over 50, but we see it in women, younger adults, and people of all body types. Airway anatomy plays a huge role — things like a narrow airway, large neck circumference, or a deviated septum can put you at risk regardless of age or weight.
We ship a small testing device straight to your door. You wear it for two nights while you sleep in your own bed — no overnight lab, no tech watching you through a window, no wires on your head. The device records your airflow, oxygen levels, and breathing patterns. Once you're done, you send it back and our Board-Certified Sleep Physicians analyze the results. You'll typically have your results within two weeks.
98% accurate. These aren't consumer sleep trackers — they're medical-grade devices, the same technology validated in clinical research. For most patients, a home sleep test is just as reliable as an overnight lab study for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea. And because you test over two nights, we account for any night-to-night variation in your sleep. If anything is unclear, our team will discuss next steps with you.
Absolutely. Our Sleep Studio in Columbus, Ohio is set up for in-person consultations. You can come in, meet the team, talk through your symptoms, and learn about your options — no pressure, no upsells, just straight answers.
Nope. If you've already been diagnosed by another provider, you don't need to re-test. Our team will review what you already have and help you move toward a solution without having to start over.
Think of it like a custom-fitted night guard — small, quiet, and worn only while you sleep. It gently moves your lower jaw forward just enough to keep your airway from collapsing. Unlike over-the-counter options, these are custom-made from impressions of your teeth, so they fit precisely and stay comfortable. Most people adjust to wearing one within a few weeks.
For mild to moderate sleep apnea, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine considers oral appliance therapy equally effective to CPAP. For severe cases, results can vary — but here's the thing: a CPAP that sits in your closet because you can't tolerate it isn't helping anyone. Compliance rates for oral appliances are significantly higher, which means real-world outcomes are often better.
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