Struggling with snoring, daytime fatigue, or restless sleep? You may have sleep apnea, a serious condition that disrupts breathing during sleep. At Kidder Dental in Baton Rouge, we provide comfortable, non-invasive sleep apnea treatments to help you breathe easier, sleep soundly, and wake up feeling refreshed.
Led by Dr. Dustin Kidder and Dr. Elizabeth Kidder, our team specializes in custom oral appliances designed to open your airway and prevent sleep disruptions—a comfortable alternative to CPAP machines. If you or a loved one suffers from chronic snoring or pauses in breathing during sleep, we are here to help.
Sleep apnea is a condition where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep due to airway obstruction or brain signaling issues. The most common type, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), occurs when the throat muscles relax too much, blocking airflow.
Untreated sleep apnea can increase the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and stroke, making early diagnosis and treatment essential.
Several factors can contribute to sleep apnea, including:
If left untreated, sleep apnea can lead to serious health complications and significantly impact your daily life.
At Kidder Dental, we offer customized sleep apnea treatments designed for comfort and effectiveness.
A custom oral appliance is a small, comfortable device worn at night to gently reposition the lower jaw, preventing airway obstruction.
Benefits of Oral Appliance Therapy:
Certain lifestyle changes can help reduce sleep apnea symptoms, including:
For severe cases of sleep apnea, we work closely with sleep specialists to coordinate care, including:
If your sleep apnea is linked to jaw misalignment, we may also recommend TMJ therapy to improve jaw positioning and airflow.
Sleep apnea treatment is recommended for patients who:
If you have chronic jaw pain or bruxism (teeth grinding), we may also suggest custom nightguards to prevent further oral health issues.
At Kidder Dental, we offer effective, non-invasive solutions to help you breathe easier and sleep better.
If you or a loved one struggles with snoring or sleep apnea, we can help you wake up refreshed and improve your overall health
If you experience loud snoring, frequent wake-ups, daytime fatigue, or gasping for air during sleep, you may have sleep apnea. A sleep study can confirm the diagnosis.
For mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea, oral appliances are highly effective and often preferred over CPAP for their comfort and convenience.
Many insurance plans cover oral appliance therapy for diagnosed sleep apnea. Our team will help verify your benefits and discuss financing options.
In some cases, lifestyle changes such as weight loss or improved sleep posture can reduce symptoms, but most patients require medical or dental treatment for long-term relief.
Yes, children can develop pediatric sleep apnea, often due to enlarged tonsils or jaw alignment issues. We offer early intervention treatments to help manage symptom
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If you or a loved one suffers from snoring, fatigue, or interrupted sleep, our custom oral appliance therapy can provide relief. At Kidder Dental, we offer non-invasive sleep apnea treatment to help you breathe better and wake up refreshed.