– Sleep Apnea in Calgary SW

Sleep apnea is a serious medical condition in which breathing stops repeatedly during sleep – dropping oxygen levels and waking the brain dozens or hundreds of times per night. Most people with sleep apnea don’t know they have it. At Westside Dental in West Springs, we offer a complete sleep apnea pathway: physician-led diagnosis with Dr. Sabah and dental treatment with Dr. Z – all under one roof, without any outside referrals.

Signs of sleep apnea:

• Loud snoring
• Waking gasping or short of breath
• Persistent morning headaches
• Exhaustion despite a full night’s sleep
• Difficulty concentrating or memory issues
• Mood changes or irritability
• A partner who witnesses pauses in your breathing

How we treat it: Dr. Sabah, our on-site family physician, conducts a full medical assessment and orders an at-home Level 3 sleep test – a clinical-grade monitor worn while sleeping in your own bed. Once the results are reviewed and a formal diagnosis is made, Dr. Z fabricates a custom oral appliance: a precisely-fitted device worn during sleep that holds the jaw forward to keep the airway open. For patients with more severe apnea, CPAP therapy or specialist referral may be recommended.