Home Sleep Tests
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While sleep apnea can only be diagnosed by a sleep physician, if you suspect that you may be suffering from sleep disordered breathing, our dentist can offer a home sleep apnea test (HSAT).
These adult sleep tests are convenient alternatives to conventional in-person studies at a sleep center. With a home sleep apnea study, you can obtain valuable insights into your sleep patterns without leaving the comfort of your own home. To plan your sleep consultation with Dr. Jeffrey T. Lodl and see if you could benefit from a home sleep test, call Arvada West Dental Care. Our team can help you schedule your visit at our office and answer any questions you may have about home sleep tests in Arvada, Colorado.
How Do Home Sleep Tests Work?
Home sleep test devices monitor a number of parameters related to your sleep, including sleeping heart rate, oxygen level or oxygen saturation, blood pressure, limb movement and breathing patterns, overnight and remotely transmit those test results to your doctor for analysis. These scores can then be used to detect potential breathing disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea. Because the sleep test is conducted at home, it is more convenient and comfortable for patients who feel apprehensive about sleeping in a laboratory setting.
If an at-home sleep test is recommended after your initial consultation with our dentist, our team will explain the entire process and answer any questions you may have in order to help you collect the most accurate and helpful information. Once this data is analyzed, we can help you along the next steps to achieving optimal sleep quality and overall health.