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Restore restful sleep and improve your overall wellbeing with professional sleep apnea treatment in Dunwoody, GA—helping you breathe easier, sleep deeper, and regain energy through effective, comprehensive care.
If you wake up exhausted despite sleeping through the night, or your partner complains about your loud snoring, you might be dealing with sleep apnea. This sleep disorder affects millions of Americans and can lead to serious health problems when left untreated. At Brightworks Dentistry, we provide effective sleep apnea solutions that help you breathe easier and sleep better—without the hassle of bulky CPAP machines.
At Brightworks Dentistry, Dr. Patrice Robbins and Dr. Preston Shurley combine personalized care with proven treatment methods to address sleep-disordered breathing. Our practice specializes in oral appliance therapy, offering a comfortable alternative for patients who struggle with traditional CPAP machines or prefer a more portable solution. Using our advanced iTero digital scanner, we create custom-fitted devices tailored to your mouth’s structure, ensuring both comfort and effectiveness in keeping your airway open throughout the night.
Ready to reclaim restful sleep and better health? Our team is here to provide personalized sleep apnea treatment tailored to your needs, so you can wake up refreshed and feel your best again.
Comprehensive airway treatments and family dental services with payment plans that work for your budget.
Sleep apnea occurs when your airway becomes blocked during sleep, causing you to repeatedly stop breathing throughout the night. These pauses can occur dozens or even hundreds of times, preventing you from getting the deep, restorative sleep your body needs. The most common type is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which occurs when the muscles in your throat relax too much and collapse.
Many people don’t realize they have sleep apnea because the symptoms seem normal. Loud snoring, morning headaches, dry mouth upon waking, and daytime fatigue are all warning signs. Some patients experience gasping or choking sensations during sleep. If you have any of these symptoms, getting evaluated is important for your overall health.
Beyond simply making you tired, untreated sleep apnea puts stress on your cardiovascular system. Your blood oxygen levels drop each time your breathing stops, forcing your heart to work harder. Over time, this increases your risk of serious conditions like diabetes, depression, and memory problems. Treatment can significantly improve your quality of life and protect your long-term health.
At Brightworks Dentistry, we specialize in oral appliance therapy—a comfortable alternative to CPAP machines. Custom-made dental devices gently reposition your jaw and tongue to keep your airway open while you sleep. These devices look similar to a mouthguard and are easy to wear, making them ideal for patients who struggle with CPAP compliance.
Our practice offers custom nightguards specifically designed for sleep apnea treatment. Dr. Patrice Robbins and Dr. Preston Shurley work closely with sleep physicians to ensure you receive the right diagnosis and treatment plan. We take precise digital impressions using our iTero scanner to create a device that fits perfectly and works effectively.
Oral appliance therapy works well for patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea. It’s also an excellent option if you’ve tried CPAP but found it uncomfortable or difficult to use. The device is portable, quiet, and requires no electricity—making it perfect for travel. Most patients adjust to wearing their appliance within a few nights and notice improvements in their sleep quality almost immediately.
Dr. Patrice Robbins and Dr. Preston Shurley provide comprehensive smile makeovers that combine multiple cosmetic and restorative treatments for complete smile transformations. Dr. Robbins brings extensive training in cosmetic dentistry and an artistic eye for smile design, ensuring that each makeover addresses both aesthetic concerns and functional needs. Her collaborative approach through professional study groups keeps her current with the latest techniques in cosmetic dentistry, allowing her to create personalized treatment plans that deliver natural-looking, harmonious results tailored to each patient’s unique facial features and goals.
Dr. Shurley’s artistic background as a professional painter provides a unique perspective on smile design, bringing precision and attention to detail essential for creating beautiful, balanced results. His comprehensive training in restorative procedures through his Advanced General Dentistry residency ensures that smile makeovers not only look stunning but also function properly for long-term oral health. His thorough approach to treatment planning considers bite function, facial harmony, and individual preferences to create smile transformations that enhance both confidence and quality of life.
Our Dunwoody practice combines advanced technology with personalized care. Dr. Robbins and Dr. Shurley have extensive training in airway health and dental sleep medicine. They stay current with the latest treatment methods through continuing education and collaboration with other specialists. This expertise means you get evidence-based treatment tailored to your specific needs.
We understand that every patient is different. During your consultation, we’ll discuss your symptoms, review your sleep patterns, and examine your airway anatomy. If you already have a sleep study showing you have sleep apnea, we’ll work with that information. If not, we can coordinate with local sleep specialists to get you properly diagnosed.
Location matters when you need ongoing care. Our office at 1858 Independence Square, Suite A, in Dunwoody makes it convenient for local residents to access treatment. We offer flexible scheduling and provide thorough follow-up care to ensure your appliance continues working effectively. Plus, we work with most insurance plans and offer payment options to make treatment affordable.
Your first visit starts with a detailed conversation about your sleep issues. We’ll ask about your snoring patterns, daytime fatigue, and any other symptoms you’ve noticed. Dr. Robbins or Dr. Shurley will examine your mouth, throat, and jaw to assess your airway and determine if oral appliance therapy is right for you.
If we recommend treatment, we’ll take digital impressions to create your custom device. The process is comfortable and mess-free—no goopy impression materials needed. Once your appliance is ready (typically within a few weeks), you’ll return for a fitting. We’ll make sure it fits comfortably and teach you how to insert, remove, and care for it properly.
Follow-up appointments are important for treatment success. We’ll see you a few weeks after you start using your appliance to make any necessary adjustments. Many patients need fine-tuning to find the perfect position that keeps their airway open without causing jaw discomfort. We’ll also coordinate with your sleep physician to verify that your treatment is working through follow-up sleep testing.
Don’t let sleep apnea continue stealing your energy and putting your health at risk. At Brightworks Dentistry in Dunwoody, we provide comfortable oral appliance therapy that helps you breathe easier and sleep better without the hassle of CPAP machines. Dr. Robbins and Dr. Shurley have extensive training in airway health and dental sleep medicine, staying current with the latest treatment methods through continuing education and collaboration with sleep specialists. We even offer complimentary sleep testing for our patients as a courtesy service.
Quality sleep impacts every aspect of your life, from your mood and focus to your long-term cardiovascular health. Our team uses advanced iTero digital scanning technology to create custom oral appliances that fit perfectly and work effectively from the first night. Whether you’ve struggled with CPAP compliance or you’re newly diagnosed with sleep apnea, we’re here to help you find a solution that actually fits your lifestyle. Contact us today to schedule your consultation and start sleeping better tonight.
