Sleep Apnea Testing

Getting a good night’s rest is essential to your health and well-being. From your mental well-being to your brain health and cognitive function, sleep is the driving force behind it all. Without it, your overall health and quality of life are significantly impacted.

Sleep disorders like sleep apnea rob your body of the restful sleep it needs, quietly waking you throughout the night without you even realizing it. The most common type is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), where a blocked airway triggers the brain to wake you each time oxygen levels drop.

Left untreated, these disruptions can take a serious toll on your overall health and quality of life. The good news? Identifying the problem is the first step toward finally getting the sleep your body deserves.

The STATDDS Advantage: Professional Sleep Testing in Your Own Bed

We use the STATDDS sleep and bruxism device to provide a home sleep apnea study that will help us accurately diagnose your needs after one night of monitoring.

Comfortable Wear During Sleep

The device is simple to use and easy to wear while you sleep in the comfort of your own bed.

Comprehensive Tracking

The device tracks metrics such as oxygen saturation levels, heart rate, and apnea-hypopnea index.

Medical-Grade Technology

The STATDDS device uses medical-grade technology to collect data and evaluate bruxism and sleep apnea.

Clinical Accuracy

The device collects data that our board-certified sleep MD will review and use to establish your diagnosis.

Meet Our Dentist:

Dr. Larry Bowden

Dr. Bowden is dedicated to providing guests with comprehensive dental excellence in a friendly, relaxing atmosphere so that they can realize optimal health, beauty, and comfort. Care and treatment are customized to each individual’s needs.

Dr. Bowden graduated Cum Laude from Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine, where he received the Dr. Joseph P. Speranza Memorial Award for patient care. He has also done extensive post-doctoral work at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, a premiere institute for the study of Neuromuscular and Aesthetic Dentistry. He provides Holistic ...

Sleep Apnea Testing in Lake Oswego

Dr. Bowden and his team offer solutions for sleep apnea beyond the standard CPAP machine, which many patients find uncomfortable. However, the first step on your journey to a better night’s rest is a sleep study, which is a sleep apnea test that tells Dr. Bowden if you have sleep apnea and how severe your condition is, so that he can make the right treatment recommendations for your needs.

Our 4-Step Testing Process

Airway Evaluation — Dr. Bowden performs a thorough exam to evaluate your airway.
Overnight Monitoring — We send you home with the STATDDS device to perform an overnight sleep study.
Expert Analysis — Your results are uploaded to AAFE Sleep and then read and analyzed by a board-certified sleep MD.
Personalized Treatment — Dr. Bowden uses the information he receives from your sleep study to create a customized treatment plan for your unique needs.

Modern Treatment Alternatives to CPAP: TAP™ and Fotona NightLase®️

TAP and NightLase are two of the alternatives to CPAP treatment that we offer at our Lake Oswego dental office.

TAP offers a custom oral appliance designed to gently reposition your tongue and jaw while you sleep, opening your airway for clear breathing. NightLase therapy uses the dental laser to tighten soft tissues in your mouth and throat that contribute to snoring.

Your Good Night’s Rest Awaits!

Talk with our team at (503) 675-7300 for more information about home sleep studies.

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