If your dentist suspects you may have sleep apnea, he or she can refer you to a sleep specialist for a formal diagnosis.
Although the dentist has been trained to identify and treat sleep apnea, it needs a sleep specialist to confirm the diagnosis before completing treatment. This is to ensure that you get the correct diagnosis and treatment plan and you need to get better.
Your sleep specialist may suggest that you have an overnight sleep study to determine if you have sleep apnea. Once you make a diagnosis, you can talk about your choice and provide you with the right treatment plan.
