Trouble falling and staying asleep or struggling to get adequate sleep is unfortunately common, said Dr. Melissa Sheets, owner of Advanced Dental Sleep Treatment Center. However, poor sleep and the problems that can accompany it—like frequent headaches, snoring, and exhaustion—don’t have to be your everyday experience.
Improving “sleep hygiene” is always worth a try, Sheets said. This includes sticking to a sleep schedule; avoiding big meals, alcohol, and caffeine late in the day; and using the bed only for sleep rather than activities like studying, eating, or watching TV.
“If you’re doing these things and still not sleeping well, it’s a great idea to get a sleep test to assess whether or not you have a sleep disorder contributing to your poor sleep,” Sheets said.
A sleep study can be done in the comfort of the patient’s own home. Sleep medicine doctors educate the patient on findings and discuss treatment options from there.
“We are limited to treating snoring and sleep apnea with oral appliances, but we guide you in the direction that will best fit and meet your unique needs, whether that’s with an oral appliance, a CPAP, or something else. We love helping people sleep and feel better!” Sheets said.
Advanced Dental Sleep Treatment Center
11919 Grant St. Suite 140
Omaha, NE 68164
402.493.4175
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This profile originally appeared in the 2024 FACES of Omaha, presented by Omaha Magazine. To see the full book, see our flipbook here.
