Curious what a dental sleep visit actually involves? Here's the honest rundown. A dental sleep consultation is a calm, no-pressure conversation about your sleep — we screen for signs of sleep-disordered breathing, coordinate any physician-ordered testing, and, if an oral appliance is right for you, create a custom device and fine-tune it over time.
Step by step
- A conversation about your sleep. We talk through your history, your symptoms, and your concerns, and screen for the signs of sleep-disordered breathing.
- Coordinating a sleep test. Your diagnosis comes from a physician, often through a comfortable at-home test. We help coordinate that with your doctor.
- A digital scan. If an oral appliance is appropriate, we take a quick digital scan — no goopy impressions — to design a device made for your bite.
- Fitting your appliance. Your custom appliance is created and fitted to you.
- Follow-up. We adjust the fit over time and keep it comfortable for the long haul, and can confirm it's working with a follow-up sleep test.
Who provides your care
Your treatment is provided by Dr. Dakota Argyle and Dr. Brock Bennion, both recognized as Qualified Dentists by the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, working alongside your physician so your care is connected, not fragmented.
What makes it comfortable
No pressure, plain-language explanations, and a team that understands sleep apnea is rarely a one-person problem — we treat the person with the symptoms and the partner lying awake too. Wondering about the device itself? Here's what it's like to wear an oral appliance.
What to bring
If you've had a prior sleep study, bring the results, and have your physician's information handy so we can coordinate.
Ready to sleep — and breathe — easier? Book a consultation at Old Betsy Dental Sleep Medicine in Keene. Book online or call our team.