{"componentChunkName":"component---src-templates-single-procedure-without-videos-js","path":"/sleep-apnea/","result":{"data":{"allProcedures":{"edges":[{"node":{"title":"sleep-apnea","name":"Sleep Apnea","nameSingular":"Sleep Apnea","metaTitle":"Surgical Treatment of Sleep Apnea in Mount Pleasant, SC","metaDescription":"If you are suffering from sleep apnea, we encourage you to seek an evaluation with Dr. Barefoot at our Mount Pleasant, SC, practice for comprehensive and compassionate treatment. This treatment can greatly improve your sleep and breathing conditions.","hearFromXPatientsBlurb":null,"body":"# Sleep Apnea\n\n## Vastly Improve Sleep Quality and Overall Health\n\nProper rest is key to a healthy life. At Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Specialists South Carolina, our interest in the health of our patients extends beyond oral health. We want our patients to achieve healthy lives in all aspects, and we are proud to offer surgical treatment for sleep apnea to help the people of South Carolina’s Lowcountry achieve optimal, restful sleep.\n\nAccording to the <a href=\"https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-apnea\" title=\"Visit the official site for National Sleep Foundation\" target=\"_blank\">National Sleep Foundation</a>, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is defined as a sleep disorder in which breathing is continuously interrupted during sleep. An estimated 18 million American adults suffer from sleep apnea, and this dangerous condition can cause low blood oxygen levels. Because of the extreme lapses in breathing, this condition is serious and life-threatening. The risks of undiagnosed OSA include heart attack, stroke, irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, heart disease, and decreased libido. \n\nPatients usually come to our practice when a sleep specialist or a general physician has recommended oral surgery treatment for sleep apnea, especially if other nonsurgical treatments have failed. We work closely with other members of your care team and referring physicians so you can get the healthy and restorative sleep you need.\n\n<h3>A Variety of Treatment Options in Mount Pleasant Tailored to Your Needs</h3>\n\nDuring your consultation appointment with our board-certified surgeon <a href=\"/matthew-r-barefoot-dds-md/\" title=\"Meet your oral surgeon Dr. Barefoot\">Dr. Matthew Barefoot</a>, you will likely receive digital diagnostic imaging using our advanced <a href=\"/3d-imaging/\" title=\"Learn more about 3D imaging\">3D CBCT scanner</a> and a careful physical examination to determine the level of obstruction. Depending on whether your OSA is mild, moderate, or severe, Dr. Barefoot will select a treatment plan that is right for you. Treatments can include behavior modification, oral appliances, or an air pressure device. \n\nSurgery will be recommended if Dr. Barefoot discovers a correctable physical obstruction of the airway or finds any abnormal flow of air from the nose to the lungs. The surgical treatment for sleep apnea can be quite effective and vastly improve a patient’s sleep quality and overall health. \n\n<h3>Signs and Symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea</h3>\n\nThe medical complications associated with this disorder can be severe. If you are suffering from any of the following symptoms, you should contact us for an evaluation:\n\n* Non-restorative sleep \n* Insomnia\n* Difficulty performing work or school duties\n* Disruption of the sleep of a bed partner\n* Inability to concentrate \n* Memory problems\n* Anxiety/Irritability/Depression\n* Chronic headaches\n\nDepending on the severity of your condition, the surgical treatment for OSA is typically performed in our practice under <a href=\"/anesthesia-options/\" title=\"Learn more about IV sedation\">IV sedation</a>. We offer a variety of <a href=\"/anesthesia-options/\" title=\"View your anesthesia options\">anesthesia and sedation options</a> to choose from. Please feel free to <a href=\"/contact-us-in-mount-pleasant-sc/\" title=\"Contact our office in Mount Pleasant, SC\">contact</a> us with any of your questions about sleep apnea or other procedures. We look forward to helping you get a healthy, full night’s sleep at last.","schemaPage":null}}]},"relatedReviews":{"nodes":[]},"allReviews":{"nodes":[{"title":"wisdom-teeth-removal-north-charleston-sc-carolyn","reviewerName":"Carolyn","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-carolyn-mom-of-wisdom-teeth--mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"Hi, my name is Carolyn, and I’m from Mount Pleasant, and I came to see Dr. Barefoot for my daughter’s extraction of her wisdom teeth. I was a little nervous before her procedure, but Dr. Barefoot and the staff certainly put our mind at ease. This office was great—wonderful staff, friendly. Dr. Barefoot is very knowledgeable in oral surgery, and he’s very nice. I had a great experience here and would highly recommend Dr. Barefoot.","gender":"F"},{"title":"Heather","reviewerName":"Heather","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-heather-extraction-dental-implants-mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"My name is Heather, I live in Johns Island, South Carolina, and I had dental implants placed with Dr. Barefoot. His staff is wonderful. The moment that you walk in the front door, the person sitting at the front desk always has a smile, always knows your name. After every surgical procedure with Dr. Barefoot, you’re provided with a written list of post-operative instructions. I followed all of these instructions, and I’m convinced that that’s why my procedures ended so successfully. I feel very confident. I can smile now. I no longer have the anxiety that I had before, and I know that if anything were to happen in the future, I know that I’ll figure it out with Dr. Barefoot and his staff. Overall, I’ve had an absolutely wonderful experience here with Dr. Barefoot and with his staff. I would, and I have, recommended him to several people.","gender":"F"},{"title":"Mike","reviewerName":"Mike","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-mike-extraction-mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"My name is Mike, and I live on the Isle of Palms, and I had an extraction with Dr. Barefoot. I was referred by my family dentist. Dr. Barefoot and his staff were very, very accommodating to me. They explained everything verbatim, and I was surprised with how fast it went and how painless it was. It was very, very comfortable, and I had an excellent experience, and I would highly recommend Dr. Barefoot.","gender":"M"},{"title":"dental-implants-charleston-sc-jennifer","reviewerName":"Jennifer","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-jennifer-extraction-dental-implants-mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"Hi, I’m Jennifer from Charleston, South Carolina. I had an implant and an extraction from Dr. Barefoot. It’s a very welcoming environment. The staff makes you feel comfortable from the minute you walk in the door to the minute that they call and check on you after your procedure. I wasn’t nervous before I came in because of the awareness that they gave me for the procedure. We followed the doctor’s instructions. Recovery went very well, and I’m very satisfied with the results. I highly recommend Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Specialists of South Carolina.","gender":"F"},{"title":"dental-implants-hanahan-sc-marie","reviewerName":"Marie","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-marie-extraction-dental-implants-mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"My name is Marie, I live in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, and I’ve had teeth extracted and implants placed by Dr. Barefoot. Dr. Barefoot’s office is so inviting and warm. The entire staff is friendly and accommodating to anything you need. Dr. Barefoot is an excellent oral surgeon. Really, I didn’t feel pain at all. Everything fit beautifully, and I’ve had no problems eating, no problems speaking—I feel wonderful with it all over. To my friends and family in Hanahan and Goose Creek, I highly recommend Dr. Barefoot.","gender":"F"},{"title":"Marshall","reviewerName":"Marshall","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-marshall-Frenectomy-mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"3","year":"2020"},"quote":"I’m Marshall, I live in Mount Pleasant, and I had a frenectomy done with Dr. Barefoot. I needed a frenectomy because it was going to help keep my teeth straight. Before the procedure, he explained what they were going to be doing, so that helped me get a better understanding of it and be more calm about it. The staff was very welcoming. They all greeted me with smiles, and they made me feel comfortable. If you’re afraid, there’s not going to be any need to because they make you feel super calm about it. The surgery went well, and now my teeth are very straight. I had a great experience here, and I highly recommend Dr. Barefoot.","gender":"M"},{"title":"oral-surgery-north-charleston-sc-mary","reviewerName":"Mary","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-mary-extraction-mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"Hi, my name’s Mary, and I live in Charleston, South Carolina, and I had extractions with Dr. Barefoot. The office is really friendly here. I was really nervous before I came in, but they walked me through everything they were going to do, so I felt a lot better. The staff here is very easy to talk to and comforting. The procedure went really well, and my mouth isn’t crowded anymore, and my dentist says that my teeth look very straight. For my friends and family in North Charleston and Isle of Palms, I recommend Dr. Barefoot.","gender":"F"},{"title":"wisdom-teeth-removal-charleston-sc-meredith","reviewerName":"Meredith","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-meredental-implantsth-wisdom-teeth--mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"I’m Meredith. I live in Mount Pleasant. I had my wisdom teeth removed with Dr. Barefoot. I love this practice. I felt extremely comfortable here. They were super friendly, and I just overall had a great experience. Dr. Barefoot did an amazing job with explaining. He definitely explained it well, so I understood what was going on. After the surgery, the recovery went great, and things are going well. I didn’t realize it’d be such a quick recovery. I had a great experience here, and I would one hundred percent recommend Dr. Barefoot.","gender":"F"},{"title":"Ronnie","reviewerName":"Ronnie","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-ronnie-extraction-dental-implants-mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"Hi, my name is Ronnie. I live in Awendaw. I came to see Dr. Barefoot for extractions and also implants. I was having pain in my teeth. Several of them were deteriorating, so of course, they had to be extracted and needed implants to replace them. Dr. Barefoot’s very professional. He explained all the procedures, and I was very happy with the outcome. The procedure was very successful. I love my implants. I have teeth again, so everything’s good. I highly recommend Oral Surgery Specialists of South Carolina.","gender":"M"},{"title":"dental-implants-north-charleston-sc-paulina","reviewerName":"Paulina","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-paulina-dental-implants-mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"Hi, my name is Paulina. I’m from Mount Pleasant. I had implants done with Dr. Barefoot. The atmosphere is very friendly. Everything is very straightforward, and I felt very comfortable here from the beginning. Before the surgery, I was a little nervous. The staff made me feel much better. The staff here is very friendly and makes you feel like you’re almost at home. Dr. Barefoot is a very friendly person. He made me feel very comfortable. I would recommend him as a doctor. I had a very good experience here, and I would recommend Dr. Barefoot for sure.","gender":"F"},{"title":"oral-surgery-hanahan-sc-sally","reviewerName":"Sally","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-sally-extraction-mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"Hi, I’m Sally. I live in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. I came to Dr. Barefoot’s office for an extraction. Dr. Barefoot is a great doctor, and I am very satisfied with the work that he did for me. The procedure went incredibly well. My recovery was so much easier than I ever dreamed it would be. I really had no pain, I just took it easy. I had a great experience here with Dr. Barefoot, and I would highly recommend him.","gender":"F"}]}},"pageContext":{"title":"sleep-apnea","procedureName":["Sleep Apnea"],"procedureNameNot":"Sleep Apnea","searchHeading":"Treatment for Sleep Apnea","metaDescription":"If you are suffering from sleep apnea, we encourage you to seek an evaluation with Dr. Barefoot at our Mount Pleasant, SC, practice for comprehensive and compassionate treatment. This treatment can greatly improve your sleep and breathing conditions.","url":"/sleep-apnea/","dateModified":"2021-11-04T22:41:59+00:00"}},"staticQueryHashes":["1455960862","289542747","2935755423","504262991"]}