18318 University Blvd #500, Sugar Land, TX 77479
Comfortable Sleep Testing—Right From Home
If you wake up feeling tired, groggy, or with frequent headaches, poor sleep may be affecting your health more than you realize. At Luxe Dental Arts in Sugar Land, TX, we offer convenient, athome sleep testing to help diagnose obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and other common sleep disorders. This simple, comfortable process lets you uncover the root of your symptoms without needing an overnight stay at a sleep lab. Call our office or book a consultation online to find out if home sleep testing is the right next step for you.
What Is a Home Sleep Test?
A home sleep test is a simple, noninvasive way to screen for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and other sleep-related issues—all from the comfort of your own bed. The test involves wearing a lightweight device overnight that records vital sleep data, such as your breathing patterns, oxygen levels, heart rate, and more.
Home sleep testing measures a variety of functions while you sleep, including:
- Airflow
- Blood oxygen saturation
- Heart rate
- Chest and abdominal movement
- Time spent snoring
- Sleep position
This valuable information helps your dental sleep team identify whether you're experiencing disordered breathing during sleep.
What Is Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)?
OSA is a common sleep disorder where the airway becomes partially or completely blocked during sleep, leading to repeated interruptions in breathing. These episodes often cause you to wake up gasping, choking, or snoring loudly—even if you don’t remember it happening.
OSA occurs when throat muscles relax too much during sleep, narrowing the airway and cutting off airflow. In response, your brain briefly wakes the body to restore breathing, disrupting your natural sleep cycle—sometimes hundreds of times a night
Who Should Consider a Home Sleep Test?
You may be a good candidate for a home sleep test if you experience:
- Loud snoring
- Frequent daytime fatigue or drowsiness
- Trouble focusing or poor memory
- Mood swings, depression, or irritability
- Waking with a dry mouth or headaches
If you're struggling with these symptoms, a home sleep test can be a crucial first step toward diagnosis and treatment.
What to Expect During Home Sleep Testing
At Luxe Dental Arts, we make the process easy and stress-free. You'll receive a compact, userfriendly sleep monitor along with step-by-step instructions.
Here’s how it works:
- Set-Up at Home: Before bed, simply wrap the belt around your midsection, place a clip on your finger, and position a small sensor beneath your nose.
- Sleep Normally: The device silently collects data as you sleep.
- Return the Device: The next day, you bring the monitor back to our office for analysis.
Most patients find home sleep testing to be more comfortable, private, and affordable than in-lab testing—and it’s often the recommended starting point when evaluating for sleep apnea.
