If You Suffer from Fatigue, Brain Fog, Snoring or Morning Headaches, a Simple Home Sleep Test Can Uncover the Root Cause and Help You Find Relief
If chronic fatigue, nightly snoring or morning headaches are undermining your well being, an unresolved sleep disordered breathing issue may be the root cause. Many adults put up with these issues for years, unaware that a thorough sleep assessment could provide answers.
At our TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centres in Fort Wayne and Granger, our goal is to identify exactly what’s going on with your sleep so you can reclaim restful nights and energetic days.
How Our Sleep Diagnostics Work
We tailor your evaluation to your symptoms and needs. Our team uses FDA‑approved home sleep tests that collect data on breathing patterns, oxygen levels and sleep stages in the comfort of your own bed.
We pair these tests with three‑dimensional imaging and airway measurements to create a complete view of your jaw, airway and sleep patterns. A board‑certified sleep physician interprets the results, and we meet to discuss them and tailor a treatment plan.
For detailed descriptions of the devices and scans we use, visit our Diagnostic Technology page.
7 Signs You May Benefit from Sleep Diagnostics
- Persistent fatigue or daytime sleepiness – feeling exhausted despite a full night’s sleep
- Loud snoring or breathing pauses – regular snoring, gasping or choking sounds at night
- Morning headaches or dry mouth – waking up with headaches or a parched mouth
- Jaw clenching or teeth grinding – frequent jaw tension or unexplained TMJ discomfort
- High blood pressure or cardiovascular issues – sleep disordered breathing is linked to hypertension and heart strain
- Mood changes or difficulty concentrating – irritability, depression or brain fog that doesn’t improve with rest
- Weight gain or metabolic concerns – rapid weight gain, diabetes or metabolic disorders often accompany untreated sleep apnea
If one or more of these resonate with you, diagnostic testing can confirm whether a sleep disorder is present and guide appropriate treatment.
Why Accurate Diagnostics Matter
- Targeted Treatment Plans: Understanding the exact cause of your sleep issues (whether airway restriction, jaw misalignment or soft tissue collapse) allows us to recommend the right therapy, such as oral appliances, myofunctional therapy or coordinated CPAP management.
- Collaboration with Sleep Physicians: We don’t interpret sleep data on our own. Board certified sleep physicians review your test results, ensuring a clinically sound diagnosis and providing recommendations that align with your broader health needs.
- Validation and Adjustment: Home sleep tests can be repeated easily to monitor progress and adjust treatment. We often suggest another sleep test after titrating an oral appliance or to verify the effectiveness of airway therapy.
- Holistic Perspective: Integrating data from multiple diagnostic tools gives us a comprehensive view of your TMJ, airway and sleep health. This holistic approach helps us identify the root causes of your sleep disruption rather than just treating symptoms.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sleep Disorders
How accurate are home sleep tests?
Will insurance cover my sleep study?
Insurance typically chooses not to adequately contribute to services in our office. However, our team is happy to talk in detail about your specific situation during your first appointment with us. The best news is, the care you can receive from our office is not limited because we do not contract with any insurance company. This gives us the opportunity to customize your treatment to help you achieve your goals. It also gives you control over decisions about your health instead of leaving you at the mercy of what an insurance company says you do or do not need.
Do you provide treatment as well as diagnosis?
What if my test shows severe sleep apnea?
What other diagnostic technologies are used besides home sleep tests?
Beyond home sleep tests, we use CBCT imaging to examine jaw and airway structure; joint vibration analysis to assess TMJ health; digital impressions for precise bite and dental alignment; and pharyngometry, rhinometry, rhinomanometry to evaluate airway size and collapse. See Technology page for more info. Each tool provides unique insights that help identify factors contributing to sleep disordered breathing and TMJ dysfunction.