Home Sleep Apnea Tests (HSAT)
Dental Partners of Vero Beach provides sleep apnea home screening in Vero Beach, FL. Call 772-569-4118 to learn more and schedule an appointment.
Dental Partners of Vero Beach offers at-home screening tools to assess your sleep quality and develop a comprehensive treatment plan for sleep-disordered breathing issues, including sleep apnea. We utilize the WatchPAT ONE™ home screening tool, which is convenient and easy to use from the comfort of your home.
While you sleep, this device measures your sleeping patterns. It gathers data, including snoring levels, blood oxygen saturation, heart rate, actual sleep time, and snoring, as well as body position, to determine whether you are experiencing sleep-disordered breathing or sleep apnea. The results are sent to a medical sleep doctor for evaluation and diagnosis. Dr. Schwibner will assess the results and create a treatment plan that is most effective based on the findings and the patient's overall lifestyle.
WatchPat One Patient Instructions
Preparing for a Home Sleep Test
To prepare for an at-home sleep test, we recommend following these helpful tips for an effective diagnosis:
- Avoid napping on the day of your test
- Avoid caffeine after noon
- Eat a full, well-balanced dinner
- Eliminate distractions in the bedroom
- Wind down and relax before going to sleep
To see if an At Home Sleep Study is right for you, call us at 772.569.4118.
Frequently Asked Questions About At-Home Sleep Tests
How does the at-home sleep study function?
Our comprehensive sleep test is designed to help your doctor make an informed diagnosis and recommend the most effective therapy.
What is the purpose of a sleep study?
Sleep studies monitor sleep patterns. The devices measure central and obstructive sleep apnea events, true sleep time, snoring, breathing rates, oxygen saturation levels, heart rate, body position, and the time spent in each sleep stage.
Who should take an at-home sleep test?
We recommend at-home sleep tests for the following groups:
- Individuals who show signs of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) or central sleep apnea (CSA)
- Those who are at high risk for sleep apnea due to factors such as their weight, daily habits, and medical history
- Anyone who wishes to participate in a sleep study but prefers a more affordable option than spending the night in a sleep center
How is a sleep test evaluated?
Doctors use the sleep study results to diagnose conditions such as insomnia, sleep apnea, and other sleep disorders. The test measures various metrics related to sleep patterns, which are essential for diagnosing sleep apnea. After the study, the results are sent to a board-certified sleep physician who will interpret them and provide a diagnosis. Our dentists collaborate with medical specialists to review results and develop a treatment plan tailored to the findings and the patient's overall lifestyle.