When you are robbed of uninterrupted sleep, everything suffers
—your energy, focus, and joy in everyday life.
At Sleep Better Healthcare, we restore your ability to breathe freely and
break free from restless nights and exhaustion using non-invasive oral appliance therapy.
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Why Oral Appliance
therapy is different
We Take an
Airway-First Approach
Your airway is the path that carries oxygen to your lungs, and even the smallest obstruction can create serious problems in your breathing space.
Led by a qualified dental sleep practitioner, Dr. Stacy Johnson, DDSMS, we look at how your jaw, tongue, and throat interact when you sleep. Is your tongue blocking your airway when you lie down? Are your jaw and teeth position making it harder for air to flow?
After a thorough physical screening, we design a treatment tailored to your unique oral anatomy. Since no two patients are the same, neither are the oral appliances we provide. These are similar to mouthguards.
The purpose of your sleep apnea device will be to either gently reposition your jaw or keep your tongue from collapsing into your airway.
If your jaw alignment needs to be corrected or you have a slimmer-than-normal airway, we will address that as well to support your whole health.
We Work Hand-in-Hand
with Your Doctor
Sleep apnea almost never exists in a vacuum.
It is often connected to other health conditions, and we make sure your treatment addresses the full picture. We collaborate closely with your primary care provider (PCP), as well as other relevant specialists such as an ENT, cardiologist, or pulmonologist, so nothing is missed.
If you have uncontrolled hypertension and your blood pressure spikes at night, we communicate with your PCP to adjust your medication accordingly. Similarly, if you are managing diabetes, we track how better sleep impacts your blood sugar levels to help out your endocrinologist.
Many clinics stop after they give you the appliance. We go further. After fitting your appliance, we measure your sleep outcomes using sleep studies at every step of the treatment.
If your appliance needs a slight tweak to improve airflow, we will do that and recheck your sleep data.
We Work with Your Insurance to Make Care Affordable
We want your path to better sleep to be as accessible as possible. That’s why we accept Medicare and also work with out-of-network medical insurance billing. Even if we are not in-network with your insurance company, most insurance plans still cover a significant portion of out-of-network services.
We can file the claim on your behalf and ensure you won’t have to pay the full amount out of pocket.
Our team is here to answer all your questions, help you check your benefits—and maximize the ones you are eligible for.
You do not have to worry about a thing, we take care of it all! Reach out to us today if you need help understanding your coverage and what to expect.
A Singular Focus on
Sleep Apnea Treatment
Dr. Stacy Johnson, DDSMS, understands the challenges of this sleep disorder both professionally and personally.
With more than 35 years of experience, he is one of the most trusted providers of oral appliance therapy in the Greenwood area and beyond. As a long-standing member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the American Orthodontic Society, Dr. Johnson has made it his life’s work to help patients breathe easier, sleep better, and regain control of their health using the most sophisticated technology in dental care.
His personal experiences with sleep apnea, combined with witnessing its devastating impact on his father’s health, motivated him to shift his career toward this sole mission.
Unlike general dental practices that may dabble in sleep medicine, our clinic is 100% dedicated to helping people overcome obstructive sleep apnea through thoughtfully designed oral solutions. That’s all we do.
If you’re looking for an AADSM Qualified Dentist to provide measurable results and change your sleep for the better, visit our office in Greenwood, Indiana.
We see patients from all across Central Indiana, including Bargersville, Bloomington, Franklin, Greenwood, Indianapolis, Martinsville, Mooresville, New Whiteland, Trafalgar, and Whiteland.
End the Cycle of Exhaustion and
Rediscover Your Sharpest Self
Brain fog, forgetfulness, and a sense of mental numbness are common complaints for people with untreated obstructive sleep apnea.
That heavy, sluggish feeling that doesn’t go away, no matter how much coffee you drink or how many breaks you take? It’s the result of sleep deprivation caused by poor breathing at night.
Your brain fails to receive the critical supply of oxygen it needs when sleep apnea disrupts your breathing.
Over time, this takes a toll on all the critical cognitive processes like your memory, reaction time and emotional regulation. Research shows that those with sleep apnea are 2.5 times more likely to cause a car crash compared to others.
You might be in more danger than you think if you have extreme daytime sleepiness (EDS), you are getting less than five hours of sleep, or you are relying on sleeping pills.
Your very ability to make decisions in your day-to-day life is at stake.
The oral appliance treatment options at Sleep Better Healthcare allow you to achieve deep sleep when vital brain repair occurs.
If you can’t tolerate CPAP therapy for any reason, that’s okay—your path to get rid of apnea episodes is as easy as popping in a mouthguard before you go to bed.
Contact Sleep Better Healthcare for
CPAP-Alternative Sleep
Apnea Treatment
If you are worried that airway-focused dentistry means pulling a tooth out to remedy an underdeveloped jaw or create more breathing room, rest easy. It’s an outdated technique that we find unacceptable. There is no evidence connecting tooth extraction and sleep apnea. Our treatments are strictly non-extraction, non-invasive, and patient-friendly.
We recommend orthodontic options for our patients that include a combination of removable expanders and clear aligners or just a clear aligner by itself; it all depends on your needs. Our goal is to build a proper foundation and optimize your airway for your best health ever.
Here are some of the most common benefits our patients report within two to three weeks of starting treatment:
- They feel sharper.
- They can think faster.
- They remember details better, such as names, numbers, and addresses.
- They feel more connected with their partner—sharing a quiet bedroom again makes a huge difference.
- They can laugh, play, and engage with their kids or grandkids more.
- They have clearer skin and brighter eyes.
- They feel more optimistic about life, thanks to a transformed body and mindset.
Contact us for your consultation or ask your physician to refer you to Sleep Better Healthcare in Greenwood, IN.