Southeast Dental Sleep Associates
It’s Time To Get The Sleep You’ve Always Deserved
Your Path to Better Sleep Starts Here…
Have you had an at-home sleep test (HST) in the past year?
Sleep Apnea & its affects on your body
Are you having trouble sleeping at night? Feeling tired all the time during the day? Do you snore?
If yes, you might be suffering from obstructive sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder where your breathing repeatedly stops and starts while you’re asleep.
Sleep apnea can develop for many different reasons. Some people are more prone because of anatomy — such as a smaller airway, jaw position, or enlarged tissues in the throat. Others may be affected by factors like family history, hormonal changes, nasal congestion, smoking, alcohol, or certain medications that relax the airway. While weight can play a role for some individuals, many people with sleep apnea are not overweight at all.
This condition can cause loud snoring, pauses in breathing, or episodes of choking or gasping during sleep, which disrupts the quality of rest and can lead to daytime fatigue and other health concerns.
If you are experiencing any of the symptoms listed here, schedule an appointment and get the help you need for a healthy sleep routine. At Southeast Dental Sleep Associates, we are your gateway to oral health and wellness, which means helping you achieve healthy teeth and a healthy sleeping routine for your overall well-being. We take sleep apnea treatment seriously because neglecting sleep apnea can have severe consequences for your health and daily life.
Symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Acid Reflux
Heavy/loud snoring
Dry throat
Obesity
Struggling with/periodic loss of breath while sleeping
Daytime drowsiness
Poor sleep quality
Difficulty with concentration and memory
Morning headaches
Frequent trips to the bathroom at night
Risks of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Increased risk of heart disease and stroke: people that suffer from OSA have been known to have a higher risk of experiencing high blood pressure, coronary artery diseases, congestive heart failure, and heart attacks
Difficulty with concentration and memory: lack of adequate sleep due to OSA will result in one feeling tired and failing to concentrate throughout the day
Relationship difficulties: OSA can cause loud snoring, making it uncomfortable for your partner during the night, some couples end up sleeping in separate bedrooms if left untreated.
Loss of Libido: having OSA can cause the body to lack nitric oxide, causing narrowing of the arteries and a decrease in blood flow to all areas of the body
Diabetes: OSA makes it hard for the body to regulate the blood sugar
Mental health issues: OSA can lead to depression, anxiety, and irritability.
Oral Appliance Therapy
While our office specializes in Oral Appliance Therapy, our commitment goes far beyond treating obstructive sleep apnea. As your dedicated Sleep Care Coordinator, Brooke guides you through your entire sleep journey—from initial screening to diagnosis and treatment—whether your condition is sleep apnea, TMJ disorder, or another sleep-related concern.
Even if OSA isn’t your diagnosis, we work closely with trusted local sleep labs and providers to ensure you receive the right care for your unique needs.
Oral Appliance Therapy — More Than Just a Mouthpiece
At Southeast Dental Sleep, Oral Appliance Therapy is more than just a device. Through advanced technology and ongoing care, we make sure your treatment is precise, effective, and tailored to you
• Pharyngometry Scans — to capture the most accurate airway position for your custom appliance.
• Adjustment Appointments — fine‑tuning your device as needed for comfort and effectiveness.
• Titration Process — up to 4 appointments with panoramic scans, plus a home sleep study after 6 weeks to confirm improved sleep efficiency.
• Lifetime Annual Care — yearly visits to check appliance fit and annual home sleep tests to confirm titration remains appropriate.
• Personalized Sleep Support — every patient receives a custom sleep hygiene schedule, magnetic nasal strips, and the best choice in dental mouth tape to enhance results.
Get to Know Us
Our practice is led by Dr. Keith Blackmon, a Diplomate in Dental Sleep Medicine with more than 30 years of experience caring for the Dothan community. His deep expertise—and genuine compassion—mean you’re always in skilled, trustworthy hands.
You’ll spend most of your visits with Brooke, our Sleep Care Coordinator. She’s a licensed dental hygienist with 13 years of experience who now dedicates her work entirely to sleep medicine. Brooke loves helping patients feel at ease, answering questions, and guiding each person step by step toward better, healthier sleep.
We proudly partner with a wide range of specialists—including sleep physicians, cardiologists, ENT providers, and pulmonary specialists—to offer complete, seamless sleep care from diagnosis to custom oral appliances. And if CPAP therapy is the right fit, our partnering sleep physicians can order and manage that treatment as well.
Every patient’s journey is different, and we’re here to help you find the path that leads to deeper rest, better health, and brighter days.
Contact Us
Ready to sleep better? Give us your details and we’ll connect with you in no time. We’re eager to hear from you! Call us at 334-305-3015 or send an email to brooke.sedentalsleep@gmail.com