Sleep apnea testing, your way.
A sleep test is the only way to confirm sleep apnea and measure how severe it is. Test at home in your own bed with Rest Assured, or in person at one of our preferred sleep testing centers.
Simple, comfortable, and private.
Sleep Better Alabama uses the Rest Assured home sleep testing service so you can be tested in the comfort of your own bed, on your own schedule.
- Sleep at home in your normal environment
- No overnight stay at a sleep center
- Simple, wearable equipment with clear instructions
- Your results are sent to Dr. Lester for review
Consultation
Dr. Lester reviews your symptoms and explains how the home test works.
Sleep at home
Wear the simple testing equipment overnight in your own bed.
Results reviewed
Your results go to Dr. Lester, who walks you through them in plain language.
Your plan
Together you decide on the right next step, coordinating with your physician when needed.
Overnight testing at a preferred sleep testing center.
If you would rather be tested in person, or if Dr. Lester recommends a more detailed study, our team can schedule an overnight sleep study at one of our preferred sleep testing centers.
- We help schedule your study for you
- A trained technician monitors you overnight
- Helpful if other sleep disorders are suspected
- Your results are sent to Dr. Lester for review
Understanding your results
Sleep tests measure how often your breathing stops or becomes shallow each hour. This is reported as the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI). In adults, sleep apnea severity is generally described as:
| AHI (events per hour) | Severity | Typical options |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer than 5 | Normal | Snoring treatment if needed |
| 5 to 14 | Mild | Oral appliance therapy, lifestyle changes |
| 15 to 29 | Moderate | Oral appliance therapy or CPAP |
| 30 or more | Severe | CPAP is usually recommended. Some patients use an oral appliance together with CPAP |
Dr. Lester reviews your results with you and recommends the treatment that fits your diagnosis, your health and your lifestyle. If an oral appliance is not the right choice, she will tell you and help coordinate care with your physician.
What happens next
Once your sleep apnea is confirmed and an oral appliance is the right choice, the rest of the process is simple.
Already had a sleep study? Bring a copy of your most recent report to your consultation. Depending on when it was done, it may be all we need to get started.
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Sleep consultation
Dr. Lester reviews your symptoms, sleep habits and health history, and examines your jaw, bite, teeth and airway to see whether an oral appliance may be a good fit.
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Sleep test
A sleep test is the only way to confirm sleep apnea and how severe it is. Choose the option that works best for you:
At homeOur Rest Assured home sleep testing service lets you test in your own bed.In personWe can schedule an overnight study at one of our preferred sleep testing centers. -
Results reviewed with you
Your test results are sent to Dr. Lester, who walks you through what they mean. If your sleep apnea is severe or an appliance is not the right fit, she will tell you and help coordinate care with your physician.
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Custom fitting
We take precise impressions of your teeth and have your appliance made for your mouth. At a later visit it is fitted, and you learn how to wear and care for it.
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Fine-tune and confirm
Follow-up visits adjust your jaw position for comfort and results. A follow-up sleep test while wearing the device may be recommended to confirm it is working.