Welcome to our Practice

Welcome to Sleep Better Kansas, the specialty dental practice of Paul Harris, DDS.

We serve patients who suffer from sleep apnea, snoring, and other sleep-disordered breathing issues. Our mission is to help patients navigate the confusing world of sleep apnea testing and treatment so they can improve their quality of life. In addition to offering comprehensive sleep apnea treatment, we collaborate with local physicians to treat and manage sleep apnea in patients. 

If you’re not too thrilled about traditional CPAP therapy, we offer customized oral appliance therapy (OAT). Oral appliances are small and convenient,
making them a great alternative. You won’t have to worry about feeling claustrophobic, your sleep movement being restricted, noise from a machine, mask leaks, or results of dry nose, mouth, and throat that are common with CPAP. Just sweet, restful sleep.

We invite you to schedule a free consultation to learn about the solutions we can offer you today!

We Can Help You Get A Better Night’s Sleep

Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea: The Not-So-Silent Killers

Snoring is usually considered a nuisance; it robs the snorer (and usually the bed partner) of quality sleep. Snoring is often a sign of something
more serious: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Both snoring and OSA are usually caused by an airway that isn’t as open as it should be, usually from the tongue falling back during sleep. Snoring is often treated (ineffectively) by an elbow to the ribs. OSA is generally treated with the use of a CPAP machine.

Unfortunately, statistics show most people find they cannot tolerate wearing the machine. However, we can make a dental device to prevent the lower jaw from falling back and closing the airway. Most patients find it comfortable, unobtrusive, and easy to wear. Often, medical insurance will pay some or all of the cost of the oral device if there is a diagnosis of sleep apnea from a sleep study. 

To find out if you are a candidate for an oral device to treat snoring or sleep apnea, please call our office at 785-456-8527 for a complimentary consultation.

Sleep Apnea Can Affect You and Your Loved Ones

Do any of these sound familiar?

• Sleep: excessive daytime sleepiness, insomnia, nightmares, sleep deprivation, or snoring
• Respiratory: episodes of no breathing, breathing through the mouth, or loud breathing
• Also common: depression, dry mouth, dry throat, fatigue, headache, irritability, mood swings, or weight gain

If so, it’s time to do something about it. Let us help you!

What Sets Us Apart

Sleep Better Kansas is committed to excellent patient care and clinical excellence. We are unlike other specialty dental offices in the area because:

• We focus on sleep apnea and snoring testing and treatments.
• We pair with board-certified sleep physicians to offer take-home sleep tests for our patients’ convenience. 
• We offer a wide range of custom-made sleep apnea and snore appliance treatments.
• We accept medical insurance, including Medicare.
• We refer patients to trusted local physicians for additional treatment if needed.

Modern Technologies and Comforts 

At Sleep Better Kansas, we strive to create a comfortable, inviting atmosphere where patients feel safe and confident in our care. We offer cozy blankets, neck pillows, and adjustable dental chairs with massage features for your enhanced relaxation. Some modern technologies we use are take-home sleep test monitors and cone-beam x-rays.

Our take-home sleep test monitors are easy to use and convenient for patients who don’t want to do a sleep study at the sleep lab. Take-home sleep testing is also often more affordable than lab-based sleep testing. Home sleep tests monitor your heart rate, breathing patterns, and blood oxygen levels. Your doctor can then prescribe the best therapy for you based on your results.

Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a special x-ray that produces 3-D images of a patient’s teeth, nerve pathways, soft tissues, and bone in a single scan. This technology allows us to visualize the airway and provide an effective treatment tailored to your needs.   

Sleep Apnea Treatment in Wamego, KS 

Dr. Paul Harris has undergone extensive training in the field of dental sleep medicine. As a sleep specialist, Dr. Harris helps patients improve their quality of life by treating and managing sleep apnea symptoms. 

Some of the most common sleep apnea treatments are:

• Oral appliance therapy – Oral appliance therapy can include custom-made nightguards or oral appliance therapy to reposition the jaws and open the airway.
• Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) – A standard and reliable treatment, CPAP delivers air pressure through a face mask you wear while sleeping.
• Surgery – Surgery may be required to remove or alter anatomical structures, such as tissue removal or shrinkage, jaw repositioning, tracheostomy, or nerve stimulation.

Do You Snore or Have Trouble Sleeping?

Please contact Dr. Harris today to schedule your sleep apnea consultation. Our friendly and knowledgeable team looks forward to helping you get the restful sleep you need to live a happy, healthy life.

Dr. Harris and our team are always available for our patients, and you are welcome to contact us by email and phone at (785) 456-8527. One of our friendly team members will be happy to schedule your appointment and answer any questions you may have.

Sleep Better Kansas is pleased to serve patients from Wamego and all surrounding areas, including Manhattan, Junction City, Westmoreland, Alma, St. Marys, Onaga, and St. George.

Thank you for visiting Sleep Better Kansas, where you can learn more about how Dr. Paul Harris offers treatment for snoring and sleep apnea. Our site provides important information that will help you become familiar with our practice. It also contains answers to frequently asked questions.

Please feel free to call us anytime. We appreciate this opportunity to introduce ourselves and look forward to providing you with quality care.

We want you to know that you can expect to be treated with respect at all times in our office. We strive to deliver the best diagnosis and treatment that medicine has to offer. We believe that we can help you meet these goals through a continuous and open dialogue between you and our entire team.

We encourage you to involve yourself in your own treatment and ask questions throughout our relationship. In our opinion, an informed and involved patient is most likely to achieve the highest level of health, and we look forward to working with you to achieve this goal.