Rediscovering Holiday Joy with Invisalign & a Good Night’s Sleep: Saskatoon Dental Patient Case Study

For years, Sarah dreaded the holidays. While her family and friends seemed to light up with the season, she was always dragging, tired, and a little self-conscious. Her teeth had become more crowded over the years, and between her low energy and not feeling great about her smile, she’d end up avoiding parties and photos to sit on the sidelines of the holiday season.

Sarah knew something had to change and was curious about Invisalign to regain her confidence and excitement about the holiday season and all of its social opportunities. During her orthodontic dental consultation for invisible aligners, she started talking about how tired she felt all the time. No matter how much she slept, she always woke up exhausted.

Dr. Yazdani suggested something she’d never thought about: that she might have sleep apnea. In some cases, fixing her alignment might improve breathing, sleep apnea, and overall health. NEESH Dental has seen many cases of sleep apnea improve and resolve with a custom mouthpiece fitted by our in house sleep apnea specialist. Sarah didn’t imagine that her crooked teeth would have a connection to her chronic fatigue and low energy, and left the clinic seeking a sleep apnea assessment.

Finding a solution: the best Invisalign & sleep apnea treatment

After a Home Sleep Apnea Test (HSAT), it turned out that Sarah really did have sleep apnea—her airway was closing off during sleep, so her body kept waking her up just enough to breathe. Our in-house sleep apnea specialist, Dr. Ali Hooshangui, recommended treating her sleep apnea with a custom mouthpiece, which could happen before, during or after her Invisalign treatment. We wanted to give her the restful sleep she’d been missing out on, and Invisalign would gradually align her smile.

A holiday transformation: confidence & energy restored

With Invisalign, she could finally see her smile shifting. She was excited to report that it was discreet enough that she was comfortable wearing it around family and friends, and even at parties. However, she said the real game-changer was her new sleep routine. With the sleep apnea device, she was getting full, restful nights, and her energy came back like she hadn’t felt in years. This holiday season will be different. No more slipping away to catch naps, no more hiding in the back of photos—Sarah is excited to be more present at gatherings and holiday events this year.

Moving forward: healthier and happier with the help of a sleep apnea dentist

Sarah’s journey with NEESH Dental turned her whole year around. She’s still working on her smile with Invisalign, and her sleep apnea device has become a part of her nightly routine that she never wants to go without—and she’ll never have to consider a bulky and cumbersome CPAP machine. For her, this journey was about more than just looking good in holiday photos; it was about feeling like herself again.

NEESH Dental specializing in sleep apnea in Saskatoon

So if Sarah’s story sounds familiar, maybe it’s time to explore what NEESH Dental can do for you. If you’re curious about the connection between sleep apnea and crooked teeth, you might like to read Why The Ancients Didn’t Need Orthodontics or Sleep Apnea Treatments. Sleep apnea and crooked or crowded teeth are a combination we see often and believe is a result of evolution to the changes of our modern lifestyles. Whether it’s aligning your smile, getting better sleep, or both, we’re here to help make this your healthiest season yet.

Sarah is an anonymized client of NEESH Dental. We see patients like her regularly. If you’re curious about better sleep and straighter teeth, get in touch with us.