https://sleep.surgery/who-we-are daily 0.75 2025-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6356d9429c462a5a34c065b5/a90072fb-f50e-498e-b256-18eeb9427df5/Dr-Kent-Sleep_Surgery.jpg Who We Are - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6356d9429c462a5a34c065b5/de855d8f-1c30-429d-acaa-2bac6e35cbc3/Holly-Budnick.jpg Who We Are - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6356d9429c462a5a34c065b5/1667589336675-0SAURMW84KQIV4K38O1J/brain-waves.jpg Who We Are https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6356d9429c462a5a34c065b5/1667590148261-K466VNVY8YPB0Q051GVS/who-we-are.jpg Who We Are https://sleep.surgery/what-is-sleep-apnea daily 0.75 2023-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6356d9429c462a5a34c065b5/0bd2ee7a-5b13-4c87-8ae7-39f336d455fb/Why-do-some-people-get-snoring-or-sleep-apnea.jpg What is Sleep Apnea - Why do some people get snoring or sleep apnea? Imagine that the bones of the face are a box. The structures that make up your throat, like the tonsils and tongue, must fit inside the box and still leave enough room for you to breathe. In some people the box isn’t big enough, even with a normal-sized tongue or tonsils. In other people, the soft tissues are too large and there is not much room left for airflow. When the muscles keeping the airway open relax, they fall inwards and block airflow. Partial obstruction of airflow leads to vibrations that we hear as snoring. Even more obstruction leads to decreases in airflow that we call sleep apnea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6356d9429c462a5a34c065b5/91c89910-c206-4bf0-9bf3-2287cf50b2e8/What-is-snoring-and-sleep-apnea.jpg What is Sleep Apnea - What is snoring and sleep apnea? Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) are conditions that occur during sleep. When we fall asleep the muscles surrounding the airway relax and become uncoordinated. These muscles include the tongue, the soft palate (the roof of the mouth), and the sides of the throat, which include the tonsils. In some people there is not enough room in the airway for breathing after the throat muscles relax. This leads to snoring and airflow blockages that we call obstructive sleep apnea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6356d9429c462a5a34c065b5/5549414f-e70d-4915-be0c-976816db98c4/How-do-I-figure-out-if-I-have-snoring-or-sleep-apnea.jpg What is Sleep Apnea - How do I figure out if I have snoring or sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is diagnosed with an overnight sleep test called a polysomnogram (PSG). A PSG can be completed during an overnight stay in our sleep lab or in your own home using equipment we provide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6356d9429c462a5a34c065b5/742622e0-1080-4887-b6d9-57cc322f9b7d/How-do-I-know-how-bad-my-sleep-apnea-is.jpg What is Sleep Apnea - How do I know how bad my sleep apnea is? OSA is classified as mild, moderate, or severe. People with more severe sleep apnea may have an increased risk of different health conditions. However, these categories do not match up very well with how sleepy OSA makes you feel -- some people have mild sleep apnea and they feel very tired, and some people have very severe sleep apnea and they do not feel sleepy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6356d9429c462a5a34c065b5/fe660a1a-1e95-4b07-a0c1-ee0d01a349e4/Why-is-sleep-apnea-bad-for-my-health.jpg What is Sleep Apnea - Why is sleep apnea bad for my health? Decreases in airflow can cause your blood oxygen levels to drop. Oxygen level drops are stressful for the heart, brain, and other organs. Severe sleep apnea has been linked to many health problems including depression, high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke risk, heart attack risk, and automobile accidents. Airflow decreases also cause disruptions from sleep because the brain needs to wake up to open up the airway. These repeated awakenings may cause some people to feel like sleep is not restful, leading them to be tired throughout the day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6356d9429c462a5a34c065b5/1667612871845-EH0CXP1MXTNOQJB35PM9/What-is-Sleep-Apnea-footer.jpg What is Sleep Apnea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6356d9429c462a5a34c065b5/1669664827233-NEQLRW97OM6TCAY40KYM/What-is-Sleep-Apnea.jpg What is Sleep Apnea https://sleep.surgery/treating-sleep-apnea daily 0.75 2023-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6356d9429c462a5a34c065b5/9eb3d628-6590-4753-8ad4-3984bc48858c/Treating-Sleep-Apnea-SECTION.jpg Treating Sleep Apnea - Do I have to wear CPAP? Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the most common sleep apnea treatment. A mask is connected to an air pressure machine that keeps the throat from closing overnight. CPAP is a very effective treatment option for OSA if you can comfortably wear it, but only about 50% of patients that try CPAP can eventually use it comfortably and sleep with it every night. Dr. Kent and his team can often help fix problems that make it hard for you to wear CPAP, but if it doesn’t work for you, you have many other medical and surgical treatment options. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6356d9429c462a5a34c065b5/1669664665826-NP54K2C10V5JW9REQTD7/Treating-Sleep-Apnea-hero.jpg Treating Sleep Apnea https://sleep.surgery/inspire-therapy-in-nashville-tennessee daily 0.75 2025-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6356d9429c462a5a34c065b5/ce82a9c7-7713-47bc-a030-d65870729eee/Illuststration+-+2-incision.jpg Inspire Therapy in Nashville, Tennessee - How does it work? The fully implanted system consists of two parts: • An upper airway muscle stimulation lead • A pulse generator with an embedded breathing sensor to provide stimulation You activate your therapy before sleep using a small remote control. After you fall asleep your therapy monitors your breathing, using gentle muscle stimulation to keep your airway from closing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6356d9429c462a5a34c065b5/752d29b6-3c97-4c32-9a5a-a4fa6709b82e/Illustration+-+Activating+Remote.png Inspire Therapy in Nashville, Tennessee - What is Inspire Therapy? Inspire is an FDA-approved treatment that involves implantation of a small device under the skin. While you sleep, gentle stimulation of key muscles keeps the airway open without the need for any additional mask or machine. Dr. Kent was the first surgeon and sleep medicine provider in Tennessee to offer Inspire therapy for his patients. His team is currently the only Inspire Excellence Program Member in the Middle Tennessee region. Dr. Kent has a deep understanding of the patient factors and anatomy required for a good result with Inspire. He has published impactful research with other experts in his field regarding the patient selection process, how Inspire keeps the airway open, and how to make the surgery easier for patients and surgeons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6356d9429c462a5a34c065b5/e65bc0dc-790a-400c-8c49-970ff5bf2cc4/Illustration+-+Physician+%26+Patient.png Inspire Therapy in Nashville, Tennessee - How do I find out if I’m a candidate? Call (559) 236-0427 or (615) 322-4691 to schedule an appointment. Dr. Kent’s team will meet with you in the office to evaluate your anatomy and discuss whether Inspire therapy might work for you. After implantation, our group will help you manage your device in the years to come. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6356d9429c462a5a34c065b5/1668893391830-WVHYEFVGACZM7RNDJ9YS/Inspire-Therapy-hero.jpg Inspire Therapy in Nashville, Tennessee https://sleep.surgery/dr-kents-research daily 0.75 2023-05-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6356d9429c462a5a34c065b5/1668897088854-GRL1HGNWNPJ9N7B3N74E/Dr.-Kent-Research-hero.jpg Dr. Kent’s Research https://sleep.surgery/contact-us daily 0.75 2024-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6356d9429c462a5a34c065b5/1668899850452-QPGX1UTP17MVN8SWZE8S/contact-hero.jpg Contact Us https://sleep.surgery/home daily 1.0 2023-03-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6356d9429c462a5a34c065b5/25d6de6d-1f3b-4c91-b0a2-27428477f632/Dr-Kent.jpg Sleep Surgery - Make it stand out Dr. David Kent and Holly Budnick, APRN https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6356d9429c462a5a34c065b5/3f363806-b33f-4a98-843c-2b2a382cefcf/CPAP.jpg Sleep Surgery - Do you struggle with CPAP? Only about half of patients are able to sleep comfortably with CPAP, even after months (or years!) of effort. Other effective treatments are available. See how we’re different. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6356d9429c462a5a34c065b5/441b0d22-ef5c-442f-9b05-24579b8605ea/sleep.jpg Sleep Surgery - Breathe better. Sleep better. Sleep better tonight and every night. Call (615) 322-4691 to make an appointment today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6356d9429c462a5a34c065b5/e1b28a76-1341-42d4-a34c-8e58d114c61d/Snoring.jpg Sleep Surgery - Sleep apnea isn‘t just snoring. Sleep apnea robs you of healthy sleep, affecting your health and quality of life. 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It’s also safe for most 1.5T and 3T MRI scans. • Powered by a sleep wearable Genio is powered by a small activation chip worn comfortably under the chin overnight. In the morning, it’s removed and placed on its portable daily charger. • Controlled with an intuitive smart phone app The optional Genio smartphone app makes it easy to start, pause, and adjust your therapy for precise comfort. The app and the activation chip are both upgradeable without the need for additional procedures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6356d9429c462a5a34c065b5/5bd35329-9be2-4c3a-8040-18d9731cc9bd/BatteryFreeStimulator-5.jpg Genio Therapy - What is Genio Therapy by Nyxoah? Genio is a new, FDA-approved, mask-free treatment option for select patients with moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnea. Genio gently stimulates both of the main nerves to the tongue, keeping the airway open throughout the night. Dr. Kent was a lead contributor to the clinical trial leading to FDA approval of the Genio device. He was also the first surgeon and sleep medicine provider in Tennessee to offer it to his patients clinically. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6356d9429c462a5a34c065b5/87a77fd5-1ec4-48c2-a97b-c0f3c84c980a/Nyxoah-Genio-Shoot-juni-2024-HR-20-3-1.png Genio Therapy - How do I find out if I’m a candidate for Genio Therapy? Call (615) 322-4691 to schedule an appointment. Dr. Kent’s team will meet with you in the office to evaluate your anatomy and discuss whether Genio therapy might work for you. After implantation, our group will personally help you manage your device in the years to come. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6356d9429c462a5a34c065b5/1d0b76cd-ed14-4111-82b8-5d6d5861be29/genio-hero-banner3.jpg Genio Therapy