Sleep & Headache Solutions
We're passionate about our patients
and their overall health and well-being
Welcome to
Sleep and
Headache Solutions
At Sleep & Headache Solutions, Dr. Stopper and her team are passionate about our patients and their overall health and well being. We work closely with our patients’ primary care providers to achieve the best possible health outcomes for our mutual patients. We see patients throughout the High Country and surrounding areas (West Jefferson, Jefferson, Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, Wilkesboro, Lenoir, Hickory, and more!).
If you or a loved one snore loudly at night (or have other potential symptoms of sleep apnea), please have a sleep study done to rule out this potentially fatal condition. Please contact us to help guide you.
Services
The road towards successful, lasting solutions for sleep apnea and snoring can have plenty of bumps along the way. Wherever you are in this process, Dr. Stopper and the rest of our team can lend a valuable helping hand. Are you feeling chronically fatigued with no clear reason? Have you been trying to use a CPAP machine without success? Are you unsure what steps to take after receiving the results from a sleep study? Pick the situation that fits best below to learn more.
Sleep Apnea
Treatment
Sleep Apnea Treatment
If someone is worried that they may have sleep apnea, they should immediately consult a doctor.
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Oral Sleep
Appliances
Oral Sleep Appliances
Custom oral appliances can reposition your jaw and/or tongue just enough to prevent airway blockage.
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Sleep Apnea
Testing
Sleep Apnea Testing
Before a patient can get any type of sleep apnea treatment, they must have a proper diagnosis from a certified sleep physician, which is obtained using something called a sleep test.
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Sleep Apnea Consultation
Sleep Apnea Consultation
For patients dealing with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), there is a viable alternative: oral appliance therapy.
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Did you know that snoring can actually be a sign of a very serious and dangerous condition called Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)?
Meet Our Staff
All professionals at Sleep & Headache Solutions maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in the medical field. Read on to learn more about our staff’s experience and training.
Dr. Stopper
Dentist/Owner
Dr. Emily Stopper has been practicing dentistry for over 12 years. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry in 2007. She is dedicated to maintaining a high level of knowledge and skill in the ever-changing field of den-tistry. Dr. Stopper is especially passionate about helping patients who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, a potentially deadly disor-der. Dr. Stopper is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. Being a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine puts Dr. Stopper in an elite group of den-tists as less than 0.3% of dentists in the United States have earned this designation.
In her free time, Dr. Stopper enjoys spending time with her hus-band, Jason, and their 3 children. She also loves traveling, and go-ing to the beach every chance she gets.
Sommer
Office Concierge and Patient Care Coordinator
Sommer graduated from Wilkes Community College in 2017 with her certification in Dental Assisting. Shortly after graduation, she started working at Mountain Town Dental pursuing her dream job. Sommer assists Dr. Stopper and her team with Sleep and Headache Solutions, as well as assisting the other doctors throughout the week.
What Our Patients Say
THE ADVANTAGES OF ORAL APPLIANCE THERAPY
Because of its bulky size, most patients simply leave their CPAP at home whenever they travel, but this can be a big issue for those with sleep apnea who are constantly on the road. An oral appliance can easily fit into your pocket if needed, making it a seamless addition to anyone’s luggage.