The Epworth Sleepiness Scale Quiz
The Epworth Sleepiness Scale is used to determine the level of daytime sleepiness. A score of 10 or more is considered sleepy. A score of 18 or more is very sleepy. If you score 10 or more on this test, you should consider whether you are obtaining adequate sleep, need to improve your sleep hygiene and/or need to see a sleep specialist. These issues should be discussed with your personal physician. Use the following scale to choose the most appropriate number for each situation:
On a sheet of paper, assign a numerical value for each of the following situations. Upon completion, total the numbers and use the scale key below to see where you stand.
0 = would never doze or sleep
1 = slight chance of dozing or sleeping
2 = moderate chance of dozing or sleeping
3 = high chance of dozing or sleeping
Situation
- Sitting and reading
- Watching TV
- Sitting inactive in a public place
- Being a passenger in a motor vehicle for an hour or more
- Lying down in the afternoon
- Sitting and talking to someone
- Sitting quietly after lunch (no alcohol)
- Stopped for a few minutes in traffic while driving
Epworth Sleepiness Scale Key
1-6 – Congratulations, you are getting enough sleep!
7-8 – Your score is average
9 and up – Seek the advice of a sleep specialist without delay
If your score was higher than 9, YOU MAY BE AT HIGH RISK FOR OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA. You should take a home sleep test and have it read by a sleep physician. We can make this easy for you to do. If you would like us to reach out to you, please call Jeppson Dental at 801-356-7701 to learn more about sleep apnea in Provo, Utah.
Sleep Apnea Diagnosis
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Your obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can only be diagnosed by a sleep physician after you have had a sleep study. There are two types of sleep studies:
- Polysomnogram: an in-lab sleep study
- Out-of-center sleep study (OCST): an at-home sleep test
In-lab sleep studies are inconvenient but are the gold standard. Insurances often allow home sleep tests because of their ease, affordability and accuracy. Basically, in-lab tests have more accurate data, but home sleep tests record more natural sleep, as you are in your regular environment. Because we would like to lessen your out-of-pocket expense, our dentist and team will help determine which test is best for you. Home sleep tests are usually our preference because they are very diagnostic as well as being painless, safe and much less expensive. To ease your access to testing, we have three home sleep test units that you can easily check out and use.
The results of your sleep test will be sent to a sleep physician so you can be diagnosed for severity and treatment options. This diagnosis allows Jeppson Dental to help you decide which type of treatment is the best fit for you. Call our office to learn more and schedule a visit with our dentist.
