Detailed Introduction
Ashtabula Sleep Medicine is a dedicated clinic located at 5005 State Rd, Ashtabula, OH 44004, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. The clinic is primarily led by Dr. Michael Sivik, a DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) who has specialized in dental sleep medicine, offering oral appliance therapy as a significant treatment option for sleep apnea.
Dr. Sivik, a native of Mentor, Ohio, graduated from Case Western Reserve University and then the Case Western School of Dental Medicine. He has extensively pursued continuing education in dental sleep medicine, including over 100 hours of training from nationally recognized, Board Certified dentists specializing in sleep-disordered breathing. His vision for Ashtabula Sleep Medicine is to serve patients with mild to moderate sleep apnea, as well as those with severe sleep apnea who may have tried and been intolerant or non-compliant with CPAP machines.
Ashtabula Sleep Medicine offers convenient services, including in-home sleep tests. These take-home tests not only screen for sleep apnea but also include sensors to check jaw muscle activity, which can help determine the appropriate sleep appliance or additional treatments. The clinic also offers Botox/Xeomin treatments to deactivate jaw muscles for those with extreme activity during sleep, which can also aid with migraines, cluster headaches, trigger points, and myofascial pain.
The clinic strives to make treatment accessible by being in-network with most major medical insurances, including Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), United Health Care (UHC), Medical Mutual, Cigna, Aetna/Coventry, Humana, and Medicare, aiming to minimize out-of-pocket expenses for patients. Ashtabula Sleep Medicine operates Monday through Thursday from 8 am to 5 pm, and Friday from 8 am to 4 pm.
Dr. Sivik's practice is also affiliated with Ashtabula Dental Associates, indicating a comprehensive approach to patient care where general dentists and specialists collaborate. He is a member of professional organizations such as the American Dental Association, Ohio Dental Association, Northeast Dental Society, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
