An at-home sleep test you wear in your own bed
No wires, no sleep lab, no night away from home. You wear a small ring on your finger while you sleep, and Dr. Jeff Buxton reviews what it records with you. For most adults, it is the first step toward real answers about snoring, tiredness, and breathing at night. Reach out and our team will go over the cost and get a ring to you.
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What happens while you sleep is hard to see on your own
You might know you snore because someone told you. You might know you wake up tired no matter how early you go to bed. What you cannot see is what your breathing, oxygen, and sleep cycles are doing through the night.
That is where a sleep test helps. Real data from a normal night in your own bed gives Dr. Buxton a starting point, so the conversation about your airway is based on what is actually happening, instead of guesswork. That is why it is the standard first step for most adult patients at our Draper office.
- Worn at home, on your normal schedule
- A small ring, with no tangle of wires
- Results reviewed with Dr. Buxton
Signs a sleep test may be a good next step
None of these signs tells you what is causing them. A sleep test is one way to start finding out.
Snoring
Loud or nightly snoring, or a partner who has moved to the guest room.
Waking up tired
A full night in bed, and you still wake up feeling like you never slept.
Pauses or gasping
Someone has noticed you stop breathing, choke, or gasp during sleep.
Daytime fog
Trouble focusing, afternoon crashes, or leaning hard on caffeine to get through the day.
Morning headaches or clenching
Waking with a headache, a tight jaw, or signs of grinding.
Struggling with CPAP
You have tried CPAP and want to understand your options, or you want updated data before exploring alternatives.
It all starts with an airway consultation
Before anyone talks treatment, we get the full picture. Your consultation with Dr. Buxton includes:
- A 3D CBCT scan of the airway, jaws, and joints
- A digital intraoral scan (no goopy molds)
- Photos and a hands-on exam of breathing, tongue, and bite
- A plain-language walkthrough of what we see and what your options are
Airway consultation: {$350 for kids and adults}
A clearer picture of your night
The ring we use is an FDA-cleared home sleep testing device. Worn overnight, it records signals from your finger and uses them to estimate what is happening during sleep, including:
- Breathing interruptions (reported as an apnea hypopnea index, or AHI)
- Blood oxygen levels and drops through the night
- How stable or fragmented your sleep is
- Time spent in lighter, deep, and REM sleep
- Heart rhythm patterns during sleep
These readings are screening data. A diagnosis of sleep apnea requires appropriate testing and interpretation by qualified medical providers, and when a diagnosis is needed, we refer you to a sleep physician we work with, or you're welcome to see a physician of your choice.
From ring to results in a few simple steps
Request your test
Call our Draper office or send us a message, and our team will reach out to go over the cost, take care of payment, and get you set up. You can pick the ring up at the office or have it shipped to you.
Sleep like you normally do
Charge the ring, connect it to the app, put it on at bedtime, and sleep in your own bed.
Return the data
The ring's app uploads your night so our team can pull the report.
Review with Dr. Buxton
Dr. Buxton walks through your results in plain language and explains what they may mean for your airway. When a diagnosis is needed, we refer you to a sleep physician we work with, or you can see a physician of your choice.
Plan your next step
If the data points toward an airway concern, the next step is usually an adult airway consultation with 3D CBCT imaging.
Answers first, then a plan built around the root cause
A sleep test is a starting point. If your results suggest your airway is working hard at night, Dr. Buxton looks for why, starting with an adult airway consultation that includes a 3D CBCT airway scan, a digital intraoral scan, and a hands-on exam.
From there, adult care here often follows a clear sequence: expansion with DOMEzero or Vivos appliance therapy to create room, clear aligners to finish, and, for many snorers, QuietNite laser treatment of the soft palate. Options like sleep apnea treatment and CPAP alternatives are always discussed in coordination with your sleep testing and your medical providers.
What patients and families say
Real Google reviews from our Draper office, Dr. Buxton's patients, and Toothpillow families. Individual experiences; every airway is different.
"Dr. Buxton really cares about his patients. I couldn't be happier with the results! ... Not to mention the new office and decor are absolutely stunning. Everyone in the office is so friendly!"
"Love this place so much! They Have helped me with my kids but also myself. AMAZING!!!"
"I totally trust Dr. Buxton for his care of my dental issues. The office staff are nice and personable! Just had another visit today. Dr. Buxton took care of my dental problem with excellent professional skills. He is so caring and honest with his patients! Thank you! Dr. Buxton is so patient and empathetic when he explained the dental treatment plan to me! Thank you again! Excellent experience with Dr. ..."
Frequently asked questions
How does an at-home sleep test work?
You wear a small ring on your finger for a night of normal sleep at home. It records signals like oxygen levels and heart rhythm patterns, and its software uses them to estimate breathing interruptions and sleep stages. Dr. Buxton then reviews the results with you.
Can a home sleep test diagnose sleep apnea?
Home sleep testing is one of the tools used in the diagnostic process, but a diagnosis of sleep apnea requires appropriate testing and interpretation by qualified medical providers. When a diagnosis is needed, we refer you to a sleep physician we work with, or you can see a physician of your choice.
Is the ring comfortable to sleep in?
Most people find it easy to forget about. It is a small ring worn on one finger, with no wires, nasal tubes, or chest straps, and you sleep in your own bed.
Do kids need a sleep test?
Kids usually skip this step. For children, we typically start with a pediatric airway consultation. The at-home sleep test is designed as the first step for most adult patients.
What happens after my sleep test?
Dr. Buxton reviews your results with you. If they point toward an airway concern, the usual next step is an adult airway consultation with 3D CBCT imaging so we can look for the root cause and talk through options like DOMEzero expansion.
How do I get a home sleep test in Utah?
Call our Draper office at (801) 893-0234 or send us a message, and our team will reach out to go over the cost, take care of payment, and get you set up. You can pick the ring up at the office or have it shipped to you. We see adults from Salt Lake City, Sandy, South Jordan, and across the Salt Lake valley.
Treatments that often go together
Sleep Apnea Treatment
Snoring, waking tired, or struggling with CPAP? An airway-first plan that starts with a sleep test and looks for the root cause.
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Snoring Treatment
QuietNite is a non-invasive laser designed to tighten soft palate tissue and may help reduce snoring.
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CPAP Alternatives
If the CPAP is sitting in a drawer, you have options worth exploring, in coordination with your physician.
Learn more →Schedule your airway consultation
Book online or call. Consultations for kids, teens, and adults at our Draper office.
14203 Minuteman Drive #101
Draper, UT 84020
Just off I-15, minutes from IKEA
Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM
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