Oral Appliance Therapy
If you're interested in an alternative to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), oral appliance therapy might be a solution. Our office offers various oral appliances that reposition your tongue and jaws to open the airway and promote better sleep. Your sleep specialist can customize a treatment plan and oral device based on your sleep apnea symptoms and the severity of your condition.
CPAP works by pushing pressurized air through a hose and mask that fits over the mouth and nose to maintain steady breathing and prevent apnea episodes. However, the machine can be noisy, inconvenient, costly, and uncomfortable for many patients who simply don't wear them, risking their health. Our dental practice offers oral appliance therapy as an alternative for those who qualify.
What Is Oral Appliance Therapy?
Oral appliance therapy (OAT) is effective for those who snore or have mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The oral appliance fits comfortably over the teeth, like a mouthguard or orthodontic retainer, while you sleep. This dental appliance repositions the jaw slightly forward, opening the airway and preventing the tongue from blocking the throat so you can breathe freely.
Benefits of Oral Appliance Therapy
Oral appliance therapy is a non-invasive treatment that effectively and easily fits many patients' lifestyles and offers many benefits compared to a CPAP machine.
- Portable
- Convenient
- Easy to wear
- Comfortably
- Quiet
- Easy to maintain and clean
A custom oral appliance can revitalize your health, improve your sleep, and restore your energy.
Contact Us Today for Sleep Apnea Treatment
Do you have OSA or snore but don't want to use CPAP to treat symptoms? Your sleep specialist can screen and test you for sleep apnea and determine if oral appliance therapy is right for you.
Your doctor will first assess your oral cavity, head, and neck and provide a thorough screening and sleep apnea questionnaire. Depending on your results, they can offer you a sleep test and provide the best treatments for you and your needs.
Don't hesitate to contact us today to learn more about oral appliance therapy and schedule your consultation.