Sleep Apnea

Find Real Relief for Your Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea treatment can give you better rest, more energy, and sharper focus during the day. A custom dental appliance can help you sleep more soundly through the night and wake up feeling genuinely rested instead of dragging yourself through the morning. It will reduce or eliminate snoring, so your partner also gets a better night's rest.

Treating sleep apnea also lowers your risk of serious health consequences linked to untreated apnea. Our team will perform a screening and refer you to a physician for a sleep study if needed. This helps you get the right diagnosis and the most effective treatment for your situation.

Understanding Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when your airway becomes blocked while you sleep. As the soft tissues and tongue at the back of your throat relax, they can collapse and cut off your airway.

When that happens, your body jolts itself awake just long enough to take a few normal breaths before drifting back to sleep — often with a loud snort or gasp that neither you nor your bed partner can ignore.

This cycle can repeat itself dozens or even hundreds of times each night in severe cases. It leaves you exhausted, no matter how many hours you spend in bed.

Why Treatment Matters

Untreated sleep apnea has been linked to serious health conditions including high blood pressure, heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, and depression. Sleep apnea is harmful because it blocks your oxygen supply while you're sleeping. This interferes with your sleep and leaves you feeling weak and tired the next day. Getting sleep apnea treatment can improve your quality of life as well as your life expectancy.

Custom Oral Appliances: A Comfortable Alternative

A custom oral sleep appliance offers a comfortable, quiet alternative to a CPAP machine that addresses your symptoms and protects your long-term health. If your CPAP is uncomfortable, ineffective, or your diagnosis is mild enough, an oral appliance may replace it. We work closely with your primary care physician to determine the right approach for your sleep disorder.

Your appliance fits comfortably in your mouth, moving your lower jaw forward to keep your airway open while you sleep. This gives your body the quality rest it needs to function well during the day.

Getting Started

If you suspect you or someone you love may have sleep apnea, getting evaluated sooner rather than later is important. You can complete a sleep questionnaire privately and bring it to your next appointment or dental checkup. Our team will perform a screening and refer you to a physician for a sleep study if needed.