Custom oral appliance therapy that improves airflow and helps you finally get restful sleep.
Sleep should leave you feeling rested and refreshed. If you struggle with loud snoring, daytime fatigue, or interrupted sleep, obstructive sleep apnea may be affecting your health and quality of life.
At Tree City Family Dental, we provide custom oral appliance therapy for patients diagnosed with sleep apnea who are seeking an alternative to traditional CPAP treatment.
Sleep apnea is a condition that causes breathing to repeatedly stop and start during sleep. These interruptions can prevent your body from receiving adequate oxygen and restful sleep.
Untreated sleep apnea has been associated with:
Because symptoms often develop gradually, many patients don’t realize they have sleep apnea until they undergo evaluation.
Sleep apnea is diagnosed by a physician, often through a sleep study that monitors breathing patterns, oxygen levels, and sleep cycles. If your physician determines that oral appliance therapy is an appropriate treatment option, our team can work with you to create a custom appliance designed to improve airflow during sleep.
A cone beam x-ray is an excellent starting point for diagnosing due to evaluation of tonsils and airway size.
Oral appliances are custom-made devices worn while sleeping. They help reposition the jaw and airway structures to reduce airway obstruction and improve breathing.
Benefits may include:
Many patients find oral appliance therapy easier to incorporate into their nightly routine.
While snoring doesn’t always indicate sleep apnea, it can still disrupt sleep for both you and your partner. Before recommending treatment, our team carefully evaluates patients to rule out underlying sleep apnea and ensure the appropriate solution is provided.
If you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea or are looking for alternatives to CPAP therapy, Tree City Family Dental may be able to help. We’ll work closely with your physician to determine whether oral appliance therapy is right for you. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.