About sleep appliances
Oral appliance therapy uses a custom-made device, similar to a retainer, that gently positions your lower jaw slightly forward while you sleep. This keeps the airway open, dramatically reducing snoring and the airway collapse behind obstructive sleep apnea.
For patients with mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea — or those who cannot tolerate a CPAP machine — a dental sleep appliance is a proven, far more convenient alternative. It is small, quiet, travel-friendly, and requires no electricity or mask.
We work alongside your physician and sleep study results to make sure an oral appliance is the right choice for you, then craft a device that fits precisely and comfortably.
When you might need this
If any of the following sound familiar, it may be time to schedule a visit. Only a doctor can diagnose your specific situation, but these are common reasons patients come in for sleep appliances.
Loud, chronic snoring
Snoring that disrupts your sleep — or your partner’s — is the most common reason patients seek an oral appliance.
A sleep apnea diagnosis
If a sleep study has diagnosed mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea, an oral appliance may be an ideal treatment.
You can’t tolerate CPAP
Many people find CPAP masks uncomfortable. An oral appliance is a quiet, mask-free alternative for appropriate cases.
Daytime fatigue
Waking up tired despite a full night’s sleep can be a sign of interrupted breathing overnight.
Morning headaches or dry mouth
Both can be linked to snoring and disrupted nighttime breathing.
You travel often
A compact oral appliance is far easier to travel with than a CPAP machine.
Your visit, step by step
- 01
Evaluation & coordination
We review your symptoms and sleep-study results and coordinate with your physician to confirm oral appliance therapy is appropriate.
- 02
Precise digital scan
We take a comfortable digital impression of your teeth — no messy trays — to build a device that fits exactly.
- 03
Custom fabrication
Your appliance is crafted from durable, comfortable materials and calibrated to your ideal jaw position.
- 04
Fitting & adjustment
We fit the appliance, fine-tune the jaw position for comfort and effectiveness, and show you how to wear and clean it.
- 05
Follow-up & monitoring
We check in on your results and comfort, adjusting as needed and coordinating any follow-up sleep testing with your physician.
Why patients choose us for this
Custom, comfortable fit
Every appliance is made from a precise digital scan for a fit you’ll actually wear every night.
A CPAP alternative
For appropriate cases, a quiet, mask-free device that’s easy to travel with.
Physician coordination
We work with your doctor and sleep-study results so your care is properly guided.
Experienced doctors
our experienced dentists with deep experience in bite and jaw mechanics.