Bothered by your CPAP?  We have the Perfect Solution… Oral Appliances!

cpmparison of two men sleeping, one with CPAP device and the other sleeping comfortably with a sleep apnea appliance

Say goodbye to cumbersome CPAP machines and hello to the convenience and effectiveness of custom-made oral appliances.  An oral appliance is a small retainer that fits over your upper and lower teeth (similar to a mouth guard or an orthodontic retainer). This device slightly advances the lower jaw moving the base of the tongue forward to open the airway. This improves breathing and reduces or eliminates snoring and sleep apnea.
   

OUR SLEEP ONLY PRACTICE IS EXCLUSIVELY DEDICATED TO TREATING PATIENTS

WITH ORAL APPLIANCES!

Advantages of Oral Appliance Therapy

Many sleep apnea patients prefer oral appliance therapy as opposed to other treatment methods because:

  • Oral appliance therapy is non-surgical and non-invasive treatment for snoring and apnea.
  • Unlike a CPAP machine, an oral appliances are quiet, it does NOT make noise that can disturb the wearer or their bed partner.
  • Using and maintaining a sleep appliance is much simpler and more affordable compared to a CPAP machine since there are no filters and parts to change.
  • Sleep appliances are small and easy to travel with and can easily fit into virtually any bag, purse, or pocket.
  • They are easy to clean.
  • Sleep appliances are custom designed for each patient to maximize their comfort and results.
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Custom-Made for Every Patient

At THE SLEEP TEAM, we don’t simply take an impression of a patient’s teeth and send them home with an generic mouthguard. Rather, we spend the time to fully understand a patients needs and use this information to digitally design a custom appliance that fits perfectly and improves their sleep.

To learn about the different types of oral appliances and find out which one is right for you, come visit us!

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Who Could Benefit from an Oral Appliance? 

Oral appliance therapy is typically recommended for patients who:

  • Snore and want to sleep in the same room as their partner
  • Use a CPAP machine but it’s not working out as expected
  • Travel a lot of the time for business or pleasure and need a small and simple therapy
  • Feel claustrophobic with their mask on and can’t keep it on all night
  • Don’t like their CPAP machine or can’t use it
  • Want to avoid sleep apnea surgery
  • Have undergone Inspire or other sleep apnea surgery, were not effective and still struggle with sleep
  • Want an affordable and easy way to manage their condition
  • Want a simpler solution compatible with their active lifestyle 

How Can You Get an Oral Appliance?

Dr. Rodriguez-Valle has received additional special education and training on how to provide appliances that can reposition the jaw during sleep in order to help patients stop snoring and overcome sleep apnea. Call our office for an appointment and see if you are a candidate for oral appliance therapy.  A patient must be properly diagnosed with a sleep study before any appliance can be manufactured.

According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, oral appliances are indicated for patients with snoring and mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea who prefer oral appliances to Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP). Oral Appliances are also indicated for severe patients, who have difficulty tolerating, are non-compliant with or refuse CPAP therapy.