The CPAP Alternative

A banner with the text which would you prefer? It then displays an old clunky sleep apnea machine compared to a sleek manageable oral appliance

Did you try a CPAP and couldn’t get used to it?  You can’t tolerate it for more than a couple of hours?

Are you tired of having marks in your face from the straps or getting tangled in the tubing?  

Do You Snore?
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AN ORAL APPLIANCE COULD BE AN ALTERNATIVE: 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.  You and your partner can finally get a good night’s sleep and wake up refreshed in the morning!

CPAP device while asleepOlder couple sleeping without CPAP 

Older couple before sleeping without CPAP device

Oral appliance therapy is a non invasive treatment for OSA.  These devices are small, very effective and easy to travel with!  Our sleep only practice is dedicated to treat patients with oral appliances.  

THE SLEEP TEAM provides custom-made mandibular advancement devices that are FDA-approved and made in the USA for the treatment of snoring and sleep apnea. Dr. Rodriguez-Valle will tailor the appliance design to the needs of each patient.

                 Oral Appliance may be an option for snoring         a white sleep apnea appliance shown on a white background              Clear sleep apnea appliance  

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 patients who have difficulty tolerating, are non-compliant or refuse CPAP therapy.