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→ Call NowSleep apnea is a disorder marked by repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep, most often due to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). With OSA, the muscles in the throat relax excessively, momentarily blocking airflow. This restriction lowers oxygen levels in the blood, potentially leading to fatigue, high blood pressure, and serious risks like heart disease.
Common signs of sleep apnea include:
Sleep apnea doesn’t just disrupt your nights; left untreated, it can impact your health and daily life.
Oral Appliance Therapy is a modern, comfortable solution for treating obstructive sleep apnea. This treatment involves wearing a custom-fitted device in the mouth that gently repositions the jaw, helping to keep the airway open during sleep. The appliance is compact, easy to use, and tailored to fit each patient, making it a popular choice for those seeking an alternative to more cumbersome treatments. Unlike CPAP machines, Oral Appliance Therapy is non-invasive, quiet, and allows you to move naturally while sleeping.
Oral Appliance Therapy offers a comfortable, low-maintenance solution to sleep apnea. The treatment involves wearing a custom-fitted oral appliance that gently adjusts your jaw to keep your airway open while you sleep. Unlike CPAP machines, this device is completely silent, discreet, and easy to wear—fitting like a mouth guard and freeing you from bulky masks or tubing.
After a consultation to assess your needs, we’ll create an appliance designed to maximize both comfort and effectiveness. By consistently using this simple device each night, you’ll not only improve the quality of your sleep but also reduce serious health risks associated with sleep apnea, such as high blood pressure, stroke, and heart complications.
Imagine waking up feeling rested, focused, and ready for the day. With Oral Appliance Therapy, you can expect less snoring, more energy, and improved health—no bulky machines required!
For years, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines have been the primary treatment for sleep apnea. However, many patients find CPAP challenging to use regularly due to the device's noise, bulk, and maintenance requirements. Oral Appliance Therapy, offered by Dentistry of Arizona, provides an alternative that’s simple, quiet, and easier to integrate into daily life. Here’s why it might be the better option for you:
Unlike CPAP machines, which require a mask that can feel restrictive, an oral appliance is a custom-fitted device that fits comfortably inside your mouth. It’s non-invasive, allowing you to move freely while you sleep without worrying about a mask slipping off.
CPAP machines create a steady, often noticeable noise that can disrupt both your sleep and your partner’s. In contrast, an oral appliance is completely silent, allowing you and those around you to rest peacefully without any machine noise.
For those who travel, a CPAP machine can be cumbersome to pack, with tubes, a mask, and a power supply. Oral appliances, on the other hand, are compact, easy to carry, and don’t require electricity, making them ideal for travel or simply minimizing your bedside setup.
CPAP devices require regular cleaning, filter changes, and maintenance, which can be time-consuming. With an oral appliance, upkeep is simple and requires only basic cleaning, making it a more manageable choice for many patients.
Studies have shown that patients using Oral Appliance Therapy tend to have higher compliance rates compared to CPAP, as it’s easier to use and less intrusive. With consistent use, many patients experience reduced snoring, improved sleep quality, and significant health benefits, like reduced blood pressure and a lowered risk of heart complications.
Your journey to better sleep starts with a consultation with Dr. Allen Ewell at Dentistry of Arizona in Surprise. During this visit, we’ll discuss your symptoms, assess your risk factors, and perform non-invasive evaluations of your airway to understand your unique needs. Additionally, we’ll arrange an at-home evaluation, covered by most medical insurance plans, to give us a detailed view of your sleep patterns and breathing habits.
We’ll coordinate a simple at-home evaluation to assess how your breathing is affected during sleep. This helps us design an appliance that improves airflow and supports more restful sleep.
With the results from your evaluation and a detailed consultation, we’ll take precise impressions or digital scans of your mouth to create a personalized oral sleep appliance. This custom-fit device is carefully crafted to provide maximum comfort and optimal positioning, allowing for effective, unobstructed breathing while you sleep.
After receiving your appliance, we’ll schedule periodic follow-up visits to ensure it fits comfortably and is effectively reducing your sleep apnea symptoms. During these visits, we’ll check for any needed adjustments and monitor your progress to help you achieve long-term improvements in sleep quality and overall health.
If you answered 'Yes' to 2 or more of these questions, you may have sleep apnea.
Schedule a complimentary consultation with Dentistry of Arizona to find out if you have sleep apnea and if our custom Oral Appliance Therapy is right for you. Oral appliance therapy may be covered by a portion of medical insurance.