Snoring Solutions and Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea is a medical condition that disrupts a person's regular rhythm of sleep. It occurs when breathing stops or becomes restricted, forcing the transition from deep sleep into light sleep, and decreasing the quality of restful sleep. To manage sleep apnea effectively, you must change lifestyle factors, use respiration support devices (CPAP devices), oral devices, or, in extreme cases, undergo surgery.

Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT) may provide an effective alternative to CPAP devices for sleep apnea patients. OAT treatments consist of custom-made devices that push the lower jaw forward and open airways, increasing airflow and relieving symptoms.

Do you feel exhausted during the day? Do you feel a decline in your concentration and daily productivity? Is your spouse or your family members not having a restful night because of snoring? We are proud to offer digitally scanned and custom-fitted snore guards to give you the sleep you deserve. 

Together with your physician or a sleep medicine doctor, our dentists can prescribe a custom oral appliance to help you reduce snoring and mild sleep apnea. These devices hold the jaw forward and keep the tongue from collapsing back into the airway, allowing for easy breathing throughout the night. You will feel more comfortable with gradual adjustments and get a better night’s rest when you use these appliances.

Severe sleep apnea can only be treated with CPAP.

Addressing Snoring Concerns

Snoring happens when airflow has been blocked or reduced, causing throat and soft palate tissues to vibrate. One effective solution to mitigate its effects is using a snore protector. This ensures your throat's airway doesn’t collapse throughout the night.

Important factors contributing to snoring include:

  • Swelling of mouth, nose, or throat tissues (including the tonsils)

  • Congested nasal passages (often due to colds or allergies)

  • Reduced muscle tone (resulting from aging or lack of physical activity)

  • Excess body weight leads to a constricted airway

  • Certain medications that induce muscle relaxation

Snoring Therapy

Snoring therapy focuses on addressing mild to moderate airway narrowing or blockage, often achieved through the use of a snore guard to maintain an open, unobstructed throat airway during sleep. However, in cases of severe Sleep Apnea, you have to use CPAP.