What are my options for Sleep Apnea Treatment?
Traditional treatment involved a large CPAP machine. CPAP stands for: Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. It distributes a stream of compressed air through a plastic tube connected to a nasal pillow, nose mask, or full-face mask. The compressed air allows for your airway to stay open correctly so your airway does not collapse during sleep. Patients who are prescribed a CPAP machine, generally do not use it, due to it's discomfort, immobility, and noisiness. However, with technological advances, we are able to provide oral appliance therapy to help treat sleep apnea.
However, with technological advances, we are able to provide oral appliance therapy (OAT) to help treat sleep apnea. If the CPAP machine is not a requirement, because your Sleep Apnea is not severe, we recommend that you get an mouth appliance to help aid you to get better rest. Fortunately, there are a plethora of choices you may choose from, because we want to provide you with the best treatment that works for you. Alongside you and a sleep physician, we can explain what steps and options you need in order to get the sleep you are entitled to! OAT will help you receive better treatment sans the need for surgery or the CPAP machine. Browse below to see what may be your best fit.
Thornton Adjustable Positioner (TAP®)
Composed of two separate arches containing a mechanism which permits advancement of the lower jaw.
Silent Nite
Small device with tiny connectors attached to transparent flexible upper and lower forms.
MicrO₂® Sleep and Snore Device
It allows more tongue space with its lingual-free design. One piece construction. It minimizes risk of TMJ and other craniofacial complications. It is made with improved biocompatible materials.
The SUAD
This allows more lateral movement than most appliances. Especially made for patients who grind their teeth at night. The thermoflex material usually requires heating in warm/hot water to soften it enough to place it every night. It comes with a Morning Repositioner, used for isometric exercises for 15 minutes in morning to help the bite return to normal.
The OASYS Oral/Nasal Airway System
First dental device to be reviewed by both the dental and ENT divisions of the FDA and to be approved as a dental device for treatment of snoring and sleep apnea. It works through mandibular repositioning and also as a nasal dilator for reduction of nasal resistance and improved nasal breathing.
SomnoDent MAS
One of the most comfortable appliances. It is custom made to fit your mouth. It does not impose on your tongue. You have the ability to open and close your jaw.
Narval™ CC
It is discreet and non-invasive. It has customized design makes for a comfortable fit. It allows you to talk, drink, and close your mouth while sleeping. 84% of users report successful treatment with regular wear.
Elastic Mandibular Advancement (EMA) Appliance
It is helpful with patients that have a larger than normal tongue. It uses bands with different lengths and stiffness that are changed to create more forward movement of the mandible.