Treating Sleep Apnea without the Mask

[Steffany Mohan, DDS]

Sleeping with a CPAP machine can prove difficult.  Up to 50 percent of sleep apnea patients do not comply with or tolerate CPAP. Oral appliance therapy can help unmask sleep apnea. Patients like oral appliances because they are comfortable and easy to wear. They are also a more discreet treatment for those who want to change positions during sleep or snuggle their bed partner.

[Fabey Dental Studios]

Sleep apnea is a disorder in which a person’s airway is partially or totally obstructed while they are sleeping. As their body fights to breath, they remain partially or fully awake. This can happen dozens of times a night, causing the person to feel tired throughout the day. Read More..