Oral Appliance Therapy – CPAP Alternative

Oral appliances are also used in combination with surgery, weight loss, and traditional CPAP therapy.

Patients find oral appliance therapy to be:

At the Center for Sleep Medicine, your sleep physician will review your sleep study findings with you and discuss all of the treatment options available to you. If you choose oral appliance therapy, you will be referred to a dentist with specialized training in dental sleep medicine.

All of our dentists our board-certified in dental sleep medicine by The American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. Our dental sleep medicine expert will determine if you are a candidate for an Oral Appliance and select the most appropriate appliance to meet your specific needs.

All of our dentists are led by Diplomates of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine and follow guidelines of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine and American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the highest standards in dental sleep medicine.

In addition, we have staff dedicated solely to the processing of medical insurance for oral appliances. Our knowledgeable staff will obtain preapproval of your appliance and submit all claims on your behalf.

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends a qualified dentist use a custom, titratable appliance over non –custom oral devices. Over the counter or “boil and bite” appliances do not fit the teeth precisely like custom made appliances.

They are often ineffective because they are not retentive enough to hold the lower jaw in a protrusive position. We use only FDA approved, custom made appliances that accurately fit your teeth for comfortable, effective use.