Sleep Apnea Dental Appliance in Oakley, CA

Sleep Apnea Treatment at dentist near you

Sleep apnea isn’t something you want to encounter, but it affects many people. The most common type, known as obstructive sleep apnea, happens when a physical obstruction occurs to the airways, blocking them and causing the normal breathing patterns to stop and repeatedly start during sleep.

At Delta Family Dentistry, we ensure you have healthy, sound, and uninterrupted sleep for optimal health, productivity, and well-being. Our dentist can fit you with a customized oral appliance that helps with your sleep apnea condition.

Who is a Candidate?

To be considered a good candidate for sleep apnea oral appliance therapy, it is prudent for our dentist to diagnose and evaluate your case. You must be diagnosed with mild or moderate sleep apnea; alternatives like CPAP may work better for individuals with high or severe sleep apnea.

How Does Sleep Apnea Oral Appliance Work?

Oral appliances for sleep apnea work by pulling or pushing the lower jaw to a forward position; doing so helps the tongue to remain within a position that won’t block the airway. As such, it reduces the possibility of snoring or the tongue getting to a position that obstructs the airways during sleep.

According to the Department of Health, 80 percent of individuals use an oral appliance over the typical CPAP machine to treat their sleep apnea condition. An oral appliance is an ideal alternative to a CPAP machine. It is customized for each individual and can be adjusted to provide optimal results. It is also non-invasive, easy to maintain, and comfortable. It does not feel bulky in the mouth.

When fabricating the oral appliance, our dentist obtains your mouth and teeth impression that works as a mold for creating a model to make the oral device. In the end, you will have a customized oral device.

Visit our dentist in Oakley, CA, to be evaluated for oral appliance therapy if you have obstructive sleep apnea. Delta Family Dentistry cares about your health and wants to make breathing easier.

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