Sleep Apnea Solutions
Oral appliance therapy is an effective treatment option for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) provided by Advanced Orthodontic Center. A custom-fit oral sleep appliance can improve your sleep, restore your alertness and revitalize your health. Worn only during sleep, an oral appliance fits like a sports mouth guard or an orthodontic retainer. It supports the jaw in a forward position to help maintain an open upper airway. Research shows that oral appliance therapy is an effective treatment option for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.
If you and your doctor decide that oral appliance therapy is the best treatment option for you, then your doctor will write a prescription for you to receive a custom-made oral appliance. You also will receive a referral to a qualified orthodontist who can provide oral appliance therapy. More than 100 oral appliances have received FDA clearance. Your orthodontist will recommend the oral appliance that is best for you. Oral appliance therapy is covered by many medical insurance plans.
Oral appliance therapy is an effective, non-invasive treatment that fits easily into your lifestyle. Patients like oral appliance therapy because it is:
- Comfortable
- Easy to wear
- Quiet
- Portable
- Convenient for travel
- Easy to care for