Snoring Treatment
Oral appliance therapy improves snoring and obstructive sleep apnea by favorably positioning the jaw and tongue to keep the airway open during sleep. When used appropriately and in combination with minimally invasive treatment, oral appliances can enhance results, particularly in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
Oral appliances, sometimes called dental appliances, are similar in appearance to a mouth guard or retainer and are worn only while you sleep. They work by keeping the soft tissue in the mouth from collapsing and obstructing breathing.
At Sereno, our specialized sleep dentists work with our physicians to fabricate custom oral appliances for patients in an integrated and comprehensive approach to treatment. As the appliance is introduced, we use acoustic reflection technology, called pharyngometry and rhinometry, to monitor changes in the airway and assure optimal positioning.
Oral appliances, sometimes called dental appliances, are similar in appearance to mouth guards or retainers and are worn only while you sleep. They work by keeping the soft tissue in the mouth from collapsing and obstructing breathing.
At Sereno, our specialized sleep dentist works with our physician to fabricate custom oral appliances for patients in an integrated and comprehensive approach to treatment. As the appliance is introduced, we use acoustic reflection technology, called pharyngometry and rhinometry, to monitor changes in the airway and assure optimal positioning.
Advantages of Oral Appliance Therapy
- Non-invasive treatment for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. Precision-made and clinically tested FDA cleared appliances.
- Significantly improves sleep apnea symptoms including oxygen saturation and daytime sleepiness. Studies show that 96% of patients experienced subjective improvements in sleep apnea and the average apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) decreased by 83% with oral appliance therapy.
- Considerably higher compliance rates than CPAP (approximately 3x higher).
- Now recommended by The American Academy of Sleep Medicine for treating mild to moderate sleep apnea, and more severe sleep apnea in patients who are unwilling or unable to tolerate CPAP.
