Oral Dental Appliance for Sleep Apnea

Sleep Apnea Treatment in South Loop, Orland Park, Midway & Chicago

An oral appliance is a small acrylic device that fits over your upper and lower teeth (similar to an orthodontic retainer or mouthguard). This device slightly advances the lower jaw moving the base of the tongue forward to open the airway. This improves breathing and reduces or eliminates snoring and sleep apnea.

There are different types of oral appliances. Pre-fabricated non-custom oral appliances, tongue retaining devices, and custom-made mandibular advancement devices. Our practice provides custom-made mandibular advancement devices that are FDA-approved for the treatment of snoring and sleep apnea. Over-the-counter, pre-fabricated or “boil and bite” appliances are not recommended for the treatment of OSA.

In addition to a detailed history, the doctors will assess the anatomic relationships in the maxillofacial region.  The appliance is customized for each individual patient after taking impressions of your teeth and an X-ray or Scan.

CPAP Machine

According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, oral appliances are indicated for patients with snoring or mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea who prefer oral appliances to Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP). Oral Appliances are also indicated for severe patients, who have difficulty tolerating, are non-compliant with or refuse CPAP.

Oral appliances are comfortable, easy to wear and most people find that it only takes a couple of weeks to become acclimated to wearing the appliance. What’s more, the appliances are small, making them easy to carry when traveling.

Most insurance companies cover Oral Appliance therapy. Our office will collect all pertinent information required by insurance and work with them to ensure maximum coverage. We also offer financing options with approved credit.