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What is Sleep Apnea Treatment?

Sleep apnea is a serious sleep-related disorder that affects the way that you breathe at night. During sleep apnea, the soft tissues at the back of the throat relax and cover the upper airway. This causes short pauses to your breathing while you sleep, which then causes you to wake up multiple times throughout the night. Sleep apnea can cause restlessness, exhaustion and has even been linked to other health disorders.

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Oral Appliance Therapy

At Orchard Dentistry & Orthodontics, we work alongside SomnoMed, a trusted name in custom oral devices designed to address sleep apnea and chronic snoring. Their solutions offer a modern, patient-friendly alternative to traditional CPAP machines, focusing on simplicity and everyday comfort.

Each appliance is crafted specifically for your bite and works by gently positioning the jaw to help maintain an open airway during sleep. The result is a more natural feel, improved comfort throughout the night, and better consistency for patients who qualify for this type of treatment.

SomnoMed Avant oral appliance

SomnoDent Avant

A streamlined oral device engineered for a precise fit and designed to support healthy airflow while you sleep.

SomnoMed Avant appliance on model

Custom-Tailored Fit

Every appliance is individually fabricated to match your bite, helping enhance comfort, stability, and long-term wear.

SomnoMed Herbst Advance Elite oral appliance

Herbst Advance Elite

An innovative mandibular advancement device designed to help maintain an open airway, all within a compact and travel-friendly design.

SomnoMed Herbst device on model

CPAP Alternative

Many patients prefer oral appliance therapy for its quiet, portable design, making it easier to use consistently at home or on the go.

What happens during Sleep Apnea Treatment?

The process begins with impressions that are used to make your new sleep apnea oral device. We then fit you with this device to ensure that it fits well. Once the fit is perfect, you’ll be instructed on how to place and remove the device each night. In order for the device to work effectively, it has to be worn every time that you sleep.

This device works by opening up the upper airway, which makes it easier for you to breathe during the night. You should remove the appliance each morning and clean it thoroughly to remove bacteria and odors. If you are suffering from sleep apnea and want to learn more about treatment, call us today to speak with one of our friendly team members.

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Why is Sleep Apnea Treatment needed?

If you fail to treat your sleep apnea, you’ll notice that your quality of life suffers. You may not have the energy to do what you want or need to do, which can have a severe impact on your relationships and career. Because sleep apnea can cause other health problems to develop, it is important to treat it as soon as possible. Thankfully, we use a simple oral device to treat sleep apnea, which can be more comfortable than wearing a large CPAP machine.

Who is a candidate for Sleep Apnea Treatment?

Most patients with mild to moderate sleep apnea can benefit from the type of oral device that we use to treat the condition. To determine if you would benefit from this treatment, we’ll review your health and medical history as well as any sleep study tests that you’ve had done in the past. With this knowledge, we will be able to determine if you would benefit from this type of treatment.

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Our Orchard Dentistry + Orthodontics plan (ODO Plan) is offered to our uninsured patients, providing them with the best discount advantages. It is not insurance. It simply provides discounted fees for dental services for non-insured patients.

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