Sleep-disordered breathing, like snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), doesn’t just affect your sleep. It can severely impact your heart health, energy levels, and even your personality and interpersonal relationships. If you’ve been told you snore or have been diagnosed with mild to moderate OSA, a custom dental appliance from a prosthodontist may be a life-changing, CPAP-free alternative.
Understanding Sleep Apnea and Snoring
Snoring happens when soft tissues in the throat vibrate as air passes through a partially blocked airway. Obstructive sleep apnea takes that a step further, with those tissues fully collapsing during sleep and causing several brief breathing stoppages throughout the night. Left untreated, OSA has been linked to high blood pressure, stroke, daytime fatigue, irritability, and cognitive issues.
How Dental Appliances Can Help
A dental sleep appliance (also called a mandibular advancement device) gently repositions a person’s jaw forward to keep their airway open during sleep. Unlike bulky CPAP machines, these devices are compact, silent, and easy to travel with. Custom-made by a prosthodontist like Dr. John Chen, these appliances are tailored to a patient’s bite and jaw structure to ensure maximum comfort and effectiveness. Many patients notice reduced or eliminated snoring and improved sleep quality within just a few nights.
Why Choose a Prosthodontist in Aurora?
As a prosthodontic specialist, Dr. Chen and the entire excellent Uptown Dentistry and Prosthodontics team bring advanced training in oral appliances that address both sleep apnea and complex dental concerns. If you’re CPAP-intolerant or want a quieter, more portable solution, we can evaluate whether a dental appliance is right for you.
Comfortable, Non-Invasive Sleep Apnea Relief in Aurora, CO
If you’re in Aurora and want to explore how a custom dental appliance can help treat sleep apnea, reduce snoring, and return you to sweet dreams, contact Dr. John Chen and the caring and experienced Uptown Dentistry and Prosthodontics team to schedule a consultation.