What are the symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea?
- Loud snoring that often disturbs partners or family members
- Waking up gasping for breath
- Dry mouth
- Bad breath
- Morning headaches
- Marked daytime fatigue
- Irritability
Sleep Better Solution offers non-invasive oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea in Lodi, NJ. To learn more or schedule a consultation, please call
.What is Non-invasive Oral Appliance Therapy for Sleep Apnea?
Oral appliance therapy is a comfortable, convenient treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. Many patients with sleep apnea resort to bulky CPAP equipment to get a good night’s rest. Our oral appliances relieve sleep apnea symptoms without masks, hoses, or noisy base stations.
About Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the patient’s airway becomes blocked during sleep. The throat muscles may relax too much during the night, and excess tissue or a large tongue may block the airway.
When a patient sleeps, respiration starts and stops repeatedly. The patient may snore loudly or wake, gasping for breath. They may wake up irritable and exhausted and complain of morning headaches, among other distressing symptoms.
Why Choose Sleep Better Solution
Dr. Steven Liao is an active International Academy of Sleep member and a New Jersey Top Doctor. In his decade-long dental practice, he has treated many patients with obstructive sleep apnea and helped them overcome its symptoms.
Our practice provides expert treatment from dedicated professionals. We ensure that our patients learn about sleep apnea to enable them to make informed choices. We use cutting-edge sleep technology to evaluate, treat, and monitor our patients.
Our practice provides expert treatment from dedicated professionals. We ensure that our patients learn about sleep apnea to enable them to make informed choices. We use cutting-edge sleep technology to evaluate, treat, and monitor our patients.
Procedures Offered
Sleep Apnea Screening
Before prescribing your oral appliance, your doctor will screen you for symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea. They will send you home with a unique ring that tracks your sleep quality.
iTero Intraoral Scanner
To fit your device, your doctor will first take digital impressions using the iTero intraoral scanner. The scanner replaces messy, time-consuming impressions.
The doctor takes two impressions: one at rest and one with the lower jaw forward. Your doctor will use both sets of impressions to create the ProSomnus appliance.
The doctor takes two impressions: one at rest and one with the lower jaw forward. Your doctor will use both sets of impressions to create the ProSomnus appliance.
ProSomnus EVO
Our practice offers the ProSomnus EVO oral appliance. This advanced device gently holds the lower jaw forward during sleep, opening the airway and preventing its collapse. A slight alteration in the jaw's position is enough to ward off most symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea.
The ProSomnus oral device is small and comfortable, with a slim fit. Patients quickly become accustomed to the appliance and can enjoy healthy sleep without disturbing their partners.
The ProSomnus oral device is small and comfortable, with a slim fit. Patients quickly become accustomed to the appliance and can enjoy healthy sleep without disturbing their partners.
Frequently Asked Questions About Non-invasive Oral Appliance Therapy for Sleep Apnea
What are the causes of obstructive sleep apnea?
Obstructive sleep apnea begins when tissue blocks the airway at night. Blockages may occur due to the throat muscles relaxing too much, excess tissue in the neck due to obesity, or anatomical factors. Patients with small lower jaws, large tongues, or large tonsils often have obstructive sleep apnea.
Can sleep apnea cause health problems if untreated?
Sleep apnea is more than a nuisance. Left unchecked, it can cause severe health consequences.
- Inadequate oxygen at night
- Daytime sleepiness that can cause accidents
- Heart attacks
- Diabetes
- Stroke
- High blood pressure
Is there a way to treat sleep apnea without a CPAP?
Our ProSomnus oral device is an excellent alternative to CPAP treatment. Many CPAP patients do not comply with treatment recommendations due to the noise and discomfort. They may find that oral appliance therapy is equally effective with no disruptive effects.
Why are oral appliances a better option than CPAP?
Both treatments can relieve the symptoms of sleep apnea and protect your health. However, CPAP is far less convenient, especially if you travel frequently or sleep with a partner. CPAP machines need constant cleaning and maintenance.
Can sleep apnea affect my oral health?
Sleep apnea causes dry mouth, leading to more plaque growth, cavities, mouth sores, and gum disease.
Call Sleep Better Solution
If you believe you have symptoms of sleep apnea, don’t wait to seek help. Keeping your condition under control can protect your future health and help you feel rested and refreshed. Please call our Lodi, NJ, practice at
to schedule a consultation with Dr. Liao.