Sleep Apnea Treatment in Meridian & Eagle, ID
Understanding Sleep-Disordered Breathing
How Sleep Apnea Orthodontics Can Help
The Benefits of Oral Appliance Therapy
- Comfortable: Custom-made for your mouth, they are far less bulky than a CPAP mask.
- Convenient: Small, portable, and easy to travel with, ensuring consistent treatment wherever you are.
- Quiet: Unlike CPAP machines, oral appliances are silent, allowing both you and your partner to sleep peacefully.
- Easy to Maintain: Simple cleaning and care make them a hassle-free solution.
Your Path to Better Sleep Starts Here
Frequently Asked Questions
Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder in which a person’s breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. This can prevent the body from getting enough oxygen and is often characterized by loud snoring, daytime sleepiness, and other health concerns.
Oral appliance therapy uses a custom-fitted mouthguard-like device worn only during sleep. The appliance works by gently shifting the lower jaw forward or holding the tongue in place, which helps keep the airway open and prevents the blockages that cause sleep apnea.
Yes, oral appliance therapy is a clinically proven and effective treatment for many individuals with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea. It is also a preferred alternative for patients who cannot tolerate a CPAP machine.
Common signs include loud, persistent snoring, choking or gasping sounds during sleep, morning headaches, and feeling tired despite a full night’s rest. A formal diagnosis from a medical doctor or sleep specialist is necessary, but we can help screen for risk factors and guide you toward the right diagnosis.
Absolutely. Orthodontics offers specialized knowledge of the jaw, teeth, and airway. An orthodontist like Dr. Fowler can identify anatomical factors contributing to airway obstruction and provide non-surgical solutions like oral appliance therapy to effectively manage sleep-disordered breathing.
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