Sleep Apnea Appliance
Get Lasting Relief Without A CPAP
Rest Better With a Sleep Apnea Appliance
in the Hudson Valley
Restful sleep can come from something as simple as a small custom device worn at night. A sleep apnea appliance in the Hudson Valley repositions your jaw slightly forward, helping keep your airway open without the noise or bulk of a CPAP machine.
Custom fitted from a scan of your teeth, your sleep appliance stays comfortable through the night and travels easily without cords or a mask. It treats the symptoms of sleep apnea and can even help reduce snoring so your bed partner enjoys better rest as well.
Find Out Why Patients Choose a Custom Sleep Appliance
Portable Design
The sleep appliance is small enough to fit in a pocket or bag, so it's easy and hassle-free to bring along while traveling or vacationing.
No Electricity Needed
Unlike a CPAP machine, the appliance doesn't require a power outlet or batteries. There's nothing to plug in each night. It's simple to use.
Custom Digital Fit
A digital scan of your teeth helps create an appliance molded precisely to your bite, rather than a generic mold with a poor fit.
Alternative to CPAP
For patients who find a CPAP mask uncomfortable or difficult to tolerate, an appliance offers a smaller, quieter choice.
See How Your Custom Oral Appliance Is Made
Our sleep apnea treatment involves a Somnomed device, custom fitted from a digital scan of your teeth once a sleep study has confirmed a diagnosis. This scan allows our lab partner to mold the appliance precisely to your bite.
Some jaw soreness or extra saliva is common during the first week or two as your mouth adjusts to wearing the appliance overnight. A follow-up visit shortly after fitting helps confirm your appliance fits properly and is working as it should.
Ongoing checkups are typically scheduled to monitor how well the appliance continues working and to catch any changes in fit as your habits or health needs shift. Minor adjustments can often be made in the office without needing a new appliance made.
Rest better with a sleep apnea appliance in the Hudson Valley. Contact our office today to get started.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sleep Apnea Appliances
Q What is a sleep apnea appliance?
A sleep apnea appliance is a custom-made oral device worn during sleep that repositions the jaw slightly forward to help keep the airway open. It's designed from a digital scan of the teeth and includes a mechanism that allows gradual adjustment as treatment continues.
Q How does a sleep apnea appliance stay in place during sleep?
Q How long does a sleep apnea appliance last?
A sleep apnea appliance typically lasts three to five years with proper care, though lifespan can vary based on how often it's worn. Daily wear and tear on the material eventually requires a replacement appliance to maintain effective treatment.
Q Can a sleep apnea appliance be adjusted after it's made?
A sleep apnea appliance can often be adjusted after it's made, particularly the mechanism controlling how far forward the jaw is positioned. Larger changes in bite or jaw position may eventually require a new appliance rather than an adjustment to the existing one.
Q How is a sleep apnea appliance different from a mouthguard?
A sleep apnea appliance differs from a standard mouthguard in that it repositions the jaw forward to keep the airway open during sleep. A mouthguard, by comparison, primarily protects teeth from grinding or clenching without addressing airway position.
Q Can a sleep apnea appliance be worn with braces or other dental work?
A sleep apnea appliance can generally be worn alongside other dental work, though significant changes like new crowns or extensive orthodontic treatment may require adjustments to the fit. Coordinating timing between different treatments helps avoid needing multiple appliance remakes.
Q How is progress monitored after getting a sleep apnea appliance?
Progress with a sleep apnea appliance is typically monitored through follow-up appointments and, in some cases, a repeat sleep study to measure improvement. Tracking symptoms like snoring, daytime fatigue, and sleep quality also helps gauge how well treatment is working.
Q Can a sleep apnea appliance be used for snoring alone, without sleep apnea?
A sleep apnea appliance can also help reduce snoring in patients who don't have diagnosed sleep apnea, since the same jaw repositioning can ease airway restriction. A dental exam and possibly a sleep study help confirm whether this is an appropriate treatment.
