Oral Appliance Therapy

In the past, the only option for treating sleep apnea was CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) therapy. While effective, this technique came with several drawbacks, and the result was many patients who simply stopped using it. Today, oral appliance therapy can provide the same life-changing results in a simple, comfortable custom treatment and a sleep trained dental professional like Dr. Smallwood can offer it to patients in need. With a personalized oral appliance, our team can carefully shift the positioning of the jaw in order to stabilize the airway, allowing air to flow freely, eliminating breathing concerns and resulting in a night of great sleep.

Mandibular advancement devices fit comfortably within your mouth while you sleep, creating the ideal jaw position throughout the night. These appliances keep the airway open during sleep to prevent obstruction by the tongue and other soft tissues in the oral cavity. Providing effective results, these oral appliances are specially designed and tailor-made to fit the unique dentition of each patient.