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.