Oral Appliance Therapy

Westermeier Martin Dental Care use a variety of oral appliances that are custom fitted to help the patient sleep soundly and minimize the effects of sleep apnea, such as snoring. These FDA-approved devices essentially treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea by preventing airway obstruction and allowing the patient to breathe easily and continuously. Worn in the mouth like an orthodontic appliance during sleep, oral appliances keep the soft tissue from collapsing and interrupting normal breathing patterns. The purpose of the oral appliance may be to reposition the lower jaw, tongue, soft palate, and hyoid bone into a certain position, to keep the airway open with stabilization of the tongue and jaw, or to provide artificial muscle tone to prevent collapse and resulting airway blockage. We will fit your oral appliance for comfort by using a mold of your mouth to design your unique fit. After a complete diagnosis, we will recommend an oral appliance if needed, and let you know which brand will work best for you. Oral appliances may be used in conjunction with other sleep apnea treatments.

Sleep Apnea alternative treatments include:

• Dental appliance sleep apnea.
• Sleep apnea alternative treatments.
• Sleep apnea oral device.