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Sleep Apnea & Snore Solutions in Brentwood, TN
Custom oral appliances to treat sleep apnea and snoring, so you and your partner can enjoy restful, healthy sleep again.
Sleep Apnea and Snoring: More Than Just a Nuisance
Snoring affects millions of Americans and can be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a serious condition where your airway repeatedly collapses during sleep. Left untreated, sleep apnea increases your risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and daytime fatigue.
The good news? Many cases of mild to moderate sleep apnea and chronic snoring can be effectively treated right here in our Brentwood dental office with a comfortable, custom oral appliance.
How Oral Appliances Work
Custom-made oral appliances (also called mandibular advancement devices) work by gently repositioning your lower jaw and tongue forward during sleep. This keeps your airway open, reduces snoring, and prevents the breathing interruptions that characterize sleep apnea.
Unlike CPAP machines, oral appliances are small, silent, portable, and comfortable. Most patients find them much easier to use consistently.
Who Benefits from a Snore Guard?
An oral sleep appliance may be right for you if you:
- ✓Snore loudly and regularly
- ✓Have been diagnosed with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea
- ✓Cannot tolerate a CPAP machine
- ✓Wake feeling tired despite adequate sleep time
- ✓Experience daytime drowsiness, headaches, or difficulty concentrating
- ✓Have a partner who is losing sleep due to your snoring
What to Expect
Treatment begins with a thorough evaluation including your medical and sleep history. If an oral appliance is appropriate, we take precise digital impressions to create your custom device. Once your appliance is ready, we fit it carefully and make adjustments until it's completely comfortable.
We follow up with you to ensure the appliance is working effectively and to make any needed refinements.
