Quality Rest With a Dental Sleep Apnea Appliance
Our dentists have spent the last decade studying dental sleep medicine and providing oral appliance therapy to our patients. Dental sleep medicine uses oral appliances that allow patients to receive quality sleep when Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) equipment is not an option or cannot be tolerated by the patient. These comfortable, form-fitting devices help to naturally open a person’s airway so that oxygenation is maximized at rest.
We Partner With Your Sleep Physician
The services that we offer allow us to be technicians providing a service under the direction of your sleep doctor. Once someone has been diagnosed with sleep disordered breathing or sleep apnea, Dental Solutions of Little Rock will coordinate care with your physician to determine whether or not an oral sleep appliance is right for you.
Under the care of your physician, we impress and fabricate a customized oral device that is worn during sleep. Most patients experience noticeable benefits during the very first night.
In addition to helping you sleep better, oral sleep appliances can protect your smile from the impacts of sleep apnea.
Benefiting From Medical Coverage
Although we're unable to file your medical insurance, we're happy to provide you the information needed to help you file a medical claim.
Experience better sleep and a healthier smile. If you have suffered from sleep apnea but CPAP equipment seems too invasive or is not an option, we invite you to contact Dental Solutions of Little Rock in Little Rock today to discuss how we can help.
For complete information about snoring and sleep apnea, please visit the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What snoring and sleep problems do you treat?
We provide dental sleep medicine solutions to help with snoring and sleep apnea using custom FDA approved oral appliances designed to open your airway and improve restful sleep.
How does an oral sleep appliance work?
An oral sleep appliance is a custom-made dental device worn during sleep that gently moves your jaw forward to keep your airway open, reducing snoring and helping maintain proper oxygen flow.
Will a dental sleep appliance help with sleep apnea?
Yes — when prescribed under the direction of your sleep physician, a dental sleep appliance can help manage sleep apnea symptoms, especially for people who cannot tolerate CPAP machines. It may require a follow-up sleep study to confirm efficacy.
Do I need a sleep study before treatment?
Yes, we require a sleep study before fabricating a sleep appliance. Typically, a sleep physician diagnoses sleep disorders and a sleep study is used to determine if you have sleep-disordered breathing or are a snorer before coordinating dental sleep appliance therapy.
What are the benefits of choosing an oral appliance over CPAP?
CPAP is the most effective treatment for sleep-disordered breathing. For those who cannot tolerate it, oral appliances are comfortable, portable, and non-invasive, making them a good alternative.
Are oral sleep appliances comfortable to wear?
These devices are customized to fit you comfortably, and most patients adapt quickly to wearing them at night.