What sleep apnea is and what causes the airway to become blocked
Specialties & Preventive
Oral Appliance Therapy for Sleep Apnea
A comfortable and effective alternative to CPAP, oral appliances help keep your airways open at night and promote restful sleep.
Sleep Apnea Treatment
A Comfortable Alternative to CPAP for Better Sleep and Better Health
Sleep apnea is a common but serious condition that disrupts breathing during sleep. Many people suffer from it without realizing the cause of their fatigue, headaches or daytime sleepiness.
At Greenberg Dental, Dr. Randy Greenberg provides treatment for sleep apnea using oral appliances. An oral appliance is a comfortable mouthguard-like device used at night to keep your airway open while you sleep. For many patients, this approach offers an effective alternative to wearing a CPAP mask.
Dr. Greenberg has been treating sleep apnea patients with oral appliances for more than a decade, helping them sleep better and improve their overall health.
Special Offer
Sleep Apnea Consultation
Dr. Greenberg offers Sleep Apnea Consultations. During your consultation, Dr. Greenberg takes the time to explain:
If you think you might have sleep apnea, but haven’t already been diagnosed with it, Dr. Greenberg can arrange an at-home sleep study in coordination with a medical doctor to provide you with an accurate diagnosis.
What Is Sleep Apnea?
Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the soft tissues at the back of the throat relax during sleep, blocking the airway. When this happens, breathing can stop for 10 seconds or longer. These repeated interruptions reduce oxygen levels and prevent restful sleep.
Common symptoms include:
Because sleep apnea interferes with normal breathing, it can have significant effects on overall health if left untreated, including serious health problems such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
Not everyone can tolerate a CPAP machine for sleep apnea therapy, and Oral Appliance Therapy is a proven alternative.
Oral Appliance Therapy—A Comfortable Alternative to CPAP
Sleep apnea is traditionally treated with a CPAP machine, which delivers positive airway pressure through a mask worn during sleep. While CPAP can be effective, many patients find the mask uncomfortable or difficult to tolerate.
For patients with mild to moderate sleep apnea, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends oral appliance therapy as a proven alternative. These custom mouthguard-like devices gently reposition the jaw to keep the airway open during sleep.
Dr. Greenberg provides carefully fitted oral appliances designed to:
Many patients prefer this treatment because it is small, portable and easy to wear.
Are You a Candidate for Oral Appliance Therapy?
If you have already been diagnosed with sleep apnea, Dr. Greenberg can evaluate whether oral appliance therapy may be an effective treatment for you. Oral appliance therapy works best with mild to moderate cases of obstructive sleep apnea.
If you have symptoms but have not yet been diagnosed, Dr. Greenberg can arrange an at-home sleep study to determine whether sleep apnea is present and whether oral appliance treatment may help. Proper diagnosis is essential for effective treatment. Dr. Greenberg works in coordination with medical doctors to determine whether a patient has sleep apnea and whether oral appliance therapy is appropriate.
The process may include an at-home sleep study, where a small device measures oxygen levels and breathing patterns during sleep. This information helps determine whether the condition can be successfully treated with an oral appliance.
Health Benefits of Treating Sleep Apnea
Treating sleep apnea can have a significant impact on your daily life and long-term health.
When breathing is no longer obstructed during sleep, patients often experience:
Proper treatment can also help reduce the risk of serious health problems associated with untreated sleep apnea, including heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
TESTIMONIALS
What Our Patients Say
“I’m happy not to have to wear a face mask to bed every night.”
“I was referred to Dr. Greenberg by my then dentist because not all dentists have the training to treat patients for sleep apnea.
“I’m thrilled to say it’s doing the trick. I’m more rested, and my husband can sleep as well. I’m happy not to have to wear a face mask to bed every night.
“My previous dentist recently retired; now I’m happy to say I’ll be visiting Dr. Greenberg on a regular basis. He is very professional, but also very friendly. I feel very comfortable. Everyone is friendly!”