Sleep apnea is a serious condition that leads people to stop breathing while sleeping due to obstructed airways. It causes severe disruption to sleep and can even be fatal.

Thankfully, there are many dental devices that can prevent the airways from becoming obstructed during sleep by separating the jaws and keeping them farther forward. The repositioning is minor but helps oxygen flow freely to your lungs.

Not only will you have better oxygen flow, but most people who use a sleep apnea device report snoring less and getting better rest. Sleep apnea devices can be an alternative for patients facing a CPAP or Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machine.

Sleep Dentistry Options Montvale NJ

Here’s a look at some of the dental sleep apnea devices available for Montvale NJ residents to help you breathe better at night in your home.

TAP® 3

This is the smallest device TAP® offers and is more comfortable than some of the alternatives. It features a custom device that fits over your teeth kind of like a mouth guard. The device pulls the jaw forward to avoid your tongue and soft tissue from getting in the way of your airflow.

The device that fits over your lower jaw is adjustable so that you can make it meet your needs and be more comfortable. A great thing about this device is that it still allows you to fully close your mouth.

OASYS

This appliance repositions your jaw to help bring the base of your tongue to the front of the mouth. By making this small adjustment, we’re able to open up your oropharynx for freer airflow.

The upper shield also reaches up toward the nose to open your nostrils to further improve airflow. Much like the TAP® 3, the OASYS is comfortable to wear and adjustable to improve comfort.

KlearwayTM

This device is especially helpful in reducing snoring and improving obstructed sleep disorders. The adjustable device allows you to move your jaw forward in increments of .25mm for optimal comfort. It’s pliable after being placed under warm water since it’s made from heat-softening acrylic. This makes it easier to get the device in an optimal position.

Herbst Telescopic

This sleep apnea device is acrylic with metal wiring that you can adjust. You can move about without disrupting the device. Patients suffering from mild to moderate sleep apnea are the best candidates for this device. It can also help patients reduce loud snoring.

Concerned you might be suffering from sleep apnea? Don’t suffer through one more night of bad sleep in Montvale NJ. Call our office and schedule a consultation to discuss your options for dental appliances for to help you sleep better, breathe easier and reduce snoring.

Allow our Sleep Dentistry team to help you get the sleep you deserve! If you live in Montvale NJ, schedule a Sleep Dentistry visit to our New Jersey office now.