Mandibular Repositioning Appliances

These appliances reposition and maintain the lower jaw (mandible) in a protruded position during sleep. In simple terms, they work similarly to the "head tilt chin lift" technique taught in CPR training. By holding the mandible in a forward position and not allowing it to fall back, the airway is opened, and the patient can breathe normally. Depending on patient preference, some appliances hold the lower jaw in a stable position to prevent the opening of the mouth, while others allow the mouth to open freely.

Compared to other treatment options for snoring and sleep apnea, such as CPAP, oral appliances offer many advantages, including the following:

• Oral appliances are easily portable and convenient
• Oral appliances are ideal for patients who are not good candidates for surgery
• Oral appliances are more discreet and less cumbersome than CPAP
• Oral appliances can be used in combination with other approaches, including alternate sleep positions and weight loss
• Oral appliances are custom-designed by your dentist for the patient's mouth and individual circumstances
• Oral appliances are easy to wear and comfortable
• Oral appliance therapy is non-invasive and reversible

Our team is specially trained in the treatment of snoring and sleep apnea with oral appliances. We can determine which device is best suited for your specific needs. Contact the Sleep Apnea Dental Center for more information or to schedule an appointment with a dental professional specially trained in oral appliance therapy.