Snoring and sleep apnea are common sleeping conditions that, if left untreated,
can become highly problematic. While obstructive sleep apnea is often well controlled with a CPAP machine, patients find it uncomfortable and
bothersome. Instead, our team at Sherwood Dental in Oakville, Ontario, can work with patients to help them determine if they are a good candidate
for an alternative type of treatment that can work just as well: oral appliance therapy.
What is oral appliance therapy?
Drs. Stephen Gaines and Arti Patel of Sherwood Dental in Oakville, Ontario, describe oral appliance therapy as a treatment process that eliminates
the dreaded CPAP machine and instead uses a mouthpiece worn at night to keep the airways open. This mouthpiece maintains proper jaw alignment and
tongue position to ensure patients do not snore or experience airflow obstructions while they sleep at night.
Who is a proper candidate for oral appliance therapy?
If you have been diagnosed with snoring or sleep apnea, you may be a proper candidate for oral appliance therapy. The devices are customized to
fit the patient's mouth to ensure they are both effective and comfortable. Patients find them easier to travel with and are often much more compliant
with this treatment option than the CPAP device. It is often a more affordable solution for our patients, making it their first choice in many situations.
What are the benefits of using oral appliance therapy versus a CPAP machine?
Our team finds patients love their oral appliances for the following reasons:
- Comfortable
- Compliance
- Easier to travel with
- Easier to keep clean and care for
- Effective at reducing both snoring and obstructive sleep apnea symptoms
Schedule an appointment with the team at Sherwood Dental today!
Patients in the Oakville, Ontario, area who are unhappy with their CPAP routine for treating snoring and sleep
apnea are invited to call the office of
Drs. Stephen Gaines and
Arti Patel to discuss their needs.
Our office at 2892 South Sheridan Way is open to new and returning patients who call 844-951-8855 for
an appointment.
