Dental Solutions for Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs when the soft tissues of the throat and tongue relax during sleep and partially or completely block the airway. The result is interrupted breathing, fragmented sleep, and a cascade of health risks including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cognitive decline.
CPAP therapy is the gold standard, but many patients find it uncomfortable or can't tolerate the mask. For these patients — and for those with mild to moderate sleep apnea — dental sleep medicine offers two highly effective alternatives: custom-fitted oral appliances and advanced laser therapy. Both are performed in our dental offices and don't require surgery.
Signs You Might Have Sleep Apnea
Loud, chronic snoring that disrupts your sleep or your partner's
Pauses in breathing during sleep that your partner has noticed
Gasping or choking awake during the night
Waking with a headache, dry mouth, or sore throat
Excessive daytime sleepiness, even after a full night's sleep
Difficulty concentrating, irritability, or memory issues
High blood pressure that's difficult to control
Untreated sleep apnea is a serious health issue — it's linked to heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and accidents from daytime drowsiness. If you suspect sleep apnea, a proper sleep study (which your primary care doctor can order) is the starting point for diagnosis.
Oral Appliances and the DEKA QuietNite Laser
Oral appliance therapy uses a custom-fitted device that looks similar to an orthodontic retainer. Worn only during sleep, it gently repositions your lower jaw forward to keep your airway open. For patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea — and for many with CPAP intolerance — oral appliances offer effective, comfortable relief without machines, masks, or hoses. We work with your physician and sleep study results to select and fit the right appliance.
DEKA QuietNite laser treatment is a newer non-surgical approach using the DEKA CO₂ laser to gently tighten the soft tissues of the oropharynx. The treatment takes under 10 minutes per session, involves no anesthesia or downtime, and most patients complete a short series of sessions. For the right patient — particularly those with snoring or mild OSA — it can dramatically reduce symptoms. We'll determine if you're a candidate during consultation.
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If you've been diagnosed with sleep apnea and CPAP isn't working for you — or if you're looking for a less invasive first-line treatment for snoring or mild-to-moderate OSA — book a consultation at any of our Palm Beach County offices. We'll review your sleep study (if you have one), examine your airway and dental anatomy, and explain what oral appliance therapy or DEKA QuietNite laser treatment would look like for you specifically.
