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CPAP Alternative: Oral Appliance Therapy in Omaha

Oral Appliance Therapy: Your Comfortable CPAP Alternative in Omaha

For patients who cannot tolerate CPAP or prefer another option, oral appliance therapy (OAT) may be an effective sleep apnea treatment. Worn nightly, a custom appliance helps keep the airway open and may reduce symptoms. Patients across the Omaha–Council Bluffs metropolitan area often find oral appliances comfortable, convenient, and easy to use.

To learn whether an oral appliance is right for you, call (402) 493-4175 or schedule an appointment online today.

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What is Oral Appliance Therapy?

Unlike CPAP, oral appliance therapy does not require a machine, mask, distilled water, or electricity. Instead, you wear a custom dental device while sleeping. Most are mandibular advancement devices that hold the lower jaw slightly forward to help keep the airway open.

As part of our dental sleep medicine approach, we custom-fit each appliance and monitor treatment objectively. This helps patients across the Omaha–Council Bluffs metropolitan area receive comfortable, effective care while protecting their long-term sleep and oral health.

This sleep apnea treatment should be provided under the supervision of a qualified dentist. Store-bought mouthguards are not customized to reposition your jaw or manage sleep apnea. An improperly fitted device may cause tooth movement, bite changes, jaw discomfort, or TMJ symptoms.

Types of Oral Appliances

Sleep apnea appliances may be fixed or adjustable. For patients across the Omaha–Council Bluffs metropolitan area, we select an appliance based on oral anatomy, comfort, and treatment needs. Common options include:

Mandibular Advancement Devices

SomnoMed—SomnoMed is a very effective sleep apnea device for those with a large jaw arch. It is made to be durable, and the materials used can withstand the pressure produced when the jaw is clenched at night. It treats both snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

ProSomnus Sleep Technologies – ProSomnus designs, manufactures, and markets FDA-cleared Class II medical devices that dentists use in dental sleep medicine to treat patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). ProSomnus Medical Devices are the first precision oral appliance therapy devices specifically engineered to enhance compliance, mitigate side effects, and enable dentists to achieve excellent patient experiences and outcomes. These innovative devices have been used to treat thousands of patients and are designed with a smaller profile, ensuring they are comfortable, hygienic, and easy to use. By incorporating dental sleep medicine principles, ProSomnus helps improve the quality of care for individuals with OSA.

TAP 3—The TAP 3 is designed to hold the jaw in a forward position so that the soft tissues, including the tongue, don’t obstruct the throat. It is usually prescribed to treat both sleep apnea and snoring.

Patient Testimonials

Hear from our patients about their life-changing experiences at Advanced Dental Sleep Treatment Center. From better sleep to improved health, our care makes all the difference.

“I can’t tolerate a cpap and Advanced Dental is a terrific solution. I have been a patient here for over 20 years. Always helpful and friendly. I have referred many of my family and friends.”

– C. WEIGHT

“Having struggled with sleep apnea for years, I finally decided to do something about it… ADSTC was awesome to work with and I highly recommend you reach out to them to help with alternatives to C-PAP.”

– K. BROWN

“I would highly recommend this office if you are having a lot of issues with your sleep patterns. Thank you to the staff at Advanced Sleep.”

– S. KLING

Smiling woman in bed holding an oral appliance for sleep apnea

Hybrid Oral Appliances

TAP-PAP – The TAP-PAP combination of the CPAP machine and the oral appliance is an effective method in dental sleep medicine for managing obstructive sleep apnea. This combination provides a steady flow of air and oxygen through the CPAP machine, while the oral appliance holds the nasal pillow mask securely in place. This setup translates to virtually no mask leaks, allowing patients to move around during sleep without being confined to back-sleeping, which is often a requirement for traditional CPAP use. Additionally, patients experience more comfort since the head and facial straps are eliminated, often resulting in lower CPAP pressure. By integrating oral appliance therapy into dental sleep medicine, this approach enhances patient compliance and overall treatment effectiveness.

Frequently Asked Questions

A mouth appliance, also known as a dental or oral appliance, is a treatment method in dental sleep medicine for obstructive sleep apnea. In this condition, your upper airway collapses while you sleep, and mouth appliances aim to keep it open. Most of these devices are mandibular advancement devices (MADs), which reposition your jaw to maintain an open airway. Others include tongue-retaining devices or tongue-stabilizing devices that reposition your tongue to prevent it from blocking your airway. By utilizing dental sleep medicine techniques, these appliances provide effective solutions for managing obstructive sleep apnea.

Start by asking friends who you know had sleep apnea but got it treated. If anyone has worked with a dentist, you can ask who they worked with. Also, visit sleep apnea treatment groups online to see if anyone in your area is recommending their dentist. You can also check the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) to see if there’s a credentialed dentist in your area. Finally, try an online search for “sleep dentists near me” and see who comes up. Pay attention to reviews and testimonials- solid evidence of apnea treatment experience.

There are a few alternatives to treat sleep apnea without a mask:

Oral appliance therapy: This treatment option for OSA repositions your upper airway to keep it from collapsing. It is a frontline treatment for people with mild to moderate OSA and a secondary treatment for people with severe OSA who can’t adapt to CPAP.

Lifestyle modification: Lifestyle modification means making changes to your lifestyle to reduce the severity of OSA. Common modifications include changing your sleep position, avoiding alcohol at night, quitting smoking, increasing exercise, losing weight, and reducing allergen exposure. It is considered adjunctive therapy, a way to improve your results from other treatments rather than a standalone treatment.

Sleep apnea implants: For OSA, sleep apnea implants use electric shocks to stimulate your airway muscles to keep them active so they won’t relax and collapse. Implants for central sleep apnea (CSA) detect pauses in your breathing and then stimulate your muscles to breathe.

Sleep apnea surgery: Surgical correction for sleep apnea modifies your airway in different ways to make it less likely to collapse.

Many people choose oral appliance therapy as a popular CPAP alternative due to its numerous benefits, including:

  • Effective management of bruxism (teeth grinding and jaw clenching)
  • Comfort in any sleeping position
  • Absence of a claustrophobic mask or irritating straps
  • No need for electricity, making it convenient for travel
  • Simple to use and easy to maintain
  • Quiet operation, allowing for undisturbed sleep

Not everyone experiences the benefits of dental sleep medicine in the same way. Oral appliance therapy can also be used alongside CPAP, making it a versatile option for those seeking relief from sleep-related issues. However, these approaches can also be used together effectively. For example, the TAP-PAP appliance repositions the jaw and serves as a CPAP mask, integrating both oral appliance therapy and CPAP treatment within dental sleep medicine. In other cases, individuals may use a CPAP machine at home while opting for an oral appliance during travel, offering flexibility in their treatment options. This combination allows patients to customize their approach to managing sleep apnea according to their specific needs and lifestyles.

Our bodies respond to constant or repeated pressure by reshaping our bones. This means that anything you do all night as you sleep can affect the shape and appearance of your face. CPAP masks can flatten your face and cause orthodontic problems. Oral appliances can also reshape your face. In fact, some appliances are designed to do this intentionally. The primary goal is often to expand the airway, which can essentially cure OSA in some cases but can also improve the appearance of your face.

A mouth appliance, also known as a dental or oral appliance, is a treatment method in dental sleep medicine for obstructive sleep apnea. In this condition, your upper airway collapses while you sleep, and mouth appliances aim to keep it open. Most of these devices are mandibular advancement devices (MADs), which reposition your jaw to maintain an open airway. Others include tongue-retaining devices or tongue-stabilizing devices that reposition your tongue to prevent it from blocking your airway. By utilizing dental sleep medicine techniques, these appliances provide effective solutions for managing obstructive sleep apnea.

Start by asking friends who you know had sleep apnea but got it treated. If anyone has worked with a dentist, you can ask who they worked with. Also, visit sleep apnea treatment groups online to see if anyone in your area is recommending their dentist. You can also check the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) to see if there’s a credentialed dentist in your area. Finally, try an online search for “sleep dentists near me” and see who comes up. Pay attention to reviews and testimonials- solid evidence of apnea treatment experience.

There are a few alternatives to treat sleep apnea without a mask:

Oral appliance therapy: This treatment option for OSA repositions your upper airway to keep it from collapsing. It is a frontline treatment for people with mild to moderate OSA and a secondary treatment for people with severe OSA who can’t adapt to CPAP.

Lifestyle modification: Lifestyle modification means making changes to your lifestyle to reduce the severity of OSA. Common modifications include changing your sleep position, avoiding alcohol at night, quitting smoking, increasing exercise, losing weight, and reducing allergen exposure. It is considered adjunctive therapy, a way to improve your results from other treatments rather than a standalone treatment.

Sleep apnea implants: For OSA, sleep apnea implants use electric shocks to stimulate your airway muscles to keep them active so they won’t relax and collapse. Implants for central sleep apnea (CSA) detect pauses in your breathing and then stimulate your muscles to breathe.

Sleep apnea surgery: Surgical correction for sleep apnea modifies your airway in different ways to make it less likely to collapse.

Many people choose oral appliance therapy as a popular CPAP alternative due to its numerous benefits, including:

  • Effective management of bruxism (teeth grinding and jaw clenching)
  • Comfort in any sleeping position
  • Absence of a claustrophobic mask or irritating straps
  • No need for electricity, making it convenient for travel
  • Simple to use and easy to maintain
  • Quiet operation, allowing for undisturbed sleep

Not everyone experiences the benefits of dental sleep medicine in the same way. Oral appliance therapy can also be used alongside CPAP, making it a versatile option for those seeking relief from sleep-related issues. However, these approaches can also be used together effectively. For example, the TAP-PAP appliance repositions the jaw and serves as a CPAP mask, integrating both oral appliance therapy and CPAP treatment within dental sleep medicine. In other cases, individuals may use a CPAP machine at home while opting for an oral appliance during travel, offering flexibility in their treatment options. This combination allows patients to customize their approach to managing sleep apnea according to their specific needs and lifestyles.

Our bodies respond to constant or repeated pressure by reshaping our bones. This means that anything you do all night as you sleep can affect the shape and appearance of your face. CPAP masks can flatten your face and cause orthodontic problems. Oral appliances can also reshape your face. In fact, some appliances are designed to do this intentionally. The primary goal is often to expand the airway, which can essentially cure OSA in some cases but can also improve the appearance of your face.

Let An Oral Appliance Set You Free!

Advanced Dental Sleep Treatment Center focuses exclusively on dental sleep medicine. We help people with sleep apnea understand their options, coordinate an accurate diagnosis, and receive personalized care designed to support healthier sleep.

If you struggle with CPAP, need sleep apnea treatment, or want help with snoring, contact our team serving the Omaha–Council Bluffs metropolitan area. Call (402) 493-4175 or use our online contact form to schedule an appointment.

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