Oral Appliance Therapy in Naperville, IL

If you are experiencing obstructive sleep apnea or TMD, your doctor may recommend oral appliance therapy as a treatment. Oral appliances can help to keep your airway open by keeping your lower jaw and tongue from falling in a way that obstructs your airway. While different oral appliances may function differently, they all work to keep your airway open while you sleep.

Oral appliances are adjustable and made from a variety of materials. Your doctor will help you to adjust the oral appliance so that the most effective jaw positioning can be found. Often your doctor will schedule follow-up sleep studies to help adjust the appliance optimally.

Types of Oral Appliances

Medical Dental Sleep Appliance (MDSA)

An MDSA is a safe & effective treatment for mild to moderate sleep apnea & snoring. An MDSA holds your jaw and tongue forward and prevents your throat from collapsing during sleep. MDSAs are scientifically proven as an effective method for treating sleep apnea and snoring and is an alternative therapy when other treatments are not accepted.

Elastic Mandibular Advancement (EMA)

An EMA is one of the most comfortable oral appliances for sleep apnea and snoring treatment. EMAs are made of a thin, comfortable material and elastic bands that will allow you to easily speak and drink while wearing the appliance.

Somnomed (Dorsal)

Somnomed is a relatively new oral appliance on the market and is unique because the upper and lower components of the appliance are not connected, which allows for full range of motion of the mouth.

If you would like to learn more about oral appliance therapy in Naperville, visit our office today.