Snoring & Sleep Apnea

Treatment options

Non-surgical

• CPAP/BiPap or Dental Mandibular Repositioning Appliance *
• weight loss
• sleep positional devices (to keep off your back)
• avoid alcohol and tobacco
• adjunctive medications
• correct malocclusions (easier in young)

Surgical

• removal of inflamed tonsil/adenoid tissue
• remove soft palatal tissue and uvula
• palatal implants (increase rigidity)
• maxilla and/or mandibular advancemen

* Studies have shown dental appliances to be effectively comparable to CPAP/BIPAP therapy for mild to moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea

This imaging photo demonstrates how the airway is opened when the mandible is advanced as in using a dental appliance.