Wake rested and breathe easier at night. Sleep apnea care can help reduce snoring, protect your health, and restore your daytime energy with comfortable, dentist-made solutions.
Struggling with snoring or fatigue?
We’re here to help! We want to understand your specific sleep challenges and then offer gentle, travel-friendly options so you can sleep and feel better again.
What is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a medical condition in which your airway repeatedly narrows or closes during sleep. This causes snoring, pauses in breathing, and interrupted rest. The most common type of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The side effects of OSA are morning headaches, dry mouth, and daytime sleepiness. At Paramount Dental in Roseville, CA, we offer comfortable dental approaches that work independently or alongside your physician’s treatment plan. This most often includes custom oral appliances designed to help keep your airway open.
Many who suffer from sleep apnea use a CPAP machine (continuous positive airway pressure) while sleeping. While CPAP can be effective, it is not the only treatment option available. A mandibular advancement device, or oral appliance, gently moves your lower jaw forward to help keep your airway open and improve breathing while you sleep. This is an excellent fit for mild to moderate cases of sleep apnea or for individuals who find CPAP difficult to tolerate.
Find Your Best Fit
| Concern | Often a Good Fit |
|---|---|
| Loud snoring and witnessed pauses in breathing | Sleep Apnea Evaluation |
| CPAP feels bulky or hard to use | Oral Appliance Therapy |
| Unsure if it’s apnea and want home testing | Home Sleep Testing Coordination |
| Snoring without daytime sleepiness | Snore Guard (Anti-Snoring Appliance) |
| Jaw discomfort, clenching, or morning headaches | TMJ & Airway Assessment |
How Your Visit Flows
- Conversation & examination: We begin by discussing your snoring, sleep habits, and health history, followed by an examination of your airway, which may include the use of CBCT (3D imaging) to view your airway anatomy.
- Testing & diagnosis: If appropriate, we will help arrange a home sleep test (HST) or refer you to a sleep physician for a formal diagnosis and an apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) score that helps guide your treatment options.
- Custom therapy: If an oral appliance is suitable for you, we will take digital impressions using an intraoral scanner (no messy molds) and create a slim device that’s easy to wear and travel with.
- Fit & fine-tuning: We will adjust the appliance in small increments to improve snoring and symptoms while ensuring your jaw remains comfortable.
- Follow-up & verification: We monitor your progress, share at-home tips, and if needed, request another sleep study test to confirm results.
Budget & Coverage Basics
Costs may vary based on testing needs and the type of appliance that is best for your specific care. Many medical insurance plans cover oral appliance therapy when deemed medically necessary, often with a prescription from a sleep physician. We will outline your expected fees, benefit coverage, and any out-of-pocket estimates before you decide on treatment.
Comfort, Technology, and Care
- Kind, attentive approach: We take the time to understand your sleep challenges and goals and then customize care that fits your daily life.
- Modern tools that simplify care: Digital impressions are taken using an intraoral scanner, and precise bite measurements are taken. This helps us create a comfortable, effective fit of your oral device.
- Collaborative mindset: When appropriate, we can communicate with your physician or medical team to help support a seamless plan from testing to follow-up.
Sleep Better, Start Here
Questions about snoring or CPAP alternatives? We’re happy to guide you through testing, options, and a step-by-step plan that fits your life.