Sleep Apnea
Oral appliance therapy can be an effective treatment to treat obstructive sleep apnea and snoring. An oral appliance is custom-fit, almost like a retainer that you wear while sleeping. It moves your jaw in a more forward position to keep your airway open. It can improve your sleep, reduce headaches, help you to feel more refreshed during the day, decrease or eliminate snoring, and improve your overall health.
Patients find that an oral appliance is comfortable and easy to wear. It can be a good alternative for patients that struggle with a CPAP or BiPAP machine.
For Dr. Kristyn Watson to evaluate your condition, and if oral appliance therapy is right for you, your physician would need to order a sleep study to be performed and a prescription for an oral appliance to be made. She can then fabricate a custom appliance and will provide ongoing treatment to make sure your appliance remains comfortable and effective for you.