Richardson Sleep
Apnea Treatments

Occasional snoring is common, but consistent snoring can be a sign of a breathing issue.
An evaluation helps us understand what’s happening and whether treatment can improve your sleep.

Yes. Dentists trained in airway therapy can create custom oral appliances that help open the airway and improve breathing during sleep.
These are often used when patients cannot tolerate CPAP.

Mouth breathing, snoring, restless sleep, and behavior changes can all be signs.
A pediatric airway evaluation gives us a clearer picture of what’s going on.

For some patients, yes. A custom oral appliance may be an alternative to CPAP for certain cases of obstructive sleep apnea. The appliance is worn while sleeping and helps position the jaw to support a more open airway. The appropriate treatment depends on your diagnosis and the severity of your sleep apnea.

A custom oral appliance gently repositions the lower jaw while you sleep to help keep the airway open. For appropriate patients, oral appliance therapy can reduce airway obstruction, snoring and other symptoms associated with obstructive sleep apnea.

Oral appliance therapy may be appropriate for patients with certain types of obstructive sleep apnea, particularly those who cannot tolerate CPAP or are looking for an alternative. A proper sleep apnea diagnosis and dental evaluation are important for determining whether an oral appliance is appropriate for you.