Restore restful sleep by addressing sleep apnea symptoms like loud snoring, daytime fatigue, morning headaches, and restless nights. At MR Dental Aesthetics, Dr. Mahnaz Rashti offers custom, non-surgical oral appliances as a comfortable alternative to CPAP and surgery, so you can finally get the sleep you deserve without masks or machines.
What is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a sleep-related breathing disorder where airflow repeatedly stops and starts during sleep, preventing your body from getting enough oxygen. It occurs when the airway collapses or becomes blocked as the throat muscles relax, leading to breathing interruptions. These episodes can happen dozens of times per hour, often without you realizing it. Over time, untreated sleep apnea strains the heart, disrupts restorative sleep, and impacts overall health, energy, and cognitive function, making early diagnosis and personalized treatment essential.
Signs & Symptoms of Sleep Apnea:
- Loud, chronic snoring that disrupts sleep
- Pauses in breathing, choking, or gasping during sleep
- Excessive daytime fatigue despite a full night in bed
- Morning headaches or dry mouth upon waking
- Difficulty concentrating, memory issues, or brain fog
- Irritability, mood changes, or anxiety
- Poor sleep quality for you or your partner
Sleep Apnea Appliances are Far from Ideal
Sleep apnea solutions like CPAP keep the airway open by forcing a continuous stream of pressurized air through a mask worn during sleep. While effective for some, CPAP therapy is often uncomfortable, noisy, and disruptive. Many patients struggle with bulky masks, dry mouth, skin irritation, claustrophobia, and poor sleep quality, leading to low long-term compliance. For people already exhausted from sleep apnea, CPAP can make matters even worse.
Drawbacks of Sleep Apnea Appliances:
- Bulky masks and uncomfortable headgear
- Loud machines that disrupt sleep
- Dry mouth, nasal irritation, or skin breakdown
- Claustrophobic or anxiety-inducing experience
- Poor long-term compliance and abandonment
Oral Appliances: The Ideal Alternative to CPAPs
Oral appliances are custom-made dental devices designed to gently reposition the jaw and tongue during sleep, keeping the airway open and allowing air to flow naturally. Unlike CPAP machines, they are small, quiet, and worn comfortably in the mouth, without masks, hoses, or pressurized air. For many patients, durable oral appliances offer a non-surgical, lifestyle-friendly solution that improves sleep quality while supporting comfort and long-term overall health.
Advantages of oral appliances:
- Custom-fit for comfort and effectiveness
- No masks, hoses, or noisy machines
- Non-surgical and easily removable
- Comfortable for side and back sleepers
- Travel-friendly and easy to maintain
- Improved long-term compliance
Sleep Apnea FAQs
How do oral appliances treat sleep apnea?
Oral appliances work by gently repositioning the lower jaw and tongue forward during sleep, helping keep the airway open. This prevents airway collapse, reduces breathing interruptions, and improves oxygen flow without the need for pressurized air or bulky equipment.
Who is a good candidate for an oral appliance?
Oral appliances are commonly recommended for patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea or those who cannot tolerate CPAP therapy. They may also benefit patients who snore, travel frequently, or prefer a non-surgical, mask-free solution.
Do oral appliances replace CPAP therapy?
For many patients, oral appliances are an effective alternative. In some cases, they may be used when CPAP is not tolerated or as part of a combined treatment approach, depending on the severity of sleep apnea and individual needs.
How long does it take to see results?
Many patients notice improved sleep quality, reduced snoring, and better daytime energy within the first few nights of use. Ongoing adjustments help optimize long-term results.
Why You Should Choose Us
MR Dental Aesthetics is a boutique practice where sleep apnea care is never rushed. Dr. Mahnaz Rashti takes the time to truly listen, educate, and understand your symptoms, lifestyle, and goals before recommending a solution. We only see one patient at a time, which allows us to focus on crafting effective, personalized treatment plans that conform to your goals. If CPAP hasn’t worked for you, schedule a sleep apnea consultation with Dr. Rashti today.
