Oral Appliance Therapy for Sleep Apnea
A custom-fit device worn at night that holds the airway open — quiet, portable, and a comfortable alternative for patients who can’t tolerate CPAP.
What Is a Sleep Apnea Oral Appliance?
An oral appliance is a custom-made device worn during sleep that gently repositions the jaw and tongue to keep the airway open. Unlike a mask-based system there is nothing to plug in and nothing to wear over your face — which is often the difference between a treatment that works in theory and one you actually wear every night.
We fit the DDSO — a custom digital sleep orthotic designed around your individual bite and jaw structure rather than adapted from a stock tray.
What a Sleep Appliance Does at Night
Worn only while you sleep, the appliance holds the lower jaw and tongue in a forward position so the airway stays open and breathing stays steady. Key benefits include:
Keeps the Airway Open
Repositions the jaw and tongue so the airway stays open through the night instead of collapsing.
An Alternative to CPAP
A comfortable option for patients who can’t tolerate a mask, or who have stopped wearing one.
Quiet, Portable, No Power
Nothing to plug in and nothing bulky to pack — it travels in a case about the size of a retainer.
Can Work Alongside CPAP
In complex or severe cases an appliance and CPAP can be combined, lowering the pressure required.
Designed Around the Joint
Built with the temporomandibular joint in mind, so treating your breathing doesn’t create jaw problems.
Why Choose Us For Sleep Appliance Therapy?
Personalized care, tailored treatment plans, and comprehensive support throughout your journey — built around your unique condition.
Thorough Evaluation
An experienced specialist team conducts a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation to determine the right appliance and treatment plan.
Custom-Fit Devices
Every appliance is crafted to your individual bite, jaw structure, and clinical needs — no off-the-shelf fitting.
Long-Term Support
We adjust and refine your appliance over time, monitoring symptom improvement and making sure the device continues to work for you.
Stop Letting Sleep Apnea Disrupt Your Life
Take the first step toward steadier breathing and mornings that actually feel rested. Let us help you find a treatment you will genuinely wear every night.
Schedule a ConsultationFrequently Asked Questions About Sleep Apnea Oral Appliances in Cleveland
The appliance holds your lower jaw and tongue in a slightly forward position while you sleep. That keeps the airway from collapsing, which is what causes the pauses in breathing and the drops in oxygen associated with obstructive sleep apnea.
That depends on your diagnosis, which is why treatment starts with a sleep study and a clinical evaluation. Oral appliance therapy is commonly used for mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea, and for patients with more severe apnea who cannot tolerate CPAP.
You are far from alone — many people stop using CPAP because of the mask, the noise, or travel. An oral appliance is a common next step, and for many patients it is the option they are finally able to use consistently.
Yes. For complex or severe cases the two can be combined, which often lowers the air pressure required and improves comfort while maintaining airway support.
Because we treat both sleep-related breathing disorders and TMJ disorder, your appliance is designed and adjusted with the temporomandibular joint in mind. We monitor your bite and jaw comfort over time and refine the device as needed.
Start with a Simple TMJ and Sleep Screening
Do You Have TMJ?
Take our quick 2-minute assessment to find out if your symptoms may be related to TMJ disorder. Take TMJ Quiz
Sleep Apnea Risk?
Discover if your snoring, fatigue, or restless sleep could indicate sleep apnea with this brief screening. Take Sleep Quiz
Non Surgical Solutions
Our treatments focus on craniofacial pain and sleep-related breathing disorders.
