Treating Sleep Apnea Should Be Comfortable.

Many patients cannot tolerate a CPAP machine.

In fact, more than half of all patients diagnosed with sleep apnea reject wearing a CPAP machine. They find it to be uncomfortable, embarrassing, noisy, or cumbersome to wear while they sleep. Unfortunately, these issues often result in the patient abandoning the CPAP machine all together, leaving their sleep apnea untreated and increasing their health risk factors. 

The oral sleep appliance is a small, custom fabricated device similar to a retainer or a sports mouth guard. Dr. Ellis and her team at Ellis Sleep Center work closely with patients to not only treat the symptoms but also to ensure that the appliance has the right fit, increasing long term acceptance. Each oral sleep appliance is custom designed and fitted for every patient, creating a fit that is comfortable and perfect for your mouth. 

When worn while sleeping, the sleep appliance positions the patient’s jaw correctly so that the airway is open.