Oral Device Therapy
The #1 CPAP Alternative
If you’re tired of feeling exhausted all the time and suspect you might have sleep apnea Western Sleep Solutions provides expert care and easy-to-use Oral Device Therapy.
Sick and Tired of Your CPAP?
You’re not alone! CPAP therapy can be effective when it is used, but with the hassle involved with hoses, masks, and keeping it clean many patients find themselves hating their machine – or even worse, not using it at all!
Western Sleep Solutions can help you get the rest you deserve by fitting you with the most popular CPAP alternative, an oral device for sleep apnea.
Oral device therapy is a treatment option for sleep apnea that works by holding the lower jaw in a forward position while you sleep. This helps to keep the airway open and prevents the collapse of the tongue and soft tissues in the throat, which can cause sleep apnea symptoms such as loud snoring and frequent awakenings.
The increased portability, comfort, and cleanliness means up to 50% of people use their oral device more regularly than they were using their CPAP!
Our Process
Take The Sleep Assessment
At-Home Sleep Test
Get Your Oral Device
Benefits of Oral Device Therapy
See why Western Sleep Solutions patients love their Oral Device:
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How to Get Started with Oral Device Therapy
If you’re interested in trying oral device therapy for the treatment of sleep apnea, the first step is to talk to your healthcare provider. They will be able to assess your specific needs and determine whether oral device therapy is the right treatment option for you.
If your healthcare provider recommends oral device therapy, they will work with you to choose the right device and ensure that it fits properly. It is important to wear the device as directed and to follow any other treatment recommendations, such as making lifestyle changes, to ensure the best possible outcome.
It is also important to have regular follow-up appointments with your healthcare provider to monitor your progress and make any necessary adjustments to your treatment plan.
Oral device therapy is a non-invasive treatment option that can be effective in managing sleep apnea and improving sleep quality. If you’re tired of feeling exhausted all the time and are looking for a treatment option that doesn’t require a cumbersome machine, oral device therapy might be right for you. Talk to your healthcare provider to learn more and see if this treatment option is right for you.
While oral device therapy can be effective in managing sleep apnea, it is important to remember that it is not a cure. Sleep apnea is a chronic condition that requires ongoing treatment to manage symptoms. Working closely with your healthcare provider and following your treatment plan is crucial for achieving the best possible outcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if my insurance won't cover the cost?
We fight to maximize your insurance benefits more than anyone else. If insurance is not an option for you, we offer reasonable cash prices and dental warranty programs.
How long does a device last?
Insurance will pay for a new device every 5 years.
A Comfortable, Proven Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Mandibular Advancement Devices (MADs) are custom medical oral appliances designed to treat obstructive sleep apnea and snoring by gently positioning the lower jaw forward during sleep. This forward positioning helps keep the airway open, reducing airway collapse and improving airflow throughout the night.
Unlike over-the-counter mouthpieces or dental “night guards,” these devices are FDA-approved medical appliances prescribed specifically to treat sleep-disordered breathing.
How Mandibular Advancement Devices Work
While you sleep, the muscles of the jaw and tongue naturally relax. In many patients, this relaxation allows the tongue and soft tissues to fall backward, narrowing or blocking the airway.
A Mandibular Advancement Device works by:
- Holding the lower jaw slightly forward
- Creating more space behind the tongue
- Reducing airway collapse during sleep
- Improving oxygen levels and sleep quality
For many patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea, or those who cannot tolerate CPAP therapy, MADs can be a highly effective and comfortable alternative.
Medically Managed, Not Just Dental Appliances
At Western Sleep Solutions, mandibular advancement therapy is managed as a medical treatment, not a cosmetic or dental service.
Our process includes:
- Objective sleep testing to diagnose sleep apnea
- Physician (MD) interpretation of your sleep study
- Custom fabrication of your appliance
- Medical titration and follow-up sleep testing to confirm effectiveness
We don’t guess — we measure outcomes.
Titration sleep studies allow us to objectively confirm that your appliance is:
- Effectively maintaining your airway
- Reducing apnea events
- Improving oxygen levels
- Supporting restorative sleep
Insurance-Based Sleep Apnea Treatment
Mandibular Advancement Devices for sleep apnea are considered medical treatment, not dental care.
At Western Sleep Solutions:
- We bill medical insurance, not dental insurance
- We work with Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and most private insurance plans
- Our team handles verification, documentation, and submission
This allows many patients to receive treatment at a significantly reduced out-of-pocket cost compared to cash-pay appliances.
Who Is a Good Candidate?
Mandibular Advancement Devices may be appropriate for patients who:
- Have mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea
- Cannot tolerate CPAP therapy
- Prefer a non-mask, portable option
- Travel frequently
- Want a quieter, more comfortable solution
If you are not an ideal candidate, we will tell you — and guide you toward other effective treatment options.
Part of a Comprehensive Airway Approach
Mandibular Advancement Devices are just one part of our comprehensive airway and sleep health model.
Depending on your anatomy, sleep study results, and long-term goals, we may also discuss:
- Orthodontic expansion to improve airway size
- Myofunctional therapy
- Nasal breathing optimization
- Combination therapy for complex cases
Our goal is not just symptom management — it’s long-term airway stability and better health.
Why Choose Western Sleep Solutions?
- Medical-grade sleep apnea treatment
- MD-interpreted sleep studies
- Objective testing before and after treatment
- Insurance-based care, not retail dentistry
- Airway-focused, evidence-driven approach
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- Airway-Focused Clear Aligner Therapy
- More Than Straight Teeth
- Clear aligners can do far more than improve the appearance of your smile. When designed and sequenced correctly, they can be used to improve space in the mouth, support proper tongue posture, optimize the bite, and positively impact airway volume and breathing.
At Western Sleep Solutions, clear aligner therapy is approached through an airway-specific protocol, not a cosmetic one.
How Clear Aligners Can Support the Airway
When teeth are crowded or the bite is collapsed, the tongue often has nowhere to rest except backward into the airway. This can contribute to:
- Mouth breathing
- Snoring
- Fragmented sleep
- Sleep-disordered breathing
Airway-focused clear aligner treatment can:
- Create more functional space for the tongue
- Improve jaw positioning and bite stability
- Support nasal breathing
- Improve airway volume and nighttime breathing mechanics
For many patients, these changes translate into meaningful improvements in sleep quality, breathing, energy, and daytime focus.
Aligners + Elastics for Nighttime Airway Support
In certain cases, clear aligners can be combined with precision elastics to help guide jaw position during sleep. This allows us to:
- Support a more forward jaw posture at night
- Reduce airway collapse during sleep
- Improve breathing without bulky appliances or masks
This approach is highly individualized and based on your anatomy, bite, and sleep testing results.
Not All Aligner Therapy Is Airway-Supportive
Clear aligners that are designed purely for cosmetic alignment can actually worsen airway space if crowding is resolved by retracting teeth or collapsing arches.
That’s why airway training matters.
At Western Sleep Solutions:
- Airway volume and tongue space are considered at every step
- Treatment is guided by functional goals, not just straight teeth
- We avoid protocols that compromise breathing for aesthetics
This is what separates airway-aware orthodontics from conventional aligner treatment.
Who May Benefit From Airway-Focused Aligners?
Clear aligner therapy may be appropriate for patients who:
- Have crowding, narrow arches, or bite issues
- Snore or struggle with mouth breathing
- Have mild sleep-disordered breathing
- Want a discreet, non-surgical approach
- Are seeking both functional and aesthetic improvement
In some cases, aligners are used alone. In others, they are combined with mandibular advancement devices, expansion, or other airway therapies.
A Comprehensive, Measured Approach
Clear aligner therapy at Western Sleep Solutions is often part of a larger airway treatment plan, which may include:
- Sleep studies with MD interpretation
- Mandibular advancement devices
- Orthodontic expansion
- Myofunctional therapy
- Nasal and breathing optimization
Our goal is not just a beautiful smile — it’s better sleep, better breathing, and better long-term health.