Sleep Apnea

SLEEP APNEA TREATMENT

A custom, comfortable device that ’s durable & easy to use.

Worn during sleep, SomnoMed devices fit over your upper and lower teeth. The device slightly moves the lower jaw forward, helping to keep the airway open and allowing you to breathe normally.

 

EFFECTS OF UNTREATED OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA
Snoring and sleepiness should not be ignored. Sleep Apnea afflicts 1 in every 5 people. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a serious and chronic (lifelong) medical condition that can affect your sleep health and quality of life.

 

WHY CHOOSE ORAL APPLIANCE THERAPY

  • No Masks or Hose
  • Clinically Proven to be Effective
  • Covered by Most Medical Insurance
  • Travel Friendly
  • No Power Source Needed
  • 3 Year Manufacturer Warranty

SLEEP APPLIANCE

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is it safe?

Yes, SomnoMed Oral Devices are FDA cleared.

Is it Comfortable?

Yes, 9 out of 10 patients surveyed report it as comfortable.

HOW LONG WILL IT LAST?

New SomnoMed devices have a 3-year warranty but many remain operational long after their warranty expires.

HOW LONG WILL THE PROCESS TAKE?

Measurements, impressions or scans for your SomnoMed device are part of your initial appointment with your sleep dentist.

WHAT WILL MY OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE BE?

This will depend on your plan coverage, and our team is available to assist you.

 Scientific and Medical Journal References

  1. Rising prevalence of sleep apnea in U.S. threatens public health. https://aasm.org/rising-prevalence-of-sleep-apnea-in-u-s-threatens-public-health/
  2. Pinto, J., Ribeiro, D., Cavallini, A., Duarte, C., Freitas, G., (2016). Co-morbidities Associated with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Retrospective Study. Int. Arch. Otorhinolaryngol. 20: 145:150. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27096019
  3. Vijayan. V. (2013). Co-Morbidities Associated with Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Ann National Acad. Med. Sci. 49 (3&4): 113-121. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23134249
  4. Lettieri, C. (2013). The Association of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Erectile Dysfunction. Medscape Pulmonary Medicine. Retrieved August 17, 2018 from https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/808334
  5. Jean-Louis. G., Zizi, F., Clark. L., Brown, C., McFarlane, S., (2008). Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Cardiovascular Disease: Role of the Metabolic Syndrome and Its Components. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. Retrieved August, 17. 2018 from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2546461/
  6. Casey, I., (2010). Is it snoring or sleep apnea? Chicago Tribune. Retrieved March 14, 2024 from https://www.chicagotribune.com/2010/09/22/is-it-snoring-or-sleep-apnea/
  7. Himanshu Wickramasinghe, MD, MBBS Attending Physician, Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Clinical Presentation. Mar. 22, 2019. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/295807-overview
  8. Himanshu Wickramasinghe, MD, MBBS Attending Physician, Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital. What is the association between myocardial ischemia and infarction and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)? Mar. 22, 2019. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/295807-clinical#b5