604 E 1st Street, Tustin, CA 92780
A Comfortable Alternative to CPAP
If you have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea and your CPAP machine spends more nights in the closet than on your nightstand, you are not alone in wanting another option. Many people find the mask, straps and hose hard to live with night after night.
At SnoozX-AI in Tustin, CA, Dr. Hiral Desai, DDS, a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, treats sleep apnea with custom oral appliances: small, quiet devices you wear much like a mouthguard while you sleep.
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What Is Oral Appliance Therapy?
An oral appliance is a custom device that fits over your upper and lower teeth. It gently holds your lower jaw slightly forward during sleep, which helps keep your airway open so you can breathe more easily.
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine recommend that sleep physicians consider an oral appliance for adults with obstructive sleep apnea who cannot tolerate CPAP or who prefer a different treatment. Their guideline also calls for a custom, adjustable appliance provided by a qualified dentist, which is the kind of appliance we make.
Why Patients Choose an Oral Appliance
Treatment That Fits Your Life
An oral appliance works quietly while you sleep. There is no mask, no hose and no machine on your nightstand.
Your appliance is made from precise impressions of your teeth, so it is designed to fit you and only you, and Dr. Desai fine-tunes it at follow-up visits.
What patients often appreciate:
- No mask, straps or hose
- Silent, so it won't disturb you or your partner
- Small enough to fit in a pocket or carry-on bag
- No electricity or distilled water needed when you travel
- Easy to clean and care for
Is an Oral Appliance Right for You?
Who May Be a Good Candidate
Oral appliances can be a good option for many adults with obstructive sleep apnea. Your physician will consider your diagnosis and your preferences, and Dr. Desai will examine your teeth, jaw and bite to make sure an appliance is a safe fit.
CPAP is still the most effective treatment for many people, so the decision is made together with your physician. Our goal is simple: a treatment you will actually use every night.
An oral appliance may be worth discussing if:
- You have tried CPAP and could not tolerate it
- You would prefer a treatment other than CPAP
- You travel often or have trouble sleeping with a mask
- You snore, and a physician has ruled out sleep apnea
CPAP vs. Oral Appliance: How They Compare
Both treatments aim to keep your airway open while you sleep. CPAP does this with pressurized air delivered through a mask, while an oral appliance does it by gently positioning your lower jaw.
CPAP is generally more effective at reducing breathing interruptions during sleep. However, a treatment only helps when you use it, and research suggests that some people stick with an oral appliance more consistently than with CPAP.
If CPAP works well for you, there is no need to give it up. If it doesn't, an oral appliance gives you another proven path to better sleep.
At SnoozX-AI, we work alongside your physician, who diagnoses sleep apnea and prescribes treatment, and we coordinate follow-up sleep testing to confirm your appliance is working well.
Ready to Sleep Without the Mask?
If CPAP hasn't worked for you, book a complimentary consultation with SnoozX-AI in Tustin. We will review your sleep study and health history, examine your teeth and jaw, and talk through whether an oral appliance is right for you.
We accept most major PPO insurance plans and Medicare, and we offer self-pay and third-party financing with monthly payment plans. SnoozX-AI is proud to serve patients in Tustin and throughout Orange County, including Irvine, Santa Ana, Orange, Anaheim, and beyond.
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