Yes, dentists are able to provide patients with treatments for sleep apnea. While a physician may prescribe a CPAP (continuous-positive airway pressure) machine for sleep apnea treatment, this isn’t your only treatment option. Dr. Hobbs can help patients who dislike their CPAP find a better-suited treatment option, like convenient and comfortable oral appliances.
Oral appliances are similar to mouthguards, but they’re created uniquely to treat sleep apnea by keeping your airway open. Unlike CPAP, oral appliances are widely considered discreet, quiet, and comfortable. Dr. Hobbs can also offer guidance on how you can alleviate your sleep apnea symptoms through certain lifestyle changes.