PASA DENTAL CLINIC
Someone has complained about my snoring
I have slept separately during a family trip
I still feel exhausted after eight hours of sleep
I feel sleepy and struggle to focus during the day
If any of these sound familiar, do not ignore your snoring.
Snoring is the sound of air struggling through a narrowed airway during sleep.
If the airway closes completely, it can develop into sleep apnea,
a condition in which breathing repeatedly stops during sleep.
CPAP and oral appliances are recognized by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine as standard non-surgical treatments, each with distinct advantages and limitations.
CPAP
- A proven standard treatment
- Requires wearing a mask every night
- Machine noise and daily cleaning required
- Many patients have difficulty adapting
Oral Appliance
- Keeps the airway open with a device worn in the mouth
- Lightweight and easy to wear
- Silent and portable
- An alternative for patients who struggle with CPAP
Few dental clinics specialize
in snoring appliances.
Oral appliance therapy requires knowledge of sleep medicine, CT-based airway analysis, and precise fabrication skills.
Oral appliance therapy requires knowledge of sleep medicine,
CT-based airway analysis, and precise fabrication skills.
It is a specialized field that most general dental clinics do not routinely provide.
For ten years, we have focused on oral appliance therapy
for snoring and sleep apnea.For ten years, we have focused on oral appliance therapy for snoring and sleep apnea.
CT imaging identifies where and why the airway is narrowed.
A second scan is taken with a check bite that simulates appliance use.
We compare the airway before and after simulation to confirm that breathing space is actually created.
Consultation & Exam
We review your symptoms and analyze your airway with CT imaging.
Simulation
We assess whether the appliance can open your airway before treatment.
Custom Fabrication
Your appliance is made from a precise digital scan of your mouth.
Fitting & Follow-up
We fine-tune the fit and explain how to use and care for the appliance.
Answer four short questions about your sleep.
Question 1/4
Has anyone told you that you snore loudly?
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Does it really work?
Before fabrication, we use CT imaging to check whether the airway can be opened. If improvement is unlikely, we do not proceed with the appliance.
Q. Does it really work?
Before fabrication, we use CT imaging to check whether the airway can be opened.
If improvement is unlikely, we do not proceed with the appliance.
Q. How long does treatment take?
Treatment usually requires two visits, with one-day care available in some cases. The appliance is normally completed within seven business days.
Q. How long does treatment take?
Treatment usually requires two visits, with one-day care available in some cases.
The appliance is normally completed within seven business days.