Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea mouthpieces are custom-made dental appliances that help to prevent apnea from occurring during the night. They move the jaw forward and are also known as JAD – Jaw Advancing Devices or MAD – Mandibula Advancement Devices. They work by improving airflow as the size of the upper airway is increased.

If apnea is caused by the tongue interfering with breathing, an appliance can be custom-made to keep the tongue in place to support breathing and a clear airway.

Sleep apnea treatment Scarborough is an affordable and efficient way to treat the condition and can remove the need to use a large, sometimes noisy, and inconvenient CPAP machine.

CPAP treatment (the use of a device and mask that continuously maintains air passage) is the most popular form of sleep apnea treatment Scarborough. However, this is changing. Countless patients are realizing that treatment with an oral device can be just as effective and far more affordable in the long term.

Sleep apnea treatment Scarborough with a dental appliance is ideal if you or someone in your family suffers from mild or moderate sleep apnea. If apnea is linked to being overweight, a dental appliance can provide relief and management for sleep apnea, which will complement a fitness and weight-loss program.

Dr. Lee and Dr. Eng may recommend that you take part in a sleep study under the supervision of your physician before having sleep apnea treatment Scarborough. By fully understanding your condition, you’ll be able to make an informed decision on the best treatment for you.

While sleep apnea can sound a lot like snoring, the condition is much more serious. Apnea refers to the pauses in breathing that occur in people suffering from this condition.

Snoring is caused when the throat relaxes, and tissues vibrate during breathing. There is no pause in breathing and people who snore in the general sense won’t usually suffer from any serious health complications.

People with obstructive sleep apnea will stop breathing several times during sleep, causing them to gasp for air as oxygen levels deplete. This results in poor rest and is linked to a range of conditions from chronic fatigue to heart disease and diabetes.

Dental appliances can be used for both snoring and sleep apnea treatment Scarborough. If you or someone you care about is loudly snoring or gasping for air in the night, it’s time to talk to the dental professionals at Havenview Dental Centre.

Although it’s rarer for children to suffer from sleep apnea, they can still have sleep apnea treatment Scarborough. Because our devices are custom-made to fit the unique oral structure of any patient, your child can wear a perfectly formed mouthguard.

If your child is suffering from sleep apnea or snoring, talk to Dr. Lee and Dr. Eng at Havenview Dental Centre.

Insurance often covers sleep apnea treatment Scarborough, often through a health plan rather than a specific dental plan. The coverage you can get will depend on your policy and the treatment may need to be authorized by your physician.

If you don’t have insurance or if your policy doesn’t cover sleep apnea appliances, we can offer credit, cash, and cheque payment processing as well as payment plans. Having sleep apnea treatment Scarborough can be life-changing. Havenview Dental Centre is here to provide the most effective treatment for mild and moderate sleep apnea.