Sleep Apnea Devices & CPAP Alternatives

You have more options than just the CPAP machine.

Understanding Sleep Apnea

Beyond the CPAP

A diagnosis of sleep apnea can be distressing. Sleep apnea is when a person has breathing interruptions — called apneic events — during sleep. Not only does this result in daytime drowsiness, it also puts you at risk for heart attack, stroke, or other serious medical conditions.

Many people think that the CPAP machine is the only treatment available for sleep apnea. Although the CPAP is a life-saving device, it isn't the only option. Another treatment is a custom-made oral appliance worn at night that keeps the airway open.

Learn About the Home Sleep Study

CPAP Device

CPAP device

Oral Sleep Appliance

Oral sleep appliance

Diagnosis

How Sleep Apnea Is Diagnosed

A sleep test can be done either in a sleep laboratory under the care of a sleep physician, or in the comfort of your own home. Dr. Sheahan can administer a home sleep device that you wear several nights; the results are digitally sent to a sleep physician who makes the final diagnosis.

See the At-Home Sleep Study

Treatment Options: Simple to Complex

  • Weight loss & changing sleep position
  • Avoiding alcohol; good sleep hygiene
  • Myofunctional therapy to tighten orofacial structures
  • Sleep tape, nasal breathing, and allergy control
  • Minimal laser surgery to tighten throat tissue
  • Expansion device (12–24 months, 14 hrs/day)
  • Medications to induce sleep
  • Surgically implanted airway stimulation device
  • Surgical orofacial expansion or uvula removal

CPAP & Oral Appliance Options

We carry both CPAP-compatible devices and custom oral appliances. Let us help you find the right fit for your lifestyle and severity of apnea.

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