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Custom-Fit Comfort
A custom oral appliance gently repositions the jaw during sleep to help keep the airway open, without a mask, hose, or noisy machine.
NORTH ARBOR DENTAL · KITCHENER–WATERLOO
Sleep Apnea & Dental Sleep Medicine in Kitchener-Waterloo
Breathe better, sleep deeper, and feel more energized with custom oral appliance therapy for appropriately selected patients with snoring or mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea.
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PERSONALIZED APPLIANCES. COORDINATED CARE.
Why Choose Oral Appliance Therapy?
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Quiet & Travel-Friendly
The appliance is silent, non-invasive, easy to clean, and convenient for travel—an alternative or backup to CPAP for appropriately selected patients.
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Digital Precision & Coordinated Care
We use iTero 3D scanning for a precise fit and coordinate with sleep physicians when diagnosis, a sleep study, or medical follow-up is required.
YOUR CARE, STEP BY STEP
How Oral Appliance Therapy Works
STEP 01
Evaluation
We review your symptoms and health history and help coordinate a sleep study when one is needed.
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Custom Fitting
If oral appliance therapy is appropriate, we take a comfortable digital scan to design your custom-fit device.
STEP 03
Appliance Delivery
Your appliance is fitted, adjusted, and reviewed for comfort, retention, and proper use.
STEP 04
Follow-Up
We monitor progress, make refinements, and coordinate appropriate follow-up to support long-term effectiveness.
UNDERSTAND YOUR OPTIONS
Dental Sleep Medicine Frequently Asked Questions
Can a dentist help treat sleep apnea?
Yes. For appropriately selected patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea, a trained dentist can provide a custom oral appliance as an alternative or adjunct to CPAP, in coordination with medical diagnosis and care.
Is oral appliance therapy effective?
Clinical evidence supports oral appliance therapy for selected patients with mild to moderate sleep apnea and primary snoring. Effectiveness depends on proper diagnosis, fitting, adjustment, and follow-up.
Can I use an oral appliance if I already use CPAP?
Yes. Some patients use an oral appliance as a more comfortable or travel-friendly alternative, as a backup, or as part of combination therapy. Suitability should be determined with appropriate dental and medical guidance.