Respire Sleep Apnea Oral Appliance – Topeka, KS

Sleep Soundly with an Oral Appliance

Hand holding a Respire sleep apnea oral appliance

At least 22 million people in the United States struggle to get the rest they need because of sleep apnea. The disorder causes you to stop breathing frequently throughout the night. Most often, the condition results from the soft tissues in the back the mouth or throat collapsing to block the airway. This is called obstructive sleep apnea. It is traditionally treated using a CPAP machine. Although it is effective, it can be bothersome. As an alternative, many patients are choosing oral appliance therapy in Topeka. Dr. Michael E. Michel offers Respire sleep apnea oral appliances for our Topeka, KS patients to help keep their airways open, so they get the rest they need.

Why Choose Sleep Solutions by Michel Dental for Respire Oral Appliance Therapy?

  • Custom-Fitted Appliances for Improved Comfort
  • Medical Insurance & Medicare Accepted
  • Friendly & Experienced Dental Team

What is Oral Appliance Therapy?

Respire oral appliance for sleep apnea in patient's hand

The traditional treatment for sleep apnea and snoring involves using CPAP therapy. A machine delivers a steady stream of air through a mask worn over the mouth or nose. Although it is effective, it can be noisy and uncomfortable, so it has a low compliance rate.

An oral appliance provides a different approach. The device looks like a mouthguard; however, it repositions the lower jaw and tongue forward to prevent them from blocking the airway. This stops the pauses in breathing to protect your oral health and your quality of life.

What is a Respire Oral Appliance?

Custom Respire oral appliance

Respire is a preferred oral appliance for treating snoring and sleep apnea in Topeka because it resolves common issues that affect comfort. The devices are specifically designed to address a patient’s individual comfort needs, such as accommodating an enlarged tongue or narrow arches. The oral appliance is carefully crafted to prevent these common complaints using a flexible, yet durable material.

Besides enhancing patient comfort when treating sleep apnea and snoring, the oral appliance can also withstand the force of grinding or clenching the teeth and even symptoms of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.

How Does it Work?

Red and blue Respire oral appliance for sleep apnea therapy

Respire Medical offers a complete series of dental devices to allow more air to pass through the airway by moving the lower jaw forward. This is effective for treating mild to moderate cases of sleep apnea while also eliminating chronic snoring.

The device features a small screw to adjust the lower piece from the upper piece to increase the protrusion of the mandible. It has a maximum adjustment of 5mm to find the perfect position to ensure the airways stay open.

The carefully crafted oral appliances provide a greater compliance rate by improving comfort. It also allows the device to be personalized to move the lower jaw into the ideal position for greater effectiveness.

Benefits of Respire Oral Appliances

Man waking feeling rested thanks to Respire oral appliance therapy for sleep apnea

When compared to similar oral appliances, Respire offers certain advantages, including:

  • Personalized comfort
  • Flexible
  • Durable
  • Extensive range of mouth movement
  • Less intrusive
  • Adjustable for greater mandible protrusion
  • Long-term relief from sleep apnea & snoring symptoms

Breathe Easier Today!

Frustrated woman next to snoring man in bed

If you suffer from sleep apnea/snoring, you can get the rest you need using a preferred solution for oral appliance therapy. Contact our team today to schedule your consultation. Dr. Michel will help you breathe better for a restful night’s sleep.