CPAP Alternatives

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CPAP continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is a treatment that is often prescribed to treat sleep apnea. It works for some patients. Others struggle and don’t end up using it consistently.

Patients find it uncomfortable, intolerable, or just ineffective. Many users end up not wearing the device at night. Some devices have also been recalled, leaving patients unable to find their desired unit. These safety concerns have made some patients apprehensive about using this treatment.

Untreated sleep apnea can lead to serious health risks. Fortunately, there are effective treatment options that have changed the lives of our patients. If you have struggled with CPAP, oral appliance therapy offers you an effective treatment option that is comfortable, easy to use, and effective.

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Benefits of CPAP Alternatives

CPAP alternatives offer benefits you won’t find with traditional sleep apnea treatments.

Oral appliances are:

Custom-made for the individual, ensuring a comfortable fit

Built from the patient’s dental impressions

Designed to be adjustable

Constructed from durable, medical-grade materials designed to last years

Silent and don’t make loud noises

Clinically proven to manage OSA symptoms and reduce snoring effectively

Convenient for travel

Safe to use and not under recall

Why CPAP Doesn’t Work

CPAP therapy is effective for some patients, but comes with a long list of potential problems. Our experience has found that patients who suffer from sleep apnea have been let down by the options they’ve received.

Here are some reasons why CPAP doesn’t work for many patients:

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The mask causes discomfort or feelings of claustrophobia

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The machine can cause dryness in the nose and throat

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The size of the device makes it difficult to travel with

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The sound may be bothersome to some individuals or their sleeping partners

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This leaves CPAP patients with two options:

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Find a way to tolerate CPAP; or

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Find another treatment option

Oral device therapy offers an FDA-approved treatment option that is comfortable, effective, and available to patients in Michigan. CPAP isn’t for everyone. Many individuals have been looking for an alternative, and our team offers an effective one. Oral appliance therapy is an effective and comfortable way to treat sleep apnea that offers more options for patients.

Adhering to consistent CPAP usage can be challenging, particularly for those who travel frequently or have difficulty tolerating the treatment. Safety issues have led to recalls in recent years, causing patient safety concerns. One of the leading manufacturers of CPAP machines has stopped producing units in the U.S. due to recalls. Many patients can’t tolerate, use consistently, or trust their CPAP unit. This leaves patients who suffer from sleep apnea non-compliant with the treatment, remaining untreated.

Oral Appliance Therapy

Oral appliance therapy is an effective treatment option for treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). These offer an effective option for patients looking for an alternative to CPAP. With this treatment, you wear an oral appliance while you sleep. This device fits over your teeth like an orthodontic retainer or mouthguard. The oral appliance supports your jaw in a forward position to keep your airway open. This treats the root cause of sleep apnea and reduces sleep apnea events. Oral appliance therapy requires no masks, hoses, or loud machines. They are custom-fit and designed from the oral impressions that we take of our mouth in our office.

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Treat Sleep Apnea With CPAP Alternatives

Our team offers CPAP alternatives that give you the treatment option you deserve.

We focus on personalized care using the principles of dental sleep medicine to fit you with a comfortable oral appliance.

Your treatment will follow these steps:

Step 1

Consultation with one of our sleep providers

Step 2

Take an at-home sleep test

Step 3

Review your results and recommend the best course of treatment

Step 4

Treat sleep apnea with a CPAP alternative

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Follow-up

Where can I find CPAP alternatives in Michigan?

Michigan Sleep Wellness treats patients in Michigan out of our Bloomfield Hills location. Education, testing, and access to sleep apnea treatments are the leading reasons why patients are undiagnosed or only offered CPAP as an option. We are passionate about providing patients with a safe, effective, and realistic option to use consistently. Our team has seen the life-changing impact proper sleep apnea treatment can have on a patient.

What CPAP alternatives exist for treating sleep apnea?

Oral appliance therapy is an FDA-approved treatment that treats symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea. Our clinic focuses on this therapy using dental sleep medicine. Lifestyle changes, such as weight loss, avoiding alcohol and smoking, and maintaining good sleep hygiene, are also used in supplements with other treatments.
Our expert team will hear your unique story and recommend a testing, diagnosis, and treatment option that gives you the best chance of treating sleep apnea and regaining your health.