Sleep Apnea Treatment in Midtown NYC

Metropolitan Dental Care provides sleep apnea treatments in Midtown NYC. Both men and women can develop sleep apnea, and it can occur at any age. To learn more call 212-867-4223 or book your appointment online.

What Is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?

According to the American Medical Association, at least 30 million people in the U.S. suffer from sleep apnea. Unfortunately, only about 20% of those affected have received a diagnosis. Surprisingly though, most people who are diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea are treated by a dentist rather than a physician.

Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when a blockage or restriction in the airway causes a pause or delay in breathing. It may be due to a naturally narrow airway. It is also commonly due to the way the jaw rests while you’re sleeping. It may also be due to a smaller palate. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a common treatment for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea.

The solution to all of these causes is to open the airway. Dentists are uniquely qualified to treat this restricted airway by providing patients with custom night guards featuring mandibular advancement, that remove obstructions to the airway. Mild sleep apnea can cause individuals to wake up suddenly during the night due to airway collapse.

Moderate sleep apnea is part of the spectrum of sleep apnea severity and can be effectively treated with OSA devices.

Severe sleep apnea often requires the use of CPAP devices or custom oral appliances.

Elastic Mandibular Advancement Night Guards for Sleep Apnea

Elastic mandibular advancement night guards are custom night guards you’ll be fitted for at Metropolitan Dental Care. Once your impressions and treatment plan are complete, our dentists will send them to a premium-quality lab for manufacturing. Oral appliance therapy is an effective treatment option for sleep apnea, using a mouthguard-like device to keep the airway open.

Mandibular advancement night guards work by pushing the lower jaw (mandible) slightly forward, while simultaneously keeping your bite open. This removes obstructions from the airway, allowing you to breathe easily and freely while you sleep. Sleep apnea patients benefit from these custom night guards as they help maintain an open airway during sleep.

Elastic mandibular advancement night guards are non-surgical and entirely non-invasive. In addition to treating sleep apnea, these custom devices also help treat snoring.

At Metropolitan Dental Care, we insist on using the highest quality materials for all oral appliances. All oral appliances will be BPA-free and made of only the safest, most effective materials.

As an established, 5-star Google-reviewed dental practice in Midtown, our team of experienced dentists, prosthodontists, hygienists, and front-office staff have worked together for many years. Our dentists are some of the most highly respected in NYC, and each dentist is dedicated to helping patients achieve excellent oral health, and overall health.

At our state-of-the-art dental practice, we use all of the latest technological advancements including digital scanners and digital impressions for precision and accuracy in creating night guards for sleep apnea, TMJ, and snoring.