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A non-invasive alternative to CPAP

If you’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea but can’t tolerate a CPAP machine, or you suspect sleep apnea but haven’t been tested, there’s another path. As Montrose sleep apnea dentists, we treat obstructive sleep apnea with custom oral appliances that hold your airway open while you sleep.

This isn’t a workaround. Oral appliance therapy is recognized by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine as a first-line treatment for mild to moderate sleep apnea, and as an effective option for severe cases where CPAP isn’t working.

Sleep apnea affects more than your sleep

When you stop breathing dozens or hundreds of times a night, your body never gets the deep, restorative sleep it needs. Over time, untreated sleep apnea is linked to:

  • High blood pressure and heart disease
  • Stroke and atrial fibrillation
  • Worsening type 2 diabetes
  • Daytime fatigue and brain fog
  • Mood changes and reduced quality of life

That’s why our Montrose sleep apnea dentists take sleep apnea seriously, offering whole-body dental care that helps address its impact on your breathing, rest, and overall wellness.

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Signs your sleep may be affected

You may benefit from a sleep apnea evaluation if you:

  • Snore loudly and consistently
  • Wake up gasping or choking
  • Feel exhausted despite a full night of sleep
  • Have morning headaches
  • Notice mood changes, brain fog, or difficulty focusing

How oral appliance therapy works

Custom Fitting

We take a digital scan of your mouth and design an appliance specifically for your bite, no waiting weeks for a generic device.

Gentle Jaw Repositioning

The appliance holds your lower jaw slightly forward during sleep, which keeps the soft tissues in your throat from collapsing onto your airway.

Progressive Adjustment

Over the first few weeks, we adjust the positioning to find the setting that works best for your sleep, and we follow up to confirm with a sleep test that the appliance is doing its job.

Coordination with Sleep Physicians

If you don’t have a sleep apnea diagnosis yet, we’ll connect you with a sleep physician for a home sleep study. We collaborate closely with your medical team throughout your care.

How we help you

Keep your teeth healthy

Enhance your smile

Sleep better, live better

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Feel good about every visit

At My Dear Dentist, we believe dentistry is about more than healthy teeth; it’s about helping you feel your best, inside and out. As a family-owned Montrose practice, we deliver advanced, whole-body dental care with a personal touch. You’ll always be treated like family here — with honesty, warmth, and genuine care.

FAQs

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What do Montrose sleep apnea dentists do?

Montrose sleep apnea dentists help treat obstructive sleep apnea with custom oral appliances designed to keep your airway open while you sleep. At My Dear Dentist, we use a whole-body approach that considers how sleep apnea can affect your breathing, energy, heart health, and overall wellness.
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Can a dentist really help with sleep apnea?

Yes. Dentists trained in sleep dentistry can provide oral appliance therapy for patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Our Montrose sleep apnea dentists create custom appliances that gently reposition the lower jaw to help prevent the airway from collapsing during sleep.
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Is oral appliance therapy a good alternative to CPAP?

For many patients, yes. Oral appliance therapy may be recommended for mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea, or for patients with severe sleep apnea who cannot tolerate CPAP. Our Montrose sleep apnea dentists can help determine whether a custom oral appliance may be a comfortable option for your needs.
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How do I know if I need to see a Montrose sleep apnea dentist?

You may benefit from seeing Montrose sleep apnea dentists if you snore loudly, wake up gasping or choking, feel tired after a full night of sleep, experience morning headaches, or struggle with daytime brain fog. A sleep study is typically needed to confirm whether you have sleep apnea.
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Do I need a sleep apnea diagnosis before visiting My Dear Dentist?

No. If you suspect sleep apnea but have not been diagnosed, our team can connect you with a sleep physician for a home sleep study. Once you have a diagnosis, our Montrose sleep apnea dentists can coordinate with your medical team to plan treatment.
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How does a sleep apnea oral appliance work?

A sleep apnea oral appliance works by gently holding your lower jaw slightly forward while you sleep. This helps keep the soft tissues in your throat from blocking your airway. Our Montrose sleep apnea dentists customize the appliance to your bite and adjust it over time for comfort and effectiveness.
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Is a sleep apnea mouthguard the same as a custom oral appliance?

Not exactly. A custom oral appliance for sleep apnea is different from a generic mouthguard or over-the-counter device. At My Dear Dentist, our Montrose sleep apnea dentists use digital scans and personalized fitting to create an appliance designed specifically for your airway, bite, and treatment goals.
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Why choose My Dear Dentist for sleep apnea treatment in Montrose?

Patients choose My Dear Dentist because we combine advanced sleep dentistry with a comfort-focused, whole-body approach to care. Our Montrose sleep apnea dentists work closely with sleep physicians, customize your appliance, make progressive adjustments, and follow up to confirm your treatment is helping you breathe and rest better.

“At My Dear Dentist, everything we do comes from a place of love: for our patients, our craft, and our community. As a husband-and-wife team, we’ve created a space where you feel truly cared for, seen, and supported like family.”

– Dr. Shinta & Dr. Amin

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