Welcome

You are here to get information because you know, or have been told, that you have a problem with snoring, sleep apnea, or CPAP, and you are ready to do something about it. A custom oral appliance has been the answer for many people. They have found this site to be informative and helpful. Pass it on.

Your sympathy and understanding for what others are going through will be appreciated. Often people do not even know something can be done for these sleep problems, and that doing nothing can have serious consequences in terms of health and quality of life.

Custom Oral Appliances

Stop snoring
Treat obstructive sleep apnea
Can be used in conjunction with CPAP devices

To decrease CPAP pressures
To alternate therapies - for example when traveling or dating
To avoid skin irritations from straps or masks
To secure nasal pillows or custom masks

Insurance

We accept most insurance, including:

1199 SEIU
Amerigroup
CIGNA
Empire Blue Cross-Blue Shield
GHI Emblem
Health First
HIP
Medicaid (depending on insurance carrier)
Medicare
United Healthcare Community
Oscar

New Patients

We at Dental Sleep Medicine of Brooklyn want to make the process of accessing healthcare as easy and as fast as possible for all of our new & first time users. For NEW patients visiting one our location for the FIRST time it is best for you to register below.

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Snoring & Oral Appliances

There is no such thing as “benign” snoring! “Second hand” snoring is a real pain with consequences.

SNORING
is more than just noise, it is associated with:

High blood pressure
Increased risk of stroke
Unhappy bed partners
Loss of intimacy
Poor performance and behavior issues in school
OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA (OSA). The definition of apnea: “without breath” … it means you stop breathing in your sleep

OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA
is associated with all snoring consequences and:

Heart attack
Heart disease
Irregular heart beat
Stroke
Weight gain/obesity
Diabetes
Kidney disease
Challenges with pregnancy
Erectile dysfunction
Loss of sexual desire

Excessive tiredness
Memory problems
Depression
Irritability
Car crashes
Accidents at work
Cognitive problem solving
In severe, untreated, sleep apnea, increased odds of death from any cause.

How Do Oral Appliances Work?

Oral appliances hold the lower jaw forward; this bring the tongue away from the back of the throat. Also, muscle tone in the tongue, palate, uvula, and muscles that form the walls of the throat are improved, making the throat less collapsible.

Below are views of a compromised airway and one with an oral appliance solution in place.

Over the Counter “Boil & Bite” appliances vs. custom fit appliance?

“Boil and bite” appliances purchased in a store or on the internet may help a small number of people for a short time. They may be useful as an interim appliance temporarily when a custom appliance needs to be sent to the laboratory for adjustment or repair. They tend to not stay in the mouth very well and are not made as strong as custom appliances.

In a research study, over the counter appliances have been shown to be less comfortable and less effective than custom appliances. If they don’t work well a person may feel discouraged and believe that all oral appliances are no good. This would be a disservice to people who are really suffering and really may need this valuable treatment option.

Below are several examples of oral appliances: