Sleep Apnea

Better Sleep, Better Health: Treating Sleep Apnea & Snoring

A full night’s sleep is essential for overall health and well-being. However, obstructive sleep apnea affects 25 million adults in the U.S., with even more experiencing chronic snoring. At Long Island Smile Design, we offer effective treatments to help you breathe easier and enjoy restful, uninterrupted sleep.

Oral Appliances for The Treatment of Sleep Apnea

Oral appliances are often prescribed in cases of mild to moderate sleep apnea or snoring. Worn like a mouthguard or an orthodontic retainer, an oral appliance helps keep the tongue and soft tissues in the back of the throat from collapsing, enabling the airway to remain open and patent during sleep.


With several designs available, the appliance selected depends on each person’s unique requirements and needs. However, the treatment goals remain the same; to reduce the incidence and duration of apneas, hypopneas, and snoring.

Custom oral appliances, skilled and experienced care

When it comes to Dental Sleep Medicine, you can rely on our office for the skilled, experienced, and reliable care you require. Treatment, including selecting and constructing each appliance, is based on a complete analysis of your needs, oral anatomy, and precise impressions of your teeth.


Our appliances combine maximum effectiveness and comfort to help ensure you get a safer, more restful, and restorative night’s sleep. Beyond the design, fabrication, and calibration of each appliance, we also do the periodic monitoring and recalibration needed to optimize the health benefits and maintain the integrity of your smile.


Did you know that as many as one in two individuals with sleep apnea don’t know they have it? If you believe that you or a loved one may be suffering from sleep apnea, contact our office today!

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