Sleep Better Solution

Oral appliance therapy is a comfortable, convenient treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. Many patients with sleep apnea resort to bulky CPAP equipment to get a good night’s rest. Our oral appliances relieve sleep apnea symptoms without masks, hoses, or noisy base stations. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the patient’s airway becomes blocked during sleep. The throat muscles may relax too much during the night, and excess tissue or a large tongue may block the airway. When a patient sleeps, respiration starts and stops repeatedly. The patient may snore loudly or wake, gasping for breath. They may wake up irritable and exhausted and complain of morning headaches, among other distressing symptoms.

When most patients consider treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, they think of a CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machine and mask. However, a bulky, noisy appliance is not the only option. Oral appliance therapy is an advanced treatment for the symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Liao custom-designs each appliance depending on the patient's sleep apnea symptoms and the severity of their condition. Oral appliances for sleep apnea fit like dental mouth guards. They reposition the tongue and jaws to keep the airway open without interruption. They are comfortable enough to wear all night without disturbing your rest.

Snoring is a common problem that can cause significant sleep disruption. Not only the patient but also their partner and family feel its effects. If you snore, you may need to know how to reduce or eliminate these symptoms. Sleep Better Solution provides expert help for patients struggling with snoring. Snoring typically occurs when the airway becomes constricted during sleep. It may occur due to the throat muscles relaxing too much, the throat tissues collapsing, the tongue collapsing backward to block the airway or large tonsils. There are two primary treatments for snoring: CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machines and custom oral appliances. CPAP machines are more frequently used for moderate to severe cases of sleep apnea, but they can also treat significant snoring issues. Our practice does not use CPAP machines because they are bulky, require wearing an uncomfortable mask to sleep, and are not portable. Our solution is the ProSomnus EVO, a custom oral appliance that gently holds the jaw forward to prevent the airway from becoming constricted during sleep.

Sleep Better Solution provides sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment in Lodi, NJ. Many patients may suspect sleep apnea if they wake up gasping and choking, snoring loudly, or feel as if they haven't gotten enough rest during the night. Our sleep apnea screening helps patients determine their risk factors for this hazardous condition. Dr. Steven Liao is a member of the International Academy of Sleep and the American Dental Association. He uses cutting-edge technology to diagnose and relieve the symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea. We can help you get a healthy night's sleep and cut your risk factors for severe complications like heart disease, diabetes, and stroke.