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What sleep apnea treatment is right for me?

Patients with a recent diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea, OSA, are often told by their primary care physician that the use of a CPAP machine is the best way to seek effective treatment. However, CPAP machines can be bothersome for many patients, causing them to stop using the machine and experience the return of their obstructive sleep apnea symptoms. 

Fortunately, working with a dentist who provides sleep apnea treatment is the best way to learn more about alternative solutions that can work, including using an oral appliance to maintain open airways, allowing you to get a good night’s rest.

Dr. Jennifer Wahlen and the team at Wahlen Dentistry in Perry, Utah, work with patients who have received a diagnosis of OSA and are seeking alternative ways to treat their condition that don’t require the dreaded CPAP machine.

What is a CPAP machine, and how does it work?

Dr. Jennifer Wahlen describes the CPAP machine as a device used to maintain open airways. The acronym “CPAP” stands for “continuous positive airway pressure.” This device is a piece of medical equipment that is worn at night to maintain the airways. It works by taking the air, filtering and pressurizing it, then delivering it through the tube and making it into the airways.

Doing this not only keeps the air flowing and your tongue, soft palate, and uvula from shifting into the airway, but it also stabilizes breathing and improves the quality of sleep. Patients using a CPAP machine will not experience the sleep disturbances often associated with obstructive sleep apnea and snoring.

What else can I do?

Unfortunately, CPAP machines have many pitfalls. They are large, heavy, difficult to travel with, and, for many, incredibly uncomfortable to wear when they sleep. Instead, our team at Wahlen Dentistry invites patients with obstructive sleep apnea and snoring to connect with us to find out if they are appropriate candidates for an alternative solution known as oral appliance therapy.

Oral appliance therapy uses a special oral appliance designed to maintain open airways using a small mouthpiece device. This device aligns the jaw, holds the tongue down, and fits comfortably within the mouth for airway maintenance.

Are you interested in getting a restful night’s sleep?

Whether you need a treatment for snoring or a solution for obstructive sleep apnea that eliminates your CPAP machine, our team at Wahlen Dentistry can help.

Call Dr. Jennifer Wahlen and the team in Perry, Utah, at (435) 246-4602 to request an appointment today.

Dr. Jennifer Wahlen

Dr. Jennifer Wahlen, DMD

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Dr. Jennifer Wahlen, DMD, is an esteemed dental professional from Utah. Growing up in Ogden, she graduated from the University of Louisville with a DMD in 1999. A leader in esthetic and restorative dentistry, Dr. Wahlen has specialized training in Sleep and TMJ dentistry. She serves on Utah’s DOPL Board and actively participates in the Utah Dental Association, American Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry. With over 25 years of experience, she is dedicated to her patients and community, volunteering for Bear River Head Start and Adopt a Smile programs.

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Dr. John Torghele

Dr. John Torghele, DMD

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Dr. John Torghele, DMD, is a highly skilled dentist with advanced training from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Recognized for his expertise in cosmetic and digital dentistry, he has received prestigious honors in cosmetic and endodontic practices from NSU. Dr. Torghele is an active member of the American Dental Association, Utah Dental Association, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. You can trust him for his commitment to excellence and patient care. 

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American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

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