Have you been recently diagnosed with sleep apnea or snoring, and wonder what is next? Or are you looking for a different treatment?

Whether you've had one for years, or you are anxious about getting one, CPAP machines are the industry standard. But that doesn't mean it is the best for you.

Sleep Better Indy in Indianapolis, IN, offers oral appliance therapy as an alternative to CPAP devices. This involves having a custom mouthpiece to allow air to flow easier.

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Common Complaints About CPAP Technology

While CPAP machines are the industry gold standard for treating sleep apnea, they not be right for you. Some reasons people don't like CPAP include:

Unappealing Look

CPAP devices aren't known to be flattering. Nobody likes being hooked up to a machine, and you shouldn't have to rely on it to sleep.

Hard to Travel

Vacations are meant for you to unwind and recharge. But bringing a bulky CPAP machine adds additional stressors to what should be a relaxing trip.

Disturbs Sleep

It's meant to help you sleep. But you might actually have less quality sleep even though you're breathing properly. Your partner may also be affected and not have a quality sleep, either.

How Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT) is Different From CPAP

CPAP and oral appliance therapies are vastly different in terms of approach.

CPAP utilizes a mask over the face, effectively forcing air into the patient's airway to keep it open during sleep; this can be uncomfortable or even cause feelings of claustrophobia for some patients.

Oral Appliances can be customized to help you breathe with ease by preventing the airway from being obstructed.

Similar to a nightguard, these appliances are custom fit to your mouth and gently position your lower jaw in a forward position that will comfortably open your airway and allow a better night’s sleep.

Don’t worry – we’ll do a full airway assessment in order to determine what is the best solution for your particular needs.