No Mask
No Hose
No Machine
No Noise
What is it?
The mouthpiece is made from a scan of your mouth, so it fits you.
It gently holds your jaw a little forward while you sleep. That helps keep your airway open.
You wear it at night, like a nightguard. It fits in your pocket, so it is easy to take with you when you travel.
Is it right for you?
It may be a good fit if
✓ You have sleep apnea.
✓ You could not use CPAP.
✓ would rather try something else.
It may not be right if
○ You have very few teeth.
○ You have gum disease that is not treated.
○ You have bad jaw joint pain.
Dr. Nelson checks your mouth and bite at your visit. If it is not right for you, he will tell you.
What to expect
Book
Pick a time online. Mason gives you a quick call to make sure we are a fit.
Your Visit
We Make it
Fit day
Get used to it
Dr. Nelson checks your mouth and bite. If you want to move forward, we scan your whole mouth the same day.
About two weeks.
Dr. Nelson fits it to you.
About two weeks.
Check your sleep
About three weeks after you get it, we test your sleep again to see how it is working.
CPAP and the mouthpiece
CPAP
MASK AND HOSE
Yes, both
NOISE
Can be loud
TRAVEL
Needs a bag and a plug
BREATHING PAUSES
Lowers them more
NOISE
Can be loud
Mouthpiece
MASK AND HOSE
TRAVEL
Fits in your pocket
NOISE
None
BREATHING PAUSES
Helps many people who cannot use CPAP
Neither
CPAP is still the first choice for severe sleep apnea. If CPAP is the better fit for you, we will tell you.
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends that sleep doctors consider a mouthpiece for adults who cannot use CPAP or prefer another treatment.
American Academy of Sleep Medicine and American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine guideline, 2015.
Ready to sleep without the mask?
Pick a time that works for you. Mason gives you a quick call to make sure we are a fit. Then you meet Dr. Nelson.
Prefer to text? (801) 803-5775
We talk about your sleep and why CPAP did not work for you. Dr. Nelson and our sleep coordinator will tell you if a mouthpiece is a good fit. If it is, we can scan your mouth that day. If not, no worries.