Sleep apnea & snoring
Quiet nights, real rest — without a CPAP machine
If you snore, wake up gasping, or feel exhausted no matter how long you sleep, a comfortable custom oral appliance worn only at night may help — provided in partnership with your physician.
Could it be sleep apnea?
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) happens when the airway narrows or collapses during sleep, briefly cutting off breathing — often dozens of times an hour. It's linked to loud snoring, daytime fatigue, morning headaches, and longer-term health risks.
Common signs people notice:
- Loud, habitual snoring
- Gasping or choking awake at night
- Waking unrefreshed after a full night's sleep
- Morning headaches, dry mouth, or sore throat
- Daytime sleepiness, brain fog, irritability
- A CPAP you can't tolerate or have given up on
How a sleep diagnosis works — and why it matters
A dentist cannot diagnose sleep apnea. By law and medical standard of care — in every state — a medical provider must diagnose OSA from a sleep test before oral appliance therapy can begin. Our role is to screen you, help coordinate a convenient home sleep test and physician diagnosis, and then design and fit your custom appliance once you're diagnosed. We follow you alongside your physician afterward.
Oral appliance therapy vs. CPAP
| Custom oral appliance | CPAP | |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | A custom device gently holds the lower jaw forward to keep the airway open | A mask delivers pressurized air through a hose all night |
| Comfort & travel | Small, quiet, no hose or electricity; fits in a pocket | Effective but bulky for some; mask and noise can disrupt sleep |
| Best for | Snoring and mild-to-moderate OSA, or CPAP-intolerant patients | All severities, especially severe OSA |
| Requires diagnosis | Yes — physician diagnosis & sleep test first | Yes — physician diagnosis & sleep test first |
Oral appliances are FDA-cleared primarily for snoring and mild-to-moderate OSA. Your physician and Dr. Delgado will recommend the right option for you.
Two ways to start
Get evaluated for sleep care
Book a free consult in Farmington Hills, or a virtual screening consult from home.
Booking online starts with a free virtual screening consult. Your home sleep test and physician diagnosis come next — we coordinate them with you before any appliance is made.
Sleep apnea — common questions
Do I have to do a sleep study?
Yes. A physician diagnosis based on a sleep test is required before oral appliance therapy. Most patients can do a convenient at-home sleep test — we help you arrange it.
Will my insurance cover it?
Oral appliance therapy for OSA is often billed to medical insurance (not dental). Coverage varies; we'll help you understand your benefits. See Insurance & Billing.
Is an oral appliance as good as CPAP?
For snoring and mild-to-moderate OSA, oral appliances are an effective, well-tolerated option — and often the best choice for people who can't use CPAP. Your physician helps determine what's appropriate.
Can I do this entirely online?
The consult and much of the coordination can happen remotely. Some steps — like the diagnosis and certain hands-on steps — involve your physician and may require in-person elements. We'll map out exactly what your state and situation require.