Struggling With Snoring, Fatigue, or CPAP Intolerance?

Sleep apnea doesn’t just affect your sleep — it affects your entire life. At Elevated Dentistry, we offer comfortable, custom-fit oral appliances that can help treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and chronic snoring. For many patients, it’s a welcome alternative to loud, bulky CPAP machines.

If you wake up tired, snore loudly, or struggle with focus or mood during the day, you might have undiagnosed sleep apnea. We’re here to help you sleep better, breathe easier, and protect your long-term health.

What Is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?

Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the soft tissues in the back of your throat collapse during sleep, blocking your airway and causing you to stop breathing temporarily — sometimes dozens or even hundreds of times per night.

Common symptoms include:

• Loud snoring
  
• Waking up gasping or choking
  
• Daytime fatigue
  
• Morning headaches
  
• Trouble concentrating or memory issues
  
• Irritability or mood changes
  
• Dry mouth or sore throat in the morning
  

Sleep apnea doesn’t just impact sleep — it increases your risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.

A Dental Approach to Sleep Apnea

If you’ve been diagnosed with mild to moderate OSA — or if you can’t tolerate a CPAP — oral appliance therapy offers a proven alternative.

These small, custom mouthpieces gently reposition your jaw during sleep to keep your airway open, reducing or eliminating apneic events and snoring.

Benefits of oral appliance therapy:

• Quiet and discreet — no machines or tubes
  
• Easy to travel with
  
• Comfortable and custom-fit
  
• No electricity or straps
  
• Ideal for CPAP-intolerant patients
  

We collaborate with sleep physicians and provide follow-up care to make sure your appliance is effective and comfortable.

What to Expect

1. Sleep Screening or Diagnosis

If you haven’t been diagnosed, we can refer you to a sleep physician for a home or in-lab sleep study.

2. Consultation & Fitting

We evaluate your airway and take digital impressions to craft your custom oral appliance.

3. Appliance Delivery & Adjustment

Once your appliance is ready, we ensure a proper fit and explain how to use and care for it.

4. Ongoing Follow-Up

We monitor your sleep and comfort with periodic visits and adjustments to optimize your results.

Who’s a Good Candidate for Dental Sleep Apnea Treatment?

• Patients with mild to moderate OSA
  
• Those who can’t tolerate CPAP
  
• Patients who snore without full OSA
  
• Frequent travelers looking for portable options
  
• Patients who want a quiet, non-invasive solution
  

Oral appliances are FDA-approved, easy to use, and often covered by medical insurance with a diagnosis from a sleep doctor.

Related Services

Many patients also benefit from our Snore Guards for mild snoring or custom night guards for grinding and TMJ symptoms. We’ll help determine which is right for you.

Why Choose Elevated Dentistry for Sleep Apnea Care?

• Trained in oral appliance therapy for sleep-disordered breathing
  
• Digital technology for faster, more precise appliances
  
• Collaborative approach with local sleep physicians
  
• Focused on long-term outcomes and comfort
  
• Nonjudgmental, supportive care that respects your concerns
  

You don’t have to live with poor sleep or struggle with a CPAP. We’ll help you find the right solution for your lifestyle — and your health.

Serving Walnut Creek & Surrounding Communities

We provide oral appliance therapy for sleep apnea and snoring to patients in:

• Walnut Creek
  
• Pleasant Hill
  
• Concord
  
• Lafayette
  
• Alamo
  
• Danville

Located on Lennon Ln, our office makes it easy to get started with an alternative to CPAP — no long wait times or sleep center referrals needed to begin.