Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that affects your breathing, your sleep quality, and your overall health. At The Dental Difference in Brick, NJ, Dr. Mosmen is board-certified in dental sleep apnea treatment and provides oral appliance therapy to help patients breathe better, sleep better, and live healthier lives. For many patients who struggle with bulky CPAP machines, this treatment offers something even more meaningful: the chance to “Free Your Face” and sleep comfortably without a mask.
Dr. Mosmen has been providing oral appliance therapy for sleep apnea since 2009, pioneering this form of treatment years before it became widely recognized in most dental practices. As an internationally recognized expert who lectures on sleep apnea, Dr. Mosmen brings advanced expertise to every patient he treats.
Understanding Sleep Apnea & Airway Health
Sleep apnea occurs when your airway becomes partially or completely blocked during sleep, causing breathing to stop repeatedly throughout the night. The most common form is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), where the soft tissues in the throat collapse and obstruct the airway.
Each time breathing stops, oxygen levels drop and the brain briefly wakes you to restore breathing. These disruptions prevent deep, restorative sleep and place significant stress on your cardiovascular system. Most patients are unaware of these awakenings and don’t realize they have sleep apnea until it’s diagnosed.
Signs, Symptoms, & Health Risks
Common signs and symptoms of sleep apnea include loud, chronic snoring, gasping or choking during sleep, pauses in breathing witnessed by a partner, excessive daytime sleepiness or fatigue, morning headaches, difficulty concentrating, irritability or mood changes, and waking with a dry mouth or sore throat.
Untreated sleep apnea significantly increases your risk for high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke, type 2 diabetes, depression and anxiety, weight gain, and motor vehicle accidents due to drowsy driving.
Sleep apnea is a serious medical condition that requires professional diagnosis and treatment.
Oral Appliance Therapy For Better Sleep
Oral appliance therapy uses a custom-fitted device worn during sleep to keep the airway open. The appliance gently repositions the lower jaw forward, which prevents the tongue and soft tissues from collapsing into the airway and maintains an open passage for breathing throughout the night.
Oral appliances are highly effective for mild to moderate sleep apnea and for patients who cannot tolerate CPAP therapy. They’re comfortable, portable, quiet, easy to use, and have high patient compliance rates.
Dr. Mosmen designs each appliance specifically for your mouth and adjusts it to achieve optimal results while maintaining comfor
Free Your Face From CPAP
Many patients find CPAP therapy difficult to tolerate because of the mask, hoses, and noise involved in the system. Oral appliance therapy offers a simpler alternative that allows patients to sleep comfortably without wearing equipment on their face. This is what Dr. Mosmen means by “Free Your Face.” Instead of sleeping with a mask connected to a machine, a small custom oral appliance fits discreetly in your mouth and works naturally with your airway to keep breathing open throughout the night.
Addressing Snoring & Sleep-Disordered Breathing
Not all snoring indicates sleep apnea, but chronic, loud snoring is often a warning sign of airway obstruction. Even patients without a diagnosis of sleep apnea may benefit from oral appliance therapy if they have sleep-disordered breathing that affects sleep quality.
Dr. Mosmen evaluates your airway, reviews your symptoms, and determines whether oral appliance therapy is appropriate for your situation.
Collaboration With Sleep Physicians
Dr. Mosmen works closely with sleep physicians to ensure comprehensive care. A formal sleep study is required to diagnose sleep apnea and determine its severity. Based on the results, Dr. Mosmen collaborates with your sleep physician to create an appropriate treatment plan.
For patients already diagnosed with sleep apnea, Dr. Mosmen coordinates with your physician to ensure oral appliance therapy is an appropriate alternative or adjunct to CPAP. Follow-up sleep studies may be conducted to verify treatment effectiveness.
This collaborative approach ensures you receive the most appropriate and effective care for your condition.
Custom Appliances & Comfort
Unlike over-the-counter devices, custom oral appliances are made from precise impressions of your teeth and designed for optimal fit, comfort, and effectiveness. Dr. Mosmen uses high-quality materials and advanced design techniques to create appliances that patients can wear comfortably throughout the night.
The appliance is adjustable, allowing Dr. Mosmen to fine-tune the position of your jaw to achieve the best balance between airway opening and comfort. Most patients adapt to wearing the appliance within a few nights.
Improving Sleep Quality & Overall Wellness
Successful sleep apnea treatment transforms quality of life. Patients report better, more restful sleep, increased energy and alertness during the day, improved mood and cognitive function, reduced snoring, better cardiovascular health, and enhanced overall wellness.
Dr. Mosmen monitors your progress and adjusts your appliance as needed to ensure optimal results.
Breathe Better,
Sleep Better, Live Better
At The Dental Difference, Dr. Mosmen's board certification and extensive experience in dental sleep apnea treatment ensure you receive expert, compassionate care. If you are tired of struggling with CPAP or simply want a more comfortable way to manage sleep apnea, oral appliance therapy may allow you to finally free your face and enjoy restful sleep again.
Call our Brick, NJ office or book online to schedule your sleep apnea consultation. Dr. Mosmen will evaluate your airway, discuss your symptoms, and create a treatment plan that helps you breathe better and sleep better.