Sleep Apnea Treatment in North Austin & Georgetown, TX
Loud snoring, restless nights, and daytime fatigue may be signs of a serious condition. Custom oral appliance therapy — compact, quiet, and CPAP-free — helps restore healthy breathing patterns and the deep, restorative sleep your body needs.
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What sleep apnea does to your nights — and days
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) happens when the soft tissues in the throat relax and collapse, blocking the airway. These breathing pauses may last several seconds and can occur dozens — even hundreds — of times each night. Each pause lowers oxygen levels, forcing the brain to briefly wake the body to restore airflow, which prevents you from reaching deep, restorative sleep.
Common symptoms: loud chronic snoring, waking up gasping or choking, daytime sleepiness, morning headaches, difficulty concentrating or irritability, and a dry mouth or sore throat on waking. Left untreated, sleep apnea can contribute to hypertension, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
Oral structures and jaw positioning play a critical role in keeping the airway open — which is exactly where dentistry comes in.
Why patients choose it over CPAP
Deeper Sleep
By keeping the airway open, oral appliances help you reach the deeper, more restful stages of sleep — lowering blood pressure, improving mood, and sharpening daytime alertness.
Snoring, Diminished
An unobstructed airway often reduces or eliminates snoring entirely. Your bed partner will thank you.
No Hoses, No Masks
Compact, quiet, and travel-friendly — the device resembles a sports mouthguard or nightguard, with no electricity required. Many patients find it far less intrusive than CPAP, which means they actually wear it.
Custom-Fitted
Precise impressions of your teeth produce a device fitted to you — not a generic over-the-counter appliance — refined over follow-up visits for optimal comfort and effect.
Diagnosis to follow-up, step by step
1. Real diagnosis first
A formal sleep study is crucial. We work closely with sleep specialists — or direct you to a reputable lab or home sleep test — to confirm the type and severity of your condition before any treatment.
2. Candidacy & custom fit
We evaluate your jaw alignment, tongue size, and bite to confirm oral appliance therapy suits you, then take precise impressions for a custom-fitted device, adjusted until it’s right.
3. Collaborative follow-up
Regular checkups monitor progress and fit. We coordinate with sleep physicians, ENT specialists, and primary care providers, and coach lifestyle factors that amplify results — weight management, exercise, avoiding alcohol and tobacco, and side sleeping.
“Dentistry goes beyond teeth and gums. Oral health is closely tied to how you breathe, sleep, and function every day.”Why a Dentist Treats Sleep Apnea
Care that works together
Sleep apnea care in North Austin or Georgetown
Whichever office is closer to home, you’ll get the same standards, the same team approach, and the same unhurried care. New patients are welcome with the $129 Complete Care New Patient Experience.
Hammons Family Dental — North Austin
10740 Research Blvd., Ste. 125Austin, TX 78759(512) 795-9960
Mon–Thu 7:00am–6:00pm · Fri 8:00am–5:00pm
Book North AustinHammons Family Dental — Georgetown
1502 Blue Ridge Dr., Ste. 101Georgetown, TX 78626(512) 713-1101
Mon–Thu 7:00am–6:00pm · Closed Friday
Book GeorgetownQuestions patients ask about sleep apnea
How can a dentist treat sleep apnea?
Oral structures and jaw positioning play a critical role in keeping the airway open. For mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea, a custom oral appliance repositions the lower jaw and tongue during sleep — a dental solution to an airway problem, coordinated with your physicians.
What are the signs I might have sleep apnea?
Loud chronic snoring, waking up gasping or choking, daytime fatigue, morning headaches, trouble concentrating, irritability, and dry mouth or sore throat on waking. A formal sleep study confirms the diagnosis.
Is an oral appliance as effective as CPAP?
For mild to moderate OSA, oral appliance therapy is an effective alternative — and because it’s compact, quiet, and comfortable, many patients wear it far more consistently than a CPAP machine, which matters as much as the device itself.
Do I need a sleep study first?
Yes — a formal diagnosis through a sleep study is crucial. We work with sleep specialists and can direct you to a reputable lab or home sleep test to confirm the type and severity of your condition.
What does the oral appliance feel like?
It resembles a sports mouthguard or a nightguard for teeth grinding — custom-made from impressions of your teeth, refined over follow-up visits, with no hoses, masks, or electricity.
Take the first step toward better sleep
Tired of feeling exhausted, or hearing about your snoring? Schedule an evaluation to see if oral appliance therapy is the answer — and finally enjoy a full night of restful sleep.
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