Oral Appliances

If you are plagued by sleep apnea there is now no reason to wait for treatment, as your Glendora Dentist,Dr. Anna Lee is able to provide treatment options. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has approved Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT) as a first line treatment for patients diagnosed with mild to moderate OSA.  AASM recommends oral appliances for patients with severe OSA, who are unable to tolerate or cannot wear Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) devices.  Another option for people with severe OSA is Combination Therapy (wearing CPAP and an oral appliance together) to help reduce the pressure on a CPAP machine, making it more comfortable to use.

Dr.Anna Lee is a dentist trained in sleep apnea who can assist you with treatment.  Dr. Lee conducts a full evaluation of your teeth, mouth, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) to ensure that your teeth and jaw structure are healthy enough to wear an oral appliance. Following the examination, you will have models of your teeth made and a follow-up appointment is scheduled to fit your custom appliance.                  

Call Dr. Anna Lee at 626-335-5114 for more information.