Sleep Apnea Treatments in San Rafael
Explore your options for treating sleep apnea in San Rafael, CA.
Sleep Apnea Treatments
At Jennifer Buchanan, DDS, we are delighted to share the innovative sleep apnea treatments we use to give patients the sleep they deserve. There are many factors that contribute to sleep apnea and it’s our mission to find the solution that is both comfortable and effective for you.
Finding your ideal solution is a collaborative effort between Dr. Buchanan, your physician, and local sleep medicine specialists. Together, we create lasting solutions for our patients that maintain and improve their overall wellbeing.
CPAP Alternatives
Our goal is to help make sure you can sleep comfortably without interruption and that your quality of life improves. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) devices are often the first treatment solutions recommended to patients. With CPAP therapy, patients wear a mask that delivers a constant flow of air throughout the night to help them breathe better. Many patients have a difficult time with CPAP and prefer other treatment options.
We provide a number of new and diverse sleep apnea solutions for our patients. In addition to physical therapy and non-surgical treatments like CPAP devices, oral appliances remain one of the most popular solutions for patients. Dr. Buchanan maintains that CPAP therapy is the gold standard for treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea, but for those who want an alternative and/or cannot tolerate using a CPAP, she will help find the next best solution.
Mandibular Advancement Devices
A mandibular advancement device (MADs) can help treat your sleep apnea by moving the lower jaw forward and opening the airway space behind the tongue. This retainer-like appliance helps diminish or eliminate snoring, and can facilitate nighttime breathing without needing a mask or machine.
Dr. Buchanan understands that each patient has unique needs, and offers a number of different models to address these needs. Not every patient is a good candidate for these types of oral appliances and is why being evaluated by a TMJ specialist is important.
Somnomed Appliances (AVANT)
We can use oral appliances from Somnomed to give our patients the rest that they deserve. Available in several different designs, these oral appliances are metal-reinforced, making them incredibly stable and long-lasting. They are also incredibly comfortable with a patient compliance rate of 88 percent.
Somnomed oral appliances are also a great option for patients that suffer from teeth grinding, also known as bruxism. Protecting the health of your teeth while treating sleep apnea has never been easier.
Serena Sleep (EMA, Herbst)
We offer innovative products through Serena Sleep including the Nylon EMA Oral Appliance. The Elevate Device is known for its comfort and effectiveness, reducing snoring and addressing sleep apnea by minimizing stress on the temporomandibular joint.
The Nylon EMA Oral Appliance is a modern solution that uses advanced nylon construction and digital customization, providing a convenient option for mild to moderate sleep apnea patients.
ProSomnus Appliances (Evo)
We also provide ProSomnus oral appliances, which uses hinge components to precisely reposition and stabilize the patient’s jaw during sleep, reducing the risk of upper airway collapse.
ProSomnus appliances are often custom-made digitally, offering convenience for patients seeking relief from snoring and jaw pain.