How we can help: Although sleep apnea is not in itself a dental condition, your dentist may have a solution to bring you relief. Your first course of action will be to have a sleep study and an official diagnosis from a sleep physician (we can recommend reliable facilities). They may recommend a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) appliance which is the go-to therapy for severe sleep apnea. Many people find, however, that the device may not work for them due to claustrophobia, poor fit, or general discomfort – all of which can interfere with a good night’s sleep. If this is the case, then your dentist may be able to help with a less-invasive alternative: a sleep guard. A sleep guard will hold your lower jaw slightly forward, which then prevents the airflow blockage. Many patients find this the more comfortable option.