Oral Appliances for Sleep Apnea
Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT) is a safe and effective alternative to CPAP for the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Oral Appliances for Sleep Apnea
Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT) is a safe and effective alternative to CPAP for the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
CPAP Alternatives
Though CPAP therapy is considered the gold-standard in treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), it may not be right for everyone. If you have mild-to-moderate sleep apnea and have struggled with CPAP treatment, Oral Appliance Therapy may be your key to restful sleep.
Do Dental Appliances Really Work for Sleep Apnea Treatment?
Independent studies have shown that custom-fit oral appliances– such as Mandibular Advancement Devices (MAD)– are clinically effective in treating OSA.1 These devices are proven to significantly reduce the number of apnea-hypopnea events in many sleep apnea patients.2
Reducing apneas means reducing the symptoms of OSA. For many that means improved daytime sleepiness, lower blood pressure, as well as increased sleep quality and quality of life.

How Does Oral Appliance Therapy Work?
The most common type of oral appliance for treating sleep apnea is the Mandibular Advancement Device (MAD)– sometimes referred to as a “sleep apnea mouth guard”. These devices fit into your mouth like a retainer and ease your lower jaw into proper position. This allows the soft tissues at the back of your throat to relax without blocking your upper airway.
More advanced oral devices, such as the O2Vent Optima, also feature an in-built airway channel that directs airflow past common areas of blockage– like the tongue and soft palate.
MADs often feature adjustable hinges or connector-bands, which control how far your jaw is advanced. For effective treatment, your MAD dental device should be custom-fit and adjusted under the supervision of a dentist or sleep specialist.
The O2Vent Optima by Oventus
“The 02Vent Optima is revolutionizing the treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. A new modality of sleep treatment, taking traditional oral appliances to the next level.”
Aeroflow Sleep is proud to offer the O2Vent Optima by Oventus. The O2Vent Optima is the next advancement in alternative treatment of sleep apnea. That’s because the Optima is the only oral appliance with an in-built airway to direct airflow where you need it most. This makes the O2Vent more effective than traditional mandibular advancement.3
Crafted from medical-grade nylon, the O2Vent Optima is lightweight yet extremely durable.
3D-printing allows Oventus to achieve 98% precision fit based on custom impression molds, so it’s comfortable and easy to use night after night. In fact, user studies have shown the majority of patients feel confident in their ability to continue using the O2Vent Optima.
91% of patients would continue to use their O2Vent Optima
80% of patients found it easy to adjust to using O2Vent Optima
95% of patients found O2Vent Optima easy to clean
If you’ve been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, a CPAP machine or invasive surgery aren’t your only treatment options. Schedule a free consultation with a licensed dental assistant to talk about whether the O2Vent Optima is right for you.
Oral Appliance Therapy from Your Own Living Room
Aeroflow Sleep makes it easy to get a precision-fit mouthpiece from the comfort and safety of your own home! With a few simple clicks, everything you need will be shipped right to your door.
- First, schedule your free consultation with a licensed dental assistant to discuss whether the O2Vent Optima is right for you.
- Once you receive your impressions kit by mail, a board-certified dentist will perform an oral examination and guide you through taking your dental impressions– all via telemedicine from the comfort of your home!
- Drop your impressions in your mailbox with the prepaid bubble pouch provided for you.
- You’ll receive your custom-fit O2Vent Optima shipped straight to your door. A dentist will then walk you through how to fit and adjust your mouthpiece for comfortable and effective relief from OSA.
Sources:
[1] Verburg F., Bollen K., Donker HJ, Kramer G., The effectiveness of two types of MADs for OSA therapy. Clin Oral Invetigation 2018. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5945916
[2] Skalna M., Novak V., Buzga M., et al., Oral appliance effectiveness and patient satisfaction with obstructive sleep apnea treatment in adults. Med Sci Monitor 2019. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6346846/
[3] McCloy K., Lavery D., Moldavtsev J., Airway open-airway closed: The effect of mandibular advancement therapy for obstructive sleep apnea with and without a novel in-built airway. Abstract Submitted ASA Brisbane 2018.