Appliance

A man with his hand on his chin thinking about dental options.

There are a lot of things you can probably do yourself: change your oil, make a cake or even home-remodeling projects. But there are some things you simply shouldn’t tackle yourself. One of those things is making your sleep apnea appliances! While do-it-yourself dentistry is a growing trend, we recommend…

Dr. Sean Endsley, a general dentist, is sleeping in bed with a cpap machine.

Some forms of sleep apnea may respond better to treatment with an oral appliance, according to new research published online in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society. Sleep apnea occurs when the flow of air into the lungs is obstructed. This obstruction is typically caused by the soft tissues…