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Dental Services · Sleep Apnea

Stop snoring.
Start sleeping.

A small, custom oral appliance — worn only at night — can hold your airway open and end the snoring, without the mask, hose or noise of a CPAP machine.

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1 in 5 adults
Affected by sleep apnea
CPAP-free
A comfortable alternative
Worn at night
Fits in a pocket when you travel
Warning signs

More than just snoring.

Sleep apnea interrupts your breathing through the night. These are the signs we hear about most.

Loud snoring

Nightly snoring that disturbs your partner — or wakes you up.

Gasping at night

Choking or gasping awake as your airway briefly closes.

Daytime fatigue

Waking unrefreshed and fighting tiredness all day.

Morning headaches

Dull headaches first thing, from a night of poor oxygen.

Trouble focusing

Brain fog, forgetfulness and difficulty concentrating.

Irritability

Low mood and short temper that better sleep often fixes.

Quick self-check

Could it be sleep apnea?

Tick anything that sounds like you. This isn't a diagnosis — just a nudge on whether to get assessed.

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Select any symptoms you notice above.

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Why it matters

Untreated, it's more than tiredness.

Repeatedly losing oxygen overnight puts real strain on the body.

2–4×
Higher stroke & heart-disease risk when left untreated
↑ BP
Strongly linked to hard-to-control high blood pressure
↓ focus
Daytime drowsiness that affects work and driving safety
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CPAP or oral appliance?

Both work. For many people with mild-to-moderate apnea, an oral appliance is far easier to live with.

CPAP machine
The traditional route
  • Mask and hose worn all night
  • Needs power, noise near the bed
  • Bulky to travel with
  • Best for severe apnea
VS
Oral appliance
What we make here
  • Small, custom mouthguard-style fit
  • Silent — nothing to plug in
  • Pocket-sized for travel
  • Ideal for mild-to-moderate apnea & snoring
How it works

A small shift, a clear airway.

01

Custom-fitted

We scan your bite and craft an appliance shaped precisely to your mouth.

02

Gently repositions

It holds your lower jaw slightly forward while you sleep.

03

Keeps you breathing

That space stops the airway collapsing — so the snoring stops too.

What to expect

From first visit to first good night.

Step 01

Consult & screening

We review your symptoms and, where needed, arrange a sleep study.

Step 02

Digital impressions

A quick, comfortable scan captures your bite — no messy molds.

Step 03

Fit your appliance

We fit and fine-tune it for comfort and the right jaw position.

Step 04

Review & adjust

We check how you're sleeping and tweak the fit until it's right.

Good to know

Sleep apnea questions.

For snoring and mild-to-moderate sleep apnea, studies show oral appliances work very well — and because they're so much easier to wear every night, real-world results are often excellent. Severe cases may still need CPAP.

Usually yes — a diagnosis guides the right treatment. We can help arrange a simple at-home sleep test and interpret the results with you.

It's custom-made to your mouth, so most people adjust within a week or two. It's far less intrusive than a mask, and easy to travel with.

Often, yes — medical insurance frequently covers oral appliance therapy for diagnosed sleep apnea. We'll help you check your coverage.

Sleep better

Ready for a quieter night?

Book an assessment with Dr. Atwood and find out whether a simple oral appliance could end your snoring for good.

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2478 Patterson Rd, Suite 22, Grand Junction, CO Mon–Thu · 8 – 4:30