Sleep Apnea Treatment in Aventura, FL
Dental Sleep Apnea Solutions in Aventura
If you’ve been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) or if you snore heavily and wake up feeling unrefreshed, Dental Care Group in Aventura may have a solution that doesn’t involve a CPAP machine. Dr. Rick Mars offers custom-made oral appliances—mandibular advancement devices—that gently reposition your lower jaw during sleep to keep your airway open. These devices are comfortable, portable, quiet, and highly effective for mild to moderate sleep apnea.
Many Aventura patients who were prescribed CPAP find the mask uncomfortable, noisy, or impractical for travel. A dental sleep appliance from our office at 2797 NE 207th Street provides an FDA-approved alternative that fits in the palm of your hand and works silently throughout the night.
How Dental Sleep Apnea Treatment Works
Our Aventura office creates a custom oral appliance using digital impressions of your teeth. The device holds your lower jaw slightly forward during sleep, which opens the airway behind your tongue and soft palate. Most patients adjust to the appliance within a few nights and notice improved sleep quality, reduced snoring, and better daytime energy within the first week.
For more details, explore our guides on mandibular advancement devices, obstructive sleep apnea, and sleep apnea vs. snoring.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a dentist in Aventura treat sleep apnea?
Yes. Dentists with training in dental sleep medicine—like Dr. Mars at Dental Care Group in Aventura—are qualified to fabricate and fit oral appliances for obstructive sleep apnea. You’ll need a sleep study diagnosis from a physician, and then our Aventura team creates a custom appliance tailored to your jaw and airway anatomy.
How much does a dental sleep apnea appliance cost in Aventura?
Custom oral appliances at our Aventura office are covered by many medical insurance plans (not dental insurance) as a treatment for diagnosed sleep apnea. Our team helps you navigate insurance coverage and provides transparent pricing. The cost is generally less than CPAP equipment.
Is a dental appliance as effective as CPAP for sleep apnea?
For mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea, dental appliances have been shown to be comparably effective to CPAP—with higher patient compliance because they’re more comfortable. For severe sleep apnea, CPAP may still be the first-line treatment. Dr. Mars at our Aventura office evaluates your sleep study results to determine which option is best for your specific case.
Does the sleep apnea appliance connect to TMJ issues?
There is a well-documented connection between sleep apnea and TMJ disorders. At Dental Care Group in Aventura, Dr. Mars evaluates your jaw joint function as part of sleep apnea treatment to ensure the appliance doesn’t aggravate any existing TMJ symptoms—and in many cases, the appliance actually helps reduce jaw clenching. Learn more about the sleep apnea and TMJ connection.
Do I need a sleep study before getting a dental appliance in Aventura?
Yes. A formal sleep study (polysomnography or home sleep test) is required to diagnose sleep apnea before our Aventura team can fabricate an oral appliance. If you haven’t been diagnosed yet, we can refer you to a sleep medicine physician in the Miami-Dade area to get the process started.
How do I schedule a sleep apnea consultation at the Aventura office?
Call (305) 935-2797 or book online. Bring your sleep study results if available. Dr. Mars will evaluate your diagnosis, examine your jaw and airway, and determine if a custom oral appliance is right for you. Our Aventura office is open Saturdays for your convenience.
Visit Our Aventura Dental Office
Dental Care Group’s Aventura office is located at 2797 NE 207th Street, Aventura, FL, right off Biscayne Boulevard. We serve patients from Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, Hallandale Beach, North Miami Beach, and surrounding Miami-Dade County communities.
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2797 NE 207th St, Aventura, FL 33180 | (305) 935-2797
