Sleep Apnea Treatment Without the Mask or Hose
Custom oral appliance therapy for adults with obstructive sleep apnea who cannot tolerate CPAP or would like to discuss an alternative. Serving Peoria, Sun City, and the Northwest Valley.
Where would you like to start?
I have a sleep study
Already diagnosed? We can review your records and help you understand the next step.
CPAP is not working for me
A custom oral appliance may be worth discussing if the mask, hose, or nightly use is a struggle.
I have not been tested
You can contact us before a diagnosis. We will help you understand the appropriate medical evaluation.
I mainly want help with snoring
Snoring may occur on its own or with obstructive sleep apnea. Appropriate screening helps determine the next step; a custom appliance may be considered for primary snoring when clinically appropriate.
Peoria and Sun City • Custom titratable appliances • Physician-coordinated care • Medical insurance benefit investigation
Why patients consider oral appliance therapy
A custom, titratable oral appliance can offer an effective alternative for an appropriate adult with obstructive sleep apnea, particularly when CPAP is difficult to use consistently. It fits in your mouth during sleep, without a mask, hose, or electricity. We choose and adjust the device for your teeth and jaw, then coordinate appropriate medical follow-up to confirm the response.
Could an oral appliance be right for me?
Oral appliance therapy may be an option if you have diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea and cannot tolerate CPAP or prefer an alternative. The right approach depends on your diagnosis, medical needs, preferences, and ability to use treatment consistently.
Oral appliance therapy is not right for everyone. Dr. Dawson reviews your sleep-study records, teeth, bite, and jaw joints with your medical team before recommending a device.
Need Help Getting a Sleep Apnea Diagnosis?
Not sure where to begin? Restful Sleep Center can help connect you with a qualified sleep specialist and guide you through the process of obtaining an appropriate sleep evaluation. Once a diagnosis and prescription are established, we can determine whether oral appliance therapy may be right for you.
A Clear Path Forward
- Discuss your symptoms and concerns
- Connect with a qualified sleep specialist
- Complete an appropriate sleep evaluation
- Review treatment options after diagnosis
Five steps toward a treatment that fits
A simple overview of a careful, physician-coordinated process. See the detailed treatment pathway →
1. Start with a conversation
Tell us about your symptoms, sleep-study records, and what you hope to change.
2. Review your sleep evaluation
A medical provider establishes the obstructive sleep apnea diagnosis and guides medical treatment. If you have not been tested, we can help you find an appropriate evaluation pathway.
3. Evaluate your dental fit
Dr. Dawson examines your teeth, bite, and jaw joints and recommends a custom design if oral appliance therapy is appropriate.
4. Deliver and adjust
We check the fit, explain care and morning bite routines, and make gradual adjustments while monitoring comfort and side effects.
5. Verify and follow up
Your medical team assesses the treatment response after titration. We continue to monitor the appliance, teeth, bite, and jaw joints over time.
Why Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea Matters
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is more than just a snoring problem—it’s a condition that affects many aspects of your health and well-being. When left unmanaged, OSA disrupts restful sleep, which can impact energy levels, focus, and mood. Beyond feeling tired, untreated OSA is linked to several health concerns, including heart health, blood pressure, and memory. Effective OSA treatment aims to improve breathing during sleep. When a treatment is used consistently and its response is verified, many patients can see improvements in daytime symptoms and quality of life.
We help you understand your options and coordinate care with your medical provider. During oral appliance treatment, we monitor comfort, appliance fit, teeth, bite, and jaw joints. After titration, appropriate follow-up testing helps assess treatment effectiveness.
Sleep care with your physician
Your medical provider establishes the obstructive sleep apnea diagnosis and directs the medical treatment plan. Restful Sleep Center handles the dental evaluation, custom appliance, adjustments, side-effect monitoring, and long-term dental follow-up. We coordinate efficacy assessment and communicate with the referring clinician.
Help understanding medical insurance
Oral appliance therapy for diagnosed OSA is generally handled under medical benefits rather than routine dental benefits. Coverage and patient responsibility depend on your plan, medical necessity, documentation, authorization requirements, and network status. Our team can investigate these details and explain the anticipated financial process before treatment.
Meet Dr. Brandon Dawson
Dr. Brandon Dawson, DMD, is a general dentist providing dental sleep medicine and oral appliance therapy in Peoria. He is a Member, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, pursues continuing education and mentorship, and works with physicians on individualized care. He monitors the teeth, bite, and jaw joints during long-term treatment. Learn about the AADSM.
Hear From Patients Who Have Experienced Oral Appliance Therapy
These brief patient accounts were published by the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM). Neither person was treated by Restful Sleep Center.
Robin S., oral-appliance patient: “My snoring has resolved and I definitely feel better.” Robin also described some trial and error before finding the right device for her.
Dave F., oral-appliance patient: After trying several CPAP masks, Dave described his appliance as “effective, without noise.”
Source: AADSM patient accounts at DentalSleep.org. These are individual experiences, not typical or guaranteed results. Suitability and response vary; for obstructive sleep apnea, your medical provider should assess treatment effectiveness after adjustment.
Common questions
Do I need a sleep study?
You may contact us before testing. A qualified medical provider must establish an OSA diagnosis before treatment.
Will insurance help?
Medical benefits may be available; requirements and costs vary by plan. We can investigate your benefits.
How do we know it works?
The response should be assessed with your medical provider after titration. We also monitor your teeth, bite, and jaw joints.
For referring physicians
We manage the dental component of oral appliance therapy and keep the medical team involved from referral through adjustment, efficacy assessment, and ongoing care.
Ready for the next step?
Already have a sleep study? We can review your next steps. Not yet tested? We can help you find an appropriate evaluation.
Tell us where you are in the process, and our team will guide you.
Located at the border of Sun City and Peoria inside Dawson Dental.