Start with the right diagnosis and care team. Trinity Dental Arts offers custom oral appliance therapy as part of physician-directed obstructive sleep apnea care. A dentist assesses the dental aspects of treatment; your medical clinician diagnoses and manages the sleep disorder.
Explore whether an appliance is appropriate
An oral appliance can be an option for selected adults who prefer an alternative to CPAP or cannot tolerate it. Suitability depends on the medical assessment, dental health and treatment goals. Continue prescribed treatment unless your medical clinician changes the plan.
Custom adjustable appliances hold the lower jaw forward during sleep. Fitting, adjustment and follow-up matter. They are different from a generic sports mouthguard. Treatment can cause discomfort or changes in the bite, so regular review is important. Learn about oral appliance therapy from the AADSM.
Diagnosis before treatment
Snoring alone does not tell you whether sleep apnea is present. Discuss sleep concerns with a medical clinician, who decides which testing is appropriate. A home test is not suitable for everyone and may require further assessment. We do not diagnose sleep apnea from a dental questionnaire or promise a device will resolve it.
What to expect at our office
Call our team to discuss a dental appliance evaluation and confirm visit fees. Bring relevant sleep-study results, physician recommendations, your medication list and details of current treatment. The dental evaluation considers whether an appliance can be supported and used comfortably.
If appropriate, the process includes records, fabrication, fitting, adjustments and ongoing checks. Your medical clinician directs follow-up assessment of treatment effectiveness. The number of visits and total fee depend on your individual plan.
Implants and dental restoration have a different purpose
Replacing missing teeth may address dental function and oral health. Dental implants and full-arch restoration are not established treatments for sleep apnea and should not be sold as substitutes for prescribed sleep care. Any restorative needs should be assessed separately, with coordination between clinicians when relevant.
Visit the Trinity office
We are at 11105 Trinity Boulevard, Trinity, FL 34655, serving surrounding communities from this location. Call (727) 228-6846, Monday–Thursday, 9am–5pm, to confirm the appropriate appointment.
Questions to ask include whether an appliance is suitable, how effectiveness will be checked, what side effects to watch for and what fitting, replacement and follow-up cost. Insurance benefits and medical billing requirements are plan-specific; confirm them before beginning treatment.