Loud snoring and poor sleep quality can take a real toll on your health and your relationships. At Stephen Cheung DDS in Lodi, CA, we offer custom oral appliances that help keep your airway open during sleep - providing relief from snoring and mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea without the noise, hoses, or discomfort of a CPAP machine. For many patients, this simple dental solution is life-changing.
What Is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a condition where your airway becomes partially or completely blocked during sleep, causing breathing to stop and start repeatedly. This leads to loud snoring, gasping or choking at night, daytime fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and dry mouth or sore throat in the morning.
Untreated sleep apnea increases the risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
How Can a Dentist Help?
If you have mild to moderate sleep apnea or struggle to tolerate a CPAP machine, a custom oral sleep appliance may help. These devices gently reposition the jaw and tongue to keep your airway open at night. They require no hoses, noise, or power - and they're small, portable, and easy to travel with.
Dr. Cheung works with sleep physicians to co-manage care, based on a formal diagnosis and your individual needs.
What About Snoring Without Sleep Apnea?
Not all snoring is caused by sleep apnea. Primary snoring - snoring without apnea episodes - can still disrupt your sleep and your partner's. Custom dental appliances can significantly reduce or eliminate primary snoring by gently repositioning the jaw and improving airflow. If you're not sure whether your snoring is linked to sleep apnea, we can help you find out with a referral for a home sleep test or specialist evaluation.
Oral Appliance Therapy: What to Expect
- Sleep Evaluation
We'll review your symptoms and medical history - if you haven't been diagnosed yet, we can refer you for a home sleep test.
- Custom Fitting
Dr. Cheung takes precise digital impressions to create a personalized oral device.
- Follow-Up Adjustments
We fine-tune the fit and function to ensure maximum comfort and effectiveness.
What's Included
- Custom Oral Appliances
- CPAP Alternative
- Improved Sleep Quality
- Reduced Snoring
We recommend only what you truly need - no upselling, no pressure.
Digital X-rays, 3D scanning, and advanced diagnostics for accurate results.
A calm, welcoming environment - your comfort is always our priority.
