Snore Guards

in Calabash, NC

A custom oral appliancerepositions your jaw slightly to keep your airway more open overnight, whichcan meaningfully reduce snoring for many patients — and it's often easier tolive with than a CPAP machine.

How a snore guard works

Snoring often happens when thesoft tissue at the back of the throat relaxes and narrows the airway duringsleep. A snore guard is a custom-fitted oral appliance that holds your lowerjaw in a slightly forward position, which helps keep that airway more open andreduces the vibration that causes snoring.

It's a well-established,non-surgical option that many patients find far more comfortable and portablethan a CPAP machine, especially for travel — a real plus if you split your timebetween Calabash and elsewhere throughout the year.

Is a snore guard right for you?

Oral appliances are commonlyused for simple snoring and for mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea. Ifyou or your partner have noticed loud, frequent snoring, it's worth aconversation.

Important: Snoring can sometimesbe a sign of obstructive sleep apnea, a medical condition best diagnosedthrough a sleep study with a physician or sleep specialist. If you haven't beenformally evaluated, we're glad to discuss your symptoms and, when appropriate,coordinate with your physician so you get an accurate diagnosis before startingtreatment.

What to expect

• A conversation about your symptoms, sleep history, andany prior sleep study results

• Impressions or a digital scan to custom-fit yourappliance

• A fitting appointment with bite adjustments for comfortand effectiveness

• Follow-up to confirm the appliance is helping and fitswell over time

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can a snore guard treat sleep apnea?

Oral appliances can be aneffective treatment for mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea in appropriatecandidates, typically as part of a plan coordinated with a physician. Severecases are usually managed with CPAP or other physician-directed treatment.

Do I need a sleep study first?

If sleep apnea is suspected, asleep study helps confirm a diagnosis and its severity, which guides the righttreatment. If your concern is simple snoring without other symptoms, we candiscuss appropriate options with you directly.

Is a snore guard comfortable to wear?

Most patients adjust within thefirst week or two. Because it's custom-fitted to your bite, it tends to be farmore comfortable than generic, over-the-counter options.

Deeb & Fanning, DDS, PA | 10271 Beach Drive SW, Calabash, NC 28467 | (910) 579-5260