Oral appliance therapy is a comfortable alternative for mild-to-moderate sleep apnea. Start with a risk assessment to see if it might be right for you.
Take the Sleep Apnea QuizFree. Private. Takes about 2 minutes.
Take our 2-minute quiz to understand whether your symptoms are consistent with sleep apnea.
If your results suggest elevated risk, we connect you with a partner who can help arrange a sleep test.
If diagnosed with mild-to-moderate sleep apnea, a sleep-trained dentist can fit you for an oral appliance.
Treatment is matched to severity. Oral appliance therapy is most effective for mild-to-moderate cases, but your provider will help determine the best option.
Snoring / very mild
Over-the-counter devices may help with snoring but are not designed to treat clinically diagnosed sleep apnea. No prescription required.
Mild to moderate
A custom-fitted device worn during sleep repositions the jaw to keep the airway open. Comfortable, portable, and silent. Prescribed by a sleep-trained dentist.
Moderate to severe
Continuous positive airway pressure is the gold-standard treatment for moderate-to-severe sleep apnea. It uses a mask and air pressure to keep the airway open.
We connect you to next steps with a trusted partner. Your healthcare provider will determine the best treatment for you.
Oral appliances are small, quiet, and worn entirely inside the mouth. There is no hose, no motor, and no noise.
An oral appliance fits in your pocket. No need to pack a machine or worry about power outlets.
Custom-fitted by a dentist, oral appliances are designed to be comfortable from the start and can be adjusted over time.
Research shows oral appliances significantly reduce apnea events in patients with mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea.
30M+
Americans have sleep apnea
80%
Of cases go undiagnosed
50%+
Of CPAP users stop within a year
90%+
OAT patient compliance rate
Sources: American Academy of Sleep Medicine; American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine; Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.
An oral appliance is a custom-fitted device, similar to a mouthguard, that you wear while sleeping. It gently repositions the lower jaw forward to keep the airway open and prevent apnea events.
Oral appliances are most effective for mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea. For severe cases, CPAP is typically the recommended first-line treatment. Your provider will help determine which option suits your diagnosis.
Yes. A therapeutic oral appliance for sleep apnea is a prescription device that must be fitted by a dentist trained in dental sleep medicine. Over-the-counter devices are available for snoring but are not the same as prescribed oral appliance therapy.
Prescription oral appliances are custom-made from dental impressions, are FDA-cleared for sleep apnea treatment, and are titrated by a trained provider to optimize effectiveness. OTC devices are generic and designed primarily for snoring.
For mild-to-moderate sleep apnea, yes — oral appliance therapy is a recognized alternative. For severe cases, CPAP is usually recommended first. Some patients use both. Your healthcare provider will guide the decision.
Start with our free quiz to understand your sleep apnea risk.
Take the Sleep Apnea QuizThis is an educational resource, not medical advice. Oral appliance therapy requires a prescription and fitting by a qualified dental sleep medicine provider. Somni does not sell, prescribe, or distribute oral appliances. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment decisions.
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