Dental Treatments for Sleep Apnea

Our Alternative to CPAP

The conventional treatment for sleep apnea is the CPAP device. This Continuous Positive Air Pressure device is the gold standard for moderate to severe sleep apnea. The patient is equipped with a machine that pumps a continuous flow of air into their nose or mouth during the night. However, many people find this irritating and they stop wearing their mask. 

Dr. Ray belongs to the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and has acquired extensive training in the treatment of snoring and sleep apnea. If you've been diagnosed with mild to moderate sleep apnea and can't tolerate or are frustrated with your CPAP, we can provide you with an alternative treatment. Dr. Ray can custom fit you with an oral appliance called SomnoDent™. This is a small acrylic device that slips over your upper and lower teeth much like the fit of an orthodontic retainer or mouthguard. It gently realigns your tongue and jaw to open your airway and permit more air to flow into your lungs as you sleep. SomnoDent is easy to install and remove, simple to clean, and convenient for travel. It's extremely comfortable and has an outstanding success rate for helping those who suffer from sleep apnea and snoring.

Donald W. Ray II, DMD 
Mary Alice Connor, DMD
432 Frye Farm Road
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 537-0800
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