{"id":8448,"date":"2025-11-27T11:11:18","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T11:11:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dentisteriemontreal.com\/?p=8448"},"modified":"2025-11-27T11:12:26","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T11:12:26","slug":"sleep-apnea-dental-appliance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dentisteriemontreal.com\/en\/sleep-apnea-dental-appliance\/","title":{"rendered":"Sleep apnea and dental appliances: when a night guard is no longer enough"},"content":{"rendered":"

You wear an occlusal splint (night guard) for bruxism<\/a>, but even with that you snore loudly, wake up exhausted, and your partner notices pauses in your breathing. In some cases, a simple protective night guard is no longer enough: an oral appliance for sleep apnea may become part of your treatment, in collaboration with a sleep physician.<\/p>\n

At Dentisterie Montreal<\/strong><\/a>, our role is to screen for dental and functional signs, protect your teeth<\/a> and, when needed, work with your physician to integrate an appliance tailored to your situation.<\/p>\n

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Sleep apnea: more than just snoring<\/h3>\n

Obstructive sleep apnea is a breathing disorder in which the airway partially or completely closes repeatedly during the night. These pauses in breathing can happen dozens of times per hour, often without the person being aware of it.<\/p>\n

Common symptoms include:<\/p>\n