Oral Appliance Therapy

Our skilled dentists can provide oral appliance therapy to help protect your smile and improve your oral and overall health. Oral appliances are specially designed to fit your mouth perfectly and can be used in a wide range of treatments. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Craig Lowrie and Dr. Margaret Arwood and learn more about the benefits of oral appliance therapy in Anchorage and Wasilla, Alaska, call Advanced Family Dentistry today at 907-357-5018.

Oral appliance therapy may be recommended for a variety of reasons, including:

  • To treat sleep apnea, snoring or other sleep breathing disorders
  • To treat bruxism (teeth grinding and clenching)
  • To protect the mouth while playing sports
  • To help manage a TMJ disorder

Your oral appliance is a custom-made mouth guard and is designed to fit your mouth perfectly. The mouth guard will also be designed to help manage a specific type of problem. For example, a sports mouth guard is designed to provide protection for your teeth, jaw and soft oral tissues and minimize your risk of injury while participating in an athletic activity. A mouth guard designed to treat sleep apnea, however, will be designed to help you breathe easily while asleep so that you can get the rest you need.

During your initial consultation, our dentists will discuss your oral health with you and review the type of problem that you are seeking treatment for. We will then be able to determine if oral appliance therapy is the best option for your needs. We will review all your options with you so that you can make a fully informed decision about your care.

For more information about oral appliance therapy and to set up your consultation with our caring dentists, please contact our office today.