Custom oral appliances

Yes! The American Academy of Sleep Medicine endorses custom oral appliance therapy as a first-line treatment for mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea, and for severe sleep apnea patients who are intolerant to CPAP. Oral appliances are silent, comfortable, do not require electricity, and are small enough to fit in your pocket.

Over-the-counter boil-and-bite mouthguards are made from soft, bulky rubber that often triggers chewing reflexes, worsening clenching and shifting your bite. Our custom dental nightguards feature a firm acrylic outer shell with a soft inner lining, designed from high-resolution digital scans to distribute bite forces evenly and protect teeth without shifting.

Common signs of TMJ disorder include clicking, popping, or grating sounds when opening your mouth, jaw locking or difficulty chewing, unexplained morning headaches and migraines, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), and chronic neck and shoulder soreness. In addition to custom occlusal splints and nightguards, Dr. Haider Kalhan offers targeted therapeutic custom occlusal therapy to relax hyperactive masseter and temporalis muscles—providing deep relief from severe jaw clenching, facial pain, and bruxism.

Yes! Because obstructive sleep apnea is a medical condition, oral appliance therapy is typically covered under medical insurance plans rather than standard dental insurance. Our financial team works directly with your medical insurance carrier to maximize your coverage and minimize out-of-pocket costs.

Custom oral appliances typically last between 3 and 5 years or longer with proper daily maintenance. Clean your appliance daily using a soft toothbrush and mild antibacterial soap or specialized appliance cleaning tablets, and store it dry in its protective case away from pets and heat.