Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT)

A custom fabricated oral appliance is a simple, comfortable, and effective way to effectively treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea in carefully selected patients.  The device holds the lower jaw forward during sleep, improving the upper airway space.  A simple office endoscopic exam of the upper airway helps Dr. Ludwick select patients who will benefit from this simple treatment.  Often, alone or in combination with simple airway procedures, oral appliance therapy can replace a CPAP machine for the treatment of sleep apnea.