The Avant : Effective Oral Device Therapy Helps with Sleep Apnea and TMJ

Sleep apnea treatment Kirkland, Bellevue, Seattle

Here at Mill Creek Sleep Dentistry, we’re committed to offering our patients treatment options that are proven to work, and that also maximize comfort. Many people with sleep apnea prefer oral device therapy because it’s comfortable, convenient, and effective. That’s why we often recommend The Avant, a unique oral device with a variety of important features that make it ideal for treating sleep apnea.

Effective, comfortable treatment for sleep apnea

The Avant device is FDA-approved for treatment of sleep apnea. This indicates that it has gone through rigorous scientific testing, and has been demonstrated to be effective in treating sleep apnea.

It’s also far better tolerated than CPAP. We see many patients who have tried CPAP, but simply can’t sleep with the noise and discomfort of air being blown into their faces at night. It’s very disappointing to finally seek treatment for sleep apnea in hopes of regaining your energy and vitality, only to find that you’re still exhausted all day because the CPAP machine is keeping you awake at night! The Avant offers an effective alternative.

It’s also effective at stopping snoring, which itself is often a sign of sleep apnea. If you share your bed with a partner, the Avant  device will help reduce the disruption to your partner’s sleep from your snoring, and is also better tolerated by partners than a noisy CPAP machine.

Also helps with TMJ (jaw joint problems)

Unlike some other currently available oral devices, Avant  is also effective for TMJ disorder. The TMJ is the joint where the lower jaw meets the skull. This joint is commonly damaged by grinding and clenching the teeth, especially at night. Patients with TMJ disorder may experience clicking, locking, or popping of the joint, and the area around the joint may be sore.

TMJ disorder is estimated to affect up to 12% of the adult population, but is far more common in people with sleep apnea. Using the Avant oral device offers effective relief from TMJ symptoms while simultaneously treating the sleep apnea.

Easily adjustable for maximum comfort and effectiveness

The Avant uses a unique patented design to make ongoing adjustments to the device easier than with other oral devices that are currently available. This allows your expert sleep dentist to fine-tune the adjustment of your device as needed, ensuring maximum comfort and the most effective possible treatment for your condition.

Mill Creek Sleep Dentistry offers oral device sleep apnea treatment Kirkland, Bellevue, Seattle area

We specialize in offering oral device therapy, the most comfortable and convenient treatment method for sleep apnea. We’re highly experienced with the Avant as well as other oral devices, and can ensure that you get the greatest possible benefit from your treatment.

If you have symptoms that may indicate sleep apnea, such as feeling sleepy during the day, you can take a simple online test to determine whether your symptoms warrant a professional evaluation. If you’re seeking sleep apnea treatment Kirkland, Bellevue, Seattle, and the surrounding area, please contact our office to schedule a consultation.