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Sleep Apnea Treatment
Do you wake up tired even after a full night’s sleep? Has your partner mentioned you snore loudly, gasp, or stop breathing during the night? These could be signs of sleep apnea—a serious but treatable condition that affects both your sleep and your long-term health.
At the Center for TMJ & Sleep Therapy in Alpharetta, we offer comfortable, effective alternatives to CPAP machines. Dr. Manoj Maggan is dual-boarded in Dental Sleep Medicine and has helped hundreds of patients across Alpharetta, Atlanta, Johns Creek, Sandy Springs, and surrounding communities find lasting relief through custom oral appliance therapy.
Sleep Apnea
What Is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a condition where your breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. The most common type—Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)—happens when the soft tissues in the back of your throat collapse and block your airway. This interruption can occur dozens or even hundreds of times per night, without you fully waking up.
Left untreated, sleep apnea can lead to serious health problems, including:
High blood pressure
Heart disease
Stroke
Type 2 diabetes
Daytime fatigue and brain fog
Depression and mood disorders
Sleep Apnea
Common Signs of Sleep Apnea
Many patients don’t even realize they have sleep apnea until a partner points out the symptoms. Here are the most common red flags:
- Loud, chronic snoring
- Gasping, choking, or pauses in breathing while asleep
- Daytime sleepiness or trouble staying awake
- Difficulty concentrating or memory problems
- Morning headaches or dry mouth
- Irritability or mood swings
If you’re experiencing any of these, book a consultation at our Alpharetta office to get evaluated. You don’t have to live this way.
Your Alternative to the CPAP: Custom Oral Appliance
Most people are familiar with CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machines, which push air through a mask to keep your airway open. While CPAP is effective, it’s not for everyone. Many patients find the masks uncomfortable, the noise disruptive, or the machine too bulky to travel with.
That’s where oral appliance therapy comes in.
Custom-fitted by Dr. Maggan, these small, portable devices are worn like a mouthguard while you sleep. They gently reposition your jaw and tongue to keep your airway open—without masks, hoses, or noise. It’s a simpler, more comfortable solution that many of our patients actually stick with long-term.
Benefits of Oral Appliance Therapy
- Comfortable and easy to wear
- Small, portable, and perfect for travel
- No hoses, noise, or nightly setup
- Non-invasive and custom-fit to your mouth
- Often covered by medical insurance
- Proven to reduce snoring and improve sleep quality
If you’ve tried CPAP and couldn’t tolerate it—or if you’re looking for a gentler solution—oral appliances are a highly effective alternative.
Oral Appliances vs. CPAP: Which Is Better?
| Feature | Oral Appliance | CPAP Machine |
|---|---|---|
|
Invasive or Bulky? |
No – small & comfortable |
Yes – mask, hose, machine |
|
Portability |
Excellent – fits in your pocket |
Limited – bulky and needs power |
|
Noise Level |
Silent |
Can be noisy |
|
Ease of Use |
Easy to wear, no setup required |
Requires mask fit and calibration |
|
Compliance Rate |
High – better long-term use |
Often low due to discomfort |
|
Effectiveness (Mild/Mod OSA) |
Proven effective |
Very effective |
|
Covered by Insurance |
Often covered |
Often covered |
Who Is a Candidate for Oral Appliance Therapy?
Oral appliances are especially effective for patients who:
- Have mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea
- Cannot tolerate or have stopped using a CPAP
- Travel frequently or need a portable solution
- Snore loudly and want a non-invasive option
- Want to treat their apnea without surgery
During your consultation, we’ll evaluate your airway, discuss your symptoms, and determine if oral appliance therapy is right for you.
Why Choose Us for Sleep Apnea Treatment?
Dr. Manoj Maggan is one of Georgia’s few dentists dual-boarded in Dental Sleep Medicine and Craniofacial Pain, with over 20 years of experience treating sleep-disordered breathing. Unlike general dental practices, we are focused entirely on TMJ and sleep-related conditions—this is what we do, and we do it well.
We provide:
- A comfortable, patient-centered experience
- Advanced diagnostics and sleep screening
- Custom-fitted oral appliances tailored to your bite and airway
- Ongoing support and monitoring for lasting results
We proudly serve patients in Alpharetta, Atlanta, Johns Creek, Sandy Springs, and surrounding areas, helping them sleep better, feel better, and live healthier lives.
What’s Included in Your Sleep Apnea Consultation
Your visit includes everything needed to get started with personalized care:
- A detailed health and sleep history review
- One-on-one evaluation with Dr. Maggan
- Airway assessment and jaw function screening
- Discussion of treatment options, including oral appliances
- Coordination with your physician or sleep specialist if needed
Sleep Apnea
Frequently Asked Questions
Snoring is the sound of partially blocked airflow. Sleep apnea is when that airflow is blocked completely for short periods—causing breathing to stop and restart throughout the night.
Symptoms like loud snoring, daytime sleepiness, and gasping for air during sleep are common signs. A sleep study is required for an official diagnosis. We can help guide you through that process.
Yes! Many of our patients in Alpharetta and across Atlanta successfully treat mild to moderate sleep apnea with custom oral appliances.
Not at all. It’s custom-made to fit your mouth precisely and designed for comfort. Most patients adjust to it quickly and prefer it over a CPAP.
In many cases, yes. Oral appliances for sleep apnea are often covered by medical insurance. We’ll help you verify your benefits.
You’re still a candidate. Many patients come to us because they can’t tolerate their CPAP or want a more portable, low-maintenance option.
Yes. The oral appliances we use are FDA-approved for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.
No referral is needed to book a consultation at our Alpharetta office. However, we’re happy to coordinate care with your primary doctor or sleep specialist.
In most cases, yes! Keeping the airway open not only improves breathing—it significantly reduces or eliminates snoring.
We’re not a general dental office. Dr. Maggan is dual-boarded in sleep medicine, has treated hundreds of cases, and our practice is solely focused on airway, sleep, and TMJ-related conditions. You’re getting expert-level care from a team who truly understands this space.