A CPAP Alternative for Dayton Sleep Apnea Patients
A custom oral appliance fits in your mouth like a night guard, requires no machine, mask, or electricity. Oral appliance therapy is the second most common evidence-based treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, and at Alterna Sleep, it’s the only treatment provided:
You Don’t Have to Go Back to CPAP
Oral appliance therapy is FDA-cleared for obstructive sleep apnea and works well for patients with mild to moderate OSA, those who can’t tolerate CPAP, and those seeking a simpler, more comfortable long-term solution. If you’ve been diagnosed and told CPAP is your only option, that’s not the full picture.
Oral appliance therapy from Alterna Sleep is also available in Cincinnati and Columbus.
How Your Custom Oral Appliance Is Made
A custom oral appliance gently repositions the lower jaw forward during sleep, keeping the airway open and preventing the breathing interruptions that define obstructive sleep apnea. At Alterna Sleep, every device is built from a precise digital impression of your teeth, fitted and adjusted at your appointment, and monitored with a follow-up sleep study to confirm it’s working.
No Resupply Orders
Once your device is made, it’s yours. There’s nothing to reorder.
No Replacement Parts
The appliance is a single, durable device with nothing to replace or maintain beyond routine cleaning.
No Equipment to Travel With
The device fits in your pocket, making it a practical solution for patients who travel regularly.
Oral Appliance Therapy Is Covered by Your Insurance
Alterna Sleep pre-authorizes every patient before treatment begins and is in-network with most major commercial insurance plans, including Medicare, UnitedHealthcare (UHC), Anthem, and many others. Out-of-pocket costs vary by plan, and the team will walk you through what to expect before your first appointment. CPAP and oral appliance therapy can be covered by insurance when medically necessary.
Oral Appliance Therapy Trusted by Dayton Sleep Specialists
Alterna Sleep providers are AADSM-trained and treat obstructive sleep apnea with oral appliance therapy exclusively. This isn’t a service tacked onto a general dental practice. It’s all Alterna Sleep does, and that focus shows in the quality of care Dayton patients receive.
Every oral appliance is a mandibular advancement device, custom-fabricated from a precise digital impression of your teeth. It’s fitted at your appointment, adjusted to your bite, and followed up with a home sleep study to confirm it’s doing its job. If your physician has mentioned oral appliances but didn’t send you anywhere specific, Alterna Sleep works directly with referring providers to get you started without the runaround.
Why Dayton Patients Choose Alterna Sleep for Oral Appliance Therapy
Alterna Sleep serves Dayton-area patients with specialist-level sleep apnea treatment and in-network insurance coverage under the same roof. Here’s what sets our sleep apnea treatment apart:
AADSM-Trained Providers, Not General Dentists
Alterna Sleep providers hold AADSM qualifications and treat sleep apnea with oral appliance therapy as their sole focus, not as a service a general dentist offers between cleanings and fillings. The AADSM sets the educational standard for qualified dental sleep medicine providers, and every Alterna Sleep provider meets it.
In-Person Fitting by a Sleep Specialist
Online oral appliance companies mail patients a self-impression kit and build a device around whatever the patient captures at home. Alterna Sleep takes a precise digital impression of your teeth and jaw alignment in person, with a provider who can evaluate your airway and adjust the appliance before you leave. The fit is more accurate, and if an adjustment is needed, there’s a specialist in the room to make it.
Get Started With Oral Appliance Therapy
Alterna Sleep serves Dayton-area patients with obstructive sleep apnea who are ready to explore a CPAP alternative. Contact Alterna Sleep to find out whether oral appliance therapy is covered under your plan and to schedule your first appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Contact Alterna Sleep directly, and a sleep expert will review your symptoms and sleep study results to determine whether oral appliance therapy is a fit for you.
Yes. Alterna Sleep is in-network with most major commercial insurance plans, including Medicare, UnitedHealthcare (UHC), and Anthem, and pre-authorizes every patient before treatment begins.
For patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea or those who can’t tolerate CPAP, oral appliance therapy is the second most common evidence-based treatment option available. Alterna Sleep’s Kettering location serves the greater Dayton area with in-person consultations, fittings, and follow-up care.