Snore Guard in Calgary
Loud or persistent snoring affects your sleep and your partner's. A custom fitted snore guard gently repositions your jaw to keep your airway open, reducing snoring and helping you both sleep better.
About Snore Guards
A snore guard is a custom fitted oral appliance worn during sleep that gently repositions your lower jaw forward, helping keep your airway open and reducing the vibration that causes snoring. The same type of appliance is also used to help manage mild to moderate sleep apnea, since both conditions are related to airway obstruction during sleep. At Royal Oak Smiles, your snore guard is custom fitted to your mouth for a comfortable, effective fit.
What is Condition
Snoring occurs when airflow through the throat is partially restricted during sleep, causing surrounding tissue to vibrate. In some cases, this same airway obstruction is more serious and is diagnosed as sleep apnea, where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. A snore guard addresses the underlying airway positioning issue common to both conditions, though sleep apnea should be properly diagnosed by a physician before treatment begins.
Symptoms and Causes
- Loud or frequent snoring during sleep
- A partner noticing pauses in breathing during sleep
- Waking up feeling tired despite a full night's sleep
- Morning headaches or a dry mouth upon waking
What to Expect
Getting a snore guard starts with an impression of your teeth and bite, used to custom fit the appliance to your mouth. Once fitted, you wear the snore guard while sleeping, and most patients notice a reduction in snoring within the first few nights of consistent use. Follow up appointments allow your dentist to check the fit and make any needed adjustments.
Why Choose Royal Oak Smiles
Our team takes the time to properly fit your snore guard for comfort and effectiveness, rather than offering a generic, one size fits all solution. For patients also dealing with teeth grinding, we can clarify whether a custom night guard, a different product for a different purpose, might be needed instead or in addition. We're open evenings until 8 PM Monday through Thursday, plus weekends, so fittings fit around your schedule. We direct bill most major Alberta insurance providers and are a participating provider for CDCP and NIHB.
Consultation and Procedure Fee
The cost of a custom snore guard depends on the specific appliance recommended for your case. We'll walk you through your options and provide a clear estimate at your visit. We direct bill most major Alberta insurance providers, and are a participating provider for CDCP and NIHB.
Recovery Timeline
There is no recovery period involved. A custom snore guard is ready to wear as soon as it's fitted, with a short adjustment period as you get used to wearing it during sleep.
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Reviews
Royal Oak Smiles holds a 4.7 star rating from over 368 Google reviews, reflecting the comfort and care patients experience with our custom oral appliances.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Oral appliances like snore guards can help with mild to moderate sleep apnea by keeping the airway open, but sleep apnea should be properly diagnosed by a physician first to determine the right treatment approach for your specific case.
Many patients experience a noticeable reduction in snoring with a properly fitted snore guard, since it helps keep the airway open by repositioning the jaw during sleep.
A properly fitted, dentist made snore guard is designed to be safe for regular use. Generic, store bought versions that don't fit well can sometimes cause discomfort or bite changes over time, which is why a custom fit matters.
A snore guard repositions your jaw to help keep your airway open and reduce snoring, while a custom night guard protects your teeth from grinding and clenching. They address different issues, even though both are worn during sleep.
Coverage varies by provider and plan, and may depend on whether sleep apnea has been formally diagnosed. We direct bill most major Alberta providers and can help confirm your specific coverage.
Book Your Appointment
Sleep better and snore less with a custom fitted snore guard. Book your consultation with Royal Oak Smiles today.