Sleep Apnea Treatment in Houston Heights for Better Rest and Health
Breathe easier and sleep soundly with comfortable sleep apnea treatment at Clio Dental in Houston Heights - custom solutions for restful nights and better health.
Sleep Apnea Treatment in Houston Heights
Sleep apnea is a condition where your breathing repeatedly stops or becomes very shallow during sleep, often due to a blocked airway. Many people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) snore loudly, gasp for air at night, or wake up feeling exhausted — even after a full night in bed. Left untreated, sleep apnea can increase the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and daytime fatigue.
At Clio Dental Studio in Houston Heights, Dr. Rouhani offers custom oral appliance therapy as a comfortable, non‑invasive alternative or complement to CPAP for many patients. These small, custom‑fit devices gently reposition your jaw to keep your airway open, helping you breathe easier, snore less, and wake up feeling more rested and alert.
Key Benefits of Sleep Apnea Treatment with Oral Appliances
Custom Digital Fit
Protects Long-Term Health
Improved Focus & Energy
Quiet, Comfortable Sleep
How the Sleep Apnea Treatment Process Works
Common signs of sleep apnea
Sleep apnea treatment at Clio Dental Studio in Houston Heights uses a custom oral appliance to keep your airway open while you sleep, so you breathe easier, snore less and wake up rested. Dr. Sanaz Rouhani, DDS, FAGD, offers oral appliance therapy as a comfortable, non-surgical alternative or complement to CPAP for many patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
Loud, chronic snoring
Often the first thing a partner notices.
Pauses in breathing
Stopping breathing or gasping for air during sleep.
Morning headaches or dry mouth
Waking up unrefreshed.
Daytime fatigue
Feeling exhausted even after a full night in bed.
Oral appliance vs. CPAP
For some patients the two are used together. The right option depends on your diagnosis.
What happens, step by step
Evaluation
Dr. Rouhani reviews your sleep history and symptoms, and may coordinate a sleep study to confirm the diagnosis.
Digital impressions
The iTero scanner captures precise 3D images of your teeth and jaw for a secure fit.
Fitting and adjustment
You receive your custom appliance, and it is adjusted until it feels comfortable and works well.
Follow-up care
Your progress is monitored and the appliance refined as needed, so results stay consistent over time.
How an oral appliance works
Obstructive sleep apnea happens when soft tissue at the back of the throat collapses during sleep and blocks airflow. The appliance looks like a mouthguard and gently repositions your lower jaw and tongue, which helps keep the airway open through the night.
Living with your appliance
Wear it every night; it only works while it is in.
Clean it daily and keep it in its case.
Bring it to your check-ups so the fit and your bite can be checked.
Ways to pay
Coverage depends on your plan. The team can check your benefits and give you a breakdown before treatment.
Financing through Cherry, Alphaeon, Sunbit and CareCredit. See payment plans and financing.
The Clio Care Plan, the practice's in-house membership, includes 15% off procedures. See the dental membership plan.
Grinding your teeth at night too? See nightguards.
Why patients choose Clio for sleep apnea treatment
- Non-surgical and quiet No hoses, no machine, easy to travel with.
- Precise fit iTero digital scanning for a secure, comfortable appliance.
- Ongoing follow-up Adjustments over time to keep results consistent.
- A boutique Heights practice At 1215 N Durham Dr, rated 5.0 by patients on Google. Read patient stories.
Snoring or waking up exhausted?
Sleep apnea questions, answered
Can a dentist treat sleep apnea?
Yes. For many patients with obstructive sleep apnea, a custom oral appliance made by a dentist is an effective treatment. A sleep study confirms the diagnosis first.
What is an oral appliance?
It is a small, custom-fit device that looks like a mouthguard. It gently repositions your lower jaw and tongue to keep your airway open while you sleep.
Is an oral appliance an alternative to CPAP?
For many patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea, or those who cannot tolerate CPAP, it is. Some patients use both. The right option depends on your diagnosis.
Do I need a sleep study?
A diagnosis is needed before treatment. Dr. Rouhani reviews your sleep history and may coordinate a sleep study to confirm it.
Will an oral appliance stop my snoring?
Oral appliances typically reduce snoring, which helps you and your partner sleep better.
Is the appliance comfortable?
It is custom-made from a digital scan of your teeth for a secure fit, and it is adjusted until it feels comfortable.
Why does sleep apnea matter for my health?
Untreated sleep apnea can raise the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke, and it causes daytime fatigue.
Breathe Easier. Sleep Deeper. Live Better.
If snoring, gasping at night, or constant fatigue are affecting your life, sleep apnea treatment with a custom oral appliance at Clio Dental in Houston Heights can help. Schedule your consultation today and take the first step toward safer, more restful sleep.
