Is the sleep apnea moderate or severe?
Breathing mask (CPAP)
With more severe apnea, the mask keeps the airway open more reliably than any splint. It remains the standard here; we only bring the splint in once the mask isn't the right path.
Services · Splints & Specialized Treatments
Snoring Therapy
Quieter nights, for you and whoever sleeps next to you.
A mandibular advancement splint gently holds the lower jaw forward at night, keeping the airway behind the tongue open. For many people, that's enough for noticeably quieter nights: the only thing that matters is knowing beforehand what's behind the snoring.
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Snoring SplintMandibular Advancement Splint
The partner often hears it first
For most people, loud snoring is simply a sound, annoying but with no proven health risk for the snorer themselves. The burden often falls on whoever's next to them: lying awake, moving to another room, disturbed night after night. A snoring splint gently holds the lower jaw forward, creating room again for air behind the tongue. For many, that makes things noticeably quieter, for both of you.
Only the order matters: if you've noticed observed pauses in breathing, unusual daytime tiredness, or wake up with headaches in the morning, that should be checked out first, we say so openly, even if that wasn't the reason for your appointment.
How it would work for you
- Consultation & check
Whether a splint is the right path and your teeth can support it, and whether a medical check-up makes sense first.
- Impression
An impression or scan of the upper and lower jaw, no anaesthetic needed.
- Measurement
The starting position for the advancement is determined. Our partner lab then makes your individual, adjustable splint.
- Fitting & adjustment
The finished splint is fitted, and the advancement is adjusted in small steps until effect and comfort are right.
- Check-up
Fit and effect are reviewed: this stays a recurring part of the treatment afterwards.
Sleeping through the night. Waking up rested.
And nobody lying awake beside you.Sometimes a small piece of plastic changes the whole night.
What it costs
Mostly, the splint is a private, out-of-pocket service: you get it without a prior sleep-lab examination, and for plain snoring, that's the quick, uncomplicated path. We deliberately give no fixed figure here: what the treatment costs depends on the individual case and is in your cost plan before anything begins.
Public insurance only covers the splint when three things come together: a medically diagnosed sleep apnea requiring treatment, a breathing mask that's demonstrably not workable for you, and a prescription from a sleep-medicine-qualified doctor. That path runs through ENT, sleep medicine and an actual mask trial: in our experience it typically takes over a year, which is why in practice almost everything runs through the private splint.
One commitment stands regardless: if we notice warning signs of sleep apnea, we say so openly, before you decide on the quick private splint: quieter nights, gladly quickly, but only once we know what the noise means.
When something else is a better fit
With moderate to severe sleep apnea, a breathing mask (CPAP) keeps the airway open independent of anatomy and, on average, outperforms a splint. For those cases, it remains the standard; the splint is the recognised alternative when the mask isn't tolerated.
And before a splint even comes into question, warning signs call for a check-up first: observed pauses in breathing, marked daytime tiredness, morning headaches. The first step here isn't straight to a sleep lab: an ENT appointment is much quicker to get and already tells you whether the suspicion holds up.
Are there warning signs but no diagnosis yet?
ENT assessment
Observed pauses in breathing, daytime tiredness, morning headaches: then a check-up comes first. An ENT appointment is the quick first step, not straight to a sleep lab.
Is it harmless snoring with no real distress?
Wait and see
Snoring without a breathing disorder doesn't need treatment. If it isn't bothering anyone, waiting is a perfectly reasonable choice.
Quieter nights are the goal, but knowing what the noise means comes first.
Whether a snoring splint is the right path for you or something else, we'll work that out together.
Zahngesundheit verstehen, Entscheidung leben.
If you'd like to know more
How long does fitting take, how many appointments?
Usually two to three appointments of about half an hour each: consultation with impression, fitting the finished splint, then step-by-step adjustment with checks. It's deliberately not done in a single appointment, because the advancement needs to be adjusted in small steps until effect and comfort are right.
Does snoring harm my teeth?
Indirectly yes, and it's often overlooked. Loud snorers usually breathe through an open mouth; that means hours each night without the saliva that washes away plaque, neutralises acid and rebuilds enamel. Mouth breathers regularly show more plaque, gums that bleed more often, and more decay, especially on the front teeth, a documented association, not a proven cause. This applies regardless of whether sleep apnea is behind it.
Can't I just order a splint online?
You can, but it only fits roughly, can't be finely adjusted, and wears out faster, and insurance doesn't contribute towards it. Important to know: we don't adjust a pre-made splint after the fact either. With a device of unknown origin and manufacture, neither a correct fit nor safe function can be guaranteed, and the splint pulls on teeth and jaw joint over months, just as an orthopaedist wouldn't fit an insole bought from an online shop. It's different with a splint a dentist has already made for you: we're happy to continue caring for that as normal.
How do I know if it's sleep apnea?
Not reliably on your own. Clues include pauses in breathing observed by a partner, marked daytime tiredness up to microsleeps, and morning headaches. If you sleep alone, you don't have that observer: there, the daytime signs matter most. If several such signs come together, it should be checked out medically; the diagnosis is made by sleep medicine, not by the dental practice.
Is a snoring app any use?
Not for a diagnosis, no, such apps detect snoring reliably but don't measure oxygen or count pauses in breathing. They're most useful if you sleep alone: in the morning, you can hear for yourself whether the pattern looks unusual: the snoring cuts off, it goes silent for a few seconds, then a gasp follows. A noticeable pattern is reason enough to book the ENT appointment. An unremarkable one is no reason to skip it.
Does the splint shift my teeth, or harm the jaw joint?
In the early period, the jaw can feel tense in the morning, which usually settles as you adjust. Over years, the bite can shift slightly, because the splint holds the lower jaw forward at night, measurable in a large share of long-term wearers, but usually small and without symptoms. That's exactly why regular check-ups are part of it.
Does the splint fit if I only have a few of my own teeth left?
The splint anchors to the teeth and pulls on the lower jaw: that needs enough stable, load-bearing teeth. If you have too few, or teeth that are too loose, or wear a full denture, it won't hold securely. In that case, stable tooth replacement is the right path first, what's possible there is under crowns, bridges and dentures.