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Sleep Apnea & Snore Guards in St. Albert, AB

Overview

Better Sleep,
Better Health.

At Riverside Landing Dental in St. Albert, our dentists provide custom oral appliance therapy for mild to moderate sleep apnea and disruptive snoring — a comfortable, evidence-based alternative to CPAP for many patients. Sleep apnea is a serious disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops throughout the night, causing oxygen drops that disrupt rest and strain the cardiovascular system. We direct-bill all major Canadian insurance plans to help make treatment as accessible as possible.

Snoring, meanwhile, is caused by the vibration of soft tissues as airflow is restricted through a narrowed airway. While snoring itself isn't always dangerous, it's often a warning sign of underlying sleep-disordered breathing.

Dentists play an important role in treating mild to moderate sleep apnea and snoring through custom oral appliances (mandibular advancement devices) that gently reposition the jaw during sleep to keep the airway open. These appliances are an effective, comfortable alternative to CPAP machines for many patients.

Risk Factors for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

  • Excess weight or obesity
  • Large neck circumference
  • Narrow airway or small lower jaw
  • Family history of sleep apnea or snoring
  • Male gender (more common in men)
  • Post-menopausal status in women
  • Alcohol consumption close to bedtime
  • Smoking
  • Large tonsils or adenoids
  • Hypothyroidism or other hormonal conditions

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Same-day emergency appointments available. New patients always welcome — no referral needed.

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Office Hours

Mon / Tue / Thu12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Wed / Fri9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
SundayClosed

FAQ

Common
Questions

The gold standard is a polysomnogram — an overnight sleep study ordered by your physician. Some patients qualify for a home sleep test. A diagnosis must come from a physician before we can prescribe an oral appliance.

Yes — for mild to moderate OSA, custom oral appliances prescribed by a dentist are an evidence-based treatment recognized by major sleep medicine organizations as an alternative to CPAP. At Riverside Landing Dental in St. Albert, our dentists are experienced in fitting mandibular advancement devices and work collaboratively with your sleep physician to optimize your care.

It's a custom-fitted appliance worn during sleep that positions the lower jaw slightly forward, preventing the airway from collapsing and reducing or eliminating snoring and apnea episodes.

Some patients can't tolerate CPAP. If you've been prescribed one but struggle to use it, a dental oral appliance from Riverside Landing Dental may be a comfortable, effective alternative. We'll work with your sleep physician to ensure the transition is managed safely.

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Address

10 Rose Gate, Suite 410
St. Albert, AB, T8N 7Y3

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Office Hours

Monday12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
SundayClosed
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