If you snore, feel exhausted during the day, or routinely wake up gasping for air, you may be experiencing more than a nightly inconvenience — you may be living with sleep apnea, a condition that affects your overall health, energy level, and longevity.

And often, it’s not the patient who notices first — it’s their partner.

Many people seek help only after a spouse or loved one mentions loud snoring, choking sounds during sleep, or long pauses in breathing that can be frightening to witness. If your partner has ever nudged you awake, moved to another room, or expressed concern about how you breathe at night, it may be time to listen.

As we welcome 2026, Monmouth Dental Arts is proud to expand our sleep apnea and snoring care to better support both patients and their partners — because better sleep improves relationships, health, and quality of life for everyone involved.

We Are Now a Member of Sleep Group Solutions

Monmouth Dental Arts is now officially partnered with Sleep Group Solutions (SGS) — one of the nation’s leaders in Dental Sleep Medicine education, technology, and clinical protocols. This allows us to offer patients a higher level of diagnostic accuracy, treatment planning, and proven oral appliance therapy for sleep apnea.

Our team has completed advanced training to deliver effective, comfortable alternatives to CPAP therapy, including custom oral sleep appliances that keep the airway open throughout the night.

Now In-Network With All Major Medical Insurances — and the VA

We are pleased to share that Monmouth Dental Arts is now in network with all major medical insurance providers for sleep apnea and snoring treatment.

Even more importantly:

We are now an in-network provider with the VA.

This means qualifying Veterans pay no out-of-pocket cost for sleep apnea evaluations and oral appliance therapy.

Your sleep matters, and we believe access to proper care should never be a barrier.

Advanced Airway Technology:

Eccovision Acoustic Pharyngometer & Rhinometer

Snoring and sleep apnea are airway disorders — so the more precisely we can evaluate the airway, the better we can treat it. That’s why our office is equipped with the Eccovision Acoustic Pharyngometer and Rhinometer, state-of-the-art diagnostic technology used in top sleep centers.

These devices use sound wave reflection to measure:

  • The size and stability of your airway
  • Obstructions contributing to snoring
  • Nasal resistance or restricted nasal passages

This technology is non-invasive, fast, and highly accurate. With this data, we can determine:

  • Whether your airway collapses during sleep
  • If an oral sleep appliance will benefit you
  • How severe your snoring or apnea risk may be
  • Whether nasal issues are contributing to your breathing difficulty

This detailed mapping helps us design a predictable, effective, custom treatment plan — tailored to your airway’s unique structure.

Why Dentists Play a Major Role in Treating Sleep Apnea

Many people don’t realize that dentistry is at the center of modern sleep apnea care. Dentists trained in Sleep Medicine evaluate how the tongue, jaw, bite, and oral structures affect nighttime breathing.

Research continues to show:

  • Oral appliances can effectively treat mild to moderate sleep apnea
  • Oral appliance therapy is often preferred by patients who cannot tolerate CPAP
  • Improving the airway can improve blood pressure, daytime energy, cardiovascular health, and cognitive performance
  • Snoring isn’t just a noise — it is a sign of airway resistance that should not be ignored

At Monmouth Dental Arts, we combine our dental expertise with cutting-edge sleep technology to help patients breathe better, sleep deeper, and live healthier.

Signs You — or Your Partner — May Have Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea often goes undiagnosed because symptoms happen during sleep. That’s why partners are often the first to recognize a problem.

You or your partner may notice:

  • Loud, chronic snoring
  • Pauses in breathing followed by gasping or choking
  • Restless sleep or tossing and turning
  • Teeth grinding or clenching at night
  • Morning headaches or dry mouth
  • Extreme daytime fatigue or brain fog
  • Irritability, mood changes, or difficulty concentrating
  • Falling asleep easily during the day

If any of these sound familiar — especially if your partner has expressed concern — it’s important not to ignore them. Snoring isn’t just disruptive; it’s often a sign of airway collapse.

Untreated sleep apnea increases the risk of:

  • Heart disease and stroke
  • High blood pressure
  • Memory and concentration problems
  • Depression and anxiety
  • Work and driving accidents

Sleep apnea is a medical condition, but dentists trained in airway management play a critical role in identifying and treating it — particularly when patients cannot tolerate CPAP therapy.

Why This Matters for Couples

Sleep apnea doesn’t just affect the person with the diagnosis — it affects everyone sharing the bed.

Partners of untreated sleep apnea patients often experience:

  • Chronic sleep deprivation
  • Anxiety from witnessing breathing disruptions
  • Relationship strain due to fatigue and irritability
  • Separate sleeping arrangements

The good news? Effective treatment can restore restful sleep for both partners, improve mood, reduce snoring, and significantly improve overall health.

A Comfortable and Effective CPAP Alternative

Many patients simply cannot tolerate their CPAP machine — and that’s okay.

With custom oral appliance therapy, you can:

  • Sleep comfortably
  • Reduce or eliminate snoring
  • Improve airflow
  • Support jaw and tongue position
  • Travel easily without bulky equipment

Best of all? Most medical insurance plans cover this treatment, and Veterans can receive care with no out-of-pocket cost.

Your Path to Better Sleep Starts Here — In Oakhurst, NJ

At Monmouth Dental Arts, we believe that a healthy life begins with healthy sleep. Our partnership with Sleep Group Solutions, our advanced diagnostic technology, and our expanded insurance participation allow us to serve our community better than ever.

Whether you struggle with snoring, suspect sleep apnea, or simply want to understand your airway health, we are here to help. Call us to schedule your sleep evaluation 732-686-6337