An Herbst appliance is custom-made to fit the upper and lower teeth to help prevent the upper airway from collapsing. This modifies the position of the lower jaw, moving it slightly forward to keep the muscles and soft tissues in the back of the mouth and throat open. This significantly decreases or eliminates pauses in breathing caused by obstructive sleep apnea.

After receiving your sleep apnea diagnosis, come see us at Waterside Dental-Sarasota for treatment! We’ll need to take impressions, molds, and x-rays to create your custom-fit device. It’s carefully crafted to meet your exact specifications for function and fit. We’ll place the device into your mouth and evaluate it for retention. If you need adjustments, the threaded system makes it easy to move the jaw in small increments to find the perfect position. The telescoping arms on either side will hold the mandible open.

The Herbst appliance is proven effective for treating mild-to-moderate cases of chronic snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. When compared to similar devices, Herbst offers various benefits, including:

Lateral and vertical movements.

Easily adjustable.

Superior patient comfort.

High patient compliance rate.

Adjusted within 5.0 mm range.

Customizable to find the ideal position.

There’s not a set fee for an Herbst appliance when used for sleep apnea treatment at Waterside Dental Sarasota because the cost is determined by your specific plan. Certain insurances can be used to lower the amount you need to pay for the device. We will work on your behalf to maximize your coverage to reduce your out-of-pocket cost. We offer several financial options to cover any remaining balance.