Sleep Apnea Therapy
in Naperville, IL

Name: Sleep Apnea Therapy
Brand: Suburban TMJ & Sleep Center
Rating: 4.7 (226 reviews)

Poor sleep doesn’t just make you tired. It affects your overall health. At Suburban TMJ & Sleep Center, we provide advanced, non-CPAP therapies to help you breathe easier, sleep better, and wake up refreshed.

What is sleep apnea?

Sleep apnea is a disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep, often due to a blocked airway. The most common type, called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), occurs when the soft tissues of the throat relax and collapse, limiting airflow. This condition can cause loud snoring, morning headaches, daytime fatigue, and even serious health risks like high blood pressure or heart problems.At Suburban TMJ & Sleep Center, Dr. Hitesh Patel is an expert in treating mild to moderate sleep apnea using comfortable, custom oral appliances. These devices keep the airway open, reduce snoring, and for many patients, provide an effective alternative to bulky CPAP machines.

The benefits of sleep apnea therapy

Treating sleep apnea does more than help you sleep—it protects your long-term health and improves your quality of life.

Restful sleep

Wake up refreshed and energized instead of groggy and fatigued.

Improved health

Treatment lowers your risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and other serious conditions linked to sleep apnea.

Peace of mind

Reduce or eliminate snoring, allowing both you and your loved ones to sleep soundly.

The symptoms of sleep apnea

Many patients live with sleep apnea for years without realizing it’s the cause of their health problems. These are some of the most common warning signs.

Nighttime symptoms

Clues that appear while you sleep.

Loud, chronic snoring

Often noticed by a partner.

Pauses in breathing

Gasping, choking, or waking up abruptly

Restless sleep

Frequent tossing and turning.

Morning symptoms

Signs you notice upon waking.

Morning headaches

Often caused by low oxygen during sleep.

Dry mouth or sore throat

From mouth breathing at night.

Jaw or facial discomfort

Related to clenching or airway obstruction.

Daytime symptoms

How untreated sleep apnea affects your daily life.

Daytime fatigue

Struggling to stay awake or focused.

Mood changes

Irritability, depression, or anxiety.

Trouble concentrating

Reduced focus and memory issues.

How We Treat Sleep Apnea

Our goal is to help you breathe comfortably at night without relying on bulky machines. We focus on custom oral appliance therapy paired with advanced diagnostics for accurate, effective treatment.

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FAQ'S

Here are some of the most common questions patients ask about our diagnostic tools.

Not always. While the use of CPAP machines is common, many patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea may benefit from a custom oral appliance instead. These devices are comfortable, portable, and less disruptive. If you currently use a CPAP and are looking for a change, schedule a consultation with Dr. Patel to find out if alternative therapies are right for you.

If you snore loudly, wake up gasping for air, or experience constant daytime fatigue, you may have sleep apnea. If you experience these symptoms, its best to make an appointment with your physician for an examination and sleep test. Once you are diagnosed with sleep apnea, you can make a consultation with an expert like Dr. Patel for treatment. We use diagnostic tools like pharyngometry and CBCT scans to confirm whether an oral appliance is right for you.

Yes. Untreated sleep apnea increases the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cognitive changes. Treating it not only improves your sleep but also protects your long-term health.

Still Have Questions?

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"He's a guru and he is just excellent in the field. He's the best in the field.The staff, they all cared, they all understood, they all listened, and they heard me. And I finally felt somebody gets it, I'm very happy."

Dr. Flessor

"Dr. Patel is my angel. That's the way I look at it."

Von

"I didn't have the same level of fatigue. I had high energy."

Mark

"It's heaven. Like not waking up with those headaches."

Jessica

"The one thing he did that made me feel better than anything else is that he said, 'I can fix it'."

Regina

"I was diagnosed with TMJ a few years ago by my ENT. It recently began to get worse and I was experiencing headaches, jaw pain, and ear pain. After being seen by Dr. Patel and wearing my appliance, in just 2 weeks I already felt a huge difference!"

Morgan M.

"After 1 year of severe Pain and Dizziness I was referred to Dr Patel. He examined me and told me I would need to wear an Orthotic to ease the pain and get rid of dizziness. After 2 months I was amazed at how good I was feeling. No more pain in Ear and Jaw and most important to me was the horrible dizziness went from a 10 to a 2. I'm so happy I came to Dr Patel and cant wait to be completely healed."

Nancy W.

"My jaw was locking at least once a week, and I had to take Ativan to unlock it. After one month of wearing Dr. Patel's appliance I have had no issues or pain with locking. My quality of life has increased so much as I am pain free, and my life doesn't revolve around my jaw locking! I wish I had come here sooner!"

Jess V.

"Through this treatment my jaw pain has gone away. If I forget to wear it one night I can feel the difference the next morning. It has certainly made a difference in my life."

Shana B.

"Its still early days, as I’ve only been wearing the appliance for one week, but I notice a significant decline in episodes of dizziness. I’m very grateful to see this and hope it continues! Thank you!"

Linda P.

"I am amazed and shocked at how much better my sleep has improved. All due to an oral appliance by Dr. Patel and his wonderful staff. I have not felt this good in years due to my sleep apnea. I did the Inspire Surgery, it didn't help. Finally, I found Dr. Patel & my life has completely changed. Thank you Dr. Patel & staff! You guys are amazing!"

Molly A.

"Very grateful to Dr. Patel and his incredible staff for my treatment these past 4 months. TMJ pain is so debilitating - impacting days and nights... The impact that Dr. Patel and his staff has been life-changing! My next mission is to get the insurance industry to recognize TMJ pain as a REAL issue and not get swept under the rug and not covered - Thank you to Suburban TMJ & Sleep Center!"

Jane H.

"About a year ago I came to Dr. Patel with my TMJ issue. The team was very kind, helpful and knowledgeable. Dr. Patel was clear and resourceful. In the first few weeks my symptoms started to subside. I am now to the point where I rarely feel my jaw pop, and the lockjaw is completely gone. This has been one of the best investments in my physical health that I have made."

Genesis C.

"After suffering with Chronic Pain for years, I have finally found relief thanks to Dr. Patel. I have my life, but most importantly, my sanity, back. To get instant relief once my appliance was fit almost brought tears to my eyes and made everything worth while. I would highly recommend others, and have already, to get a consultation with Dr. Patel to even just get answers and the peace of mind that you are not crazy and pain is not normal. Very satisfied and looking forward to more progress as my care continues."

Ann M.

"I came in to the office with a pain that I didn't think was able to go away. I started to get used to my jaw pain and limited range of motion. However within just one week of wearing my appliance, my symptoms cut in almost half! I experienced a relief that I didn't know was possible. I am a college student and deal with a ton of stress, but knowing that my jaw pain is one less thing to worry about is all props to Dr. Patel + the staff. I'm excited to see my results going forward!"

Emily D.

Sleep Apnea Therapy
in Naperville, IL

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