eXciteOSA® Treatment Denver

What Is eXciteOSA®?

eXciteOSA® is a prescription daytime treatment for adults with primary snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea. Unlike treatments worn overnight, this therapy gently stimulates the tongue muscles during the day to help improve nighttime breathing.

By strengthening the muscles that help keep your airway open, this non-surgical treatment may reduce snoring and improve mild sleep apnea in Denver. For many patients, it offers a comfortable alternative to traditional nighttime therapies.

Who Is a Candidate for Daytime Sleep Apnea Treatment?

You may be a candidate for this daytime therapy if you:

• Have primary snoring that disrupts your sleep or your partner’s sleep
• Have been diagnosed with mild obstructive sleep apnea
• Want a daytime treatment instead of wearing a device overnight
• Prefer a non-surgical treatment option
• Are looking for an alternative before considering more involved therapies

Not everyone with sleep apnea is a candidate for this treatment. During your consultation, Dr. Berry will review your symptoms, sleep study, airway, and overall health to determine whether eXciteOSA® or another sleep apnea treatment is the most appropriate option.

How Does eXciteOSA® Work?

The tongue is one of the primary muscles responsible for helping keep your airway open during sleep. When these muscles relax too much, the tongue can move backward and narrow the airway, contributing to snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.

This daytime therapy uses gentle neuromuscular electrical stimulation to improve tongue muscle strength and endurance. Treatment is completed while you are awake using a comfortable removable mouthpiece connected to a mobile app.

Your treatment typically includes:

• One 20-minute daytime session each day for six weeks
• Personalized therapy settings through the companion app
• Progress tracking throughout treatment
• Maintenance sessions after the initial treatment phase

Because the device is used during the day, you do not have to wear anything while you sleep.

Does eXciteOSA® Really Work?

Clinical studies have shown that eXciteOSA® can reduce primary snoring and improve mild obstructive sleep apnea in appropriately selected patients. However, like any treatment, success depends on choosing the right candidates and following the recommended treatment schedule.

Dr. Berry focuses on matching each patient with the treatment most likely to provide lasting improvement rather than recommending the same solution for everyone.

eXciteOSA® vs. Oral Appliance Therapy

Both daytime sleep apnea treatments are designed to improve nighttime breathing without surgery, but they work in different ways.

This daytime therapy strengthens tongue muscles through gentle neuromuscular stimulation, while oral appliance therapy repositions the jaw during sleep to help maintain an open airway.

During your consultation, Dr. Berry will determine which treatment is best based on your sleep study, symptoms, airway anatomy, and treatment goals. Some patients may also benefit from combining therapies as part of a personalized sleep apnea treatment plan.

Can eXciteOSA® Replace CPAP?

For patients with primary snoring or mild obstructive sleep apnea, eXciteOSA® may provide an effective alternative to more traditional therapies. However, moderate and severe obstructive sleep apnea often require additional treatment.

If CPAP has been recommended for your condition, Our Denver sleep apnea dentist will review your diagnosis and discuss whether CPAP alternatives, oral appliance therapy, or another treatment may be appropriate. The goal is always to recommend the option that provides the safest and most predictable outcome.

Does Insurance Cover eXciteOSA®?

Insurance coverage for eXciteOSA® varies, and many plans do not currently provide benefits for the device. Our Denver office can discuss treatment costs, financing options, and answer any questions before you begin therapy.

Schedule an eXciteOSA® Consultation

Choosing the right treatment begins with an accurate diagnosis—not simply selecting the newest device. Dr. Kevin Berry provides comprehensive evaluations to determine whether eXciteOSA®, oral appliance therapy, or another sleep apnea treatment in Denver best fits your needs.

Call (303) 691-0267 today or request an appointment online to learn whether eXciteOSA® is right for you.