Sleep Apnea Causes

Weight Gain & Diabetes

Sleep apnea causes increased insulin resistance in both obese and non obese humans

Depression

Sleep fragmentation worsens depressive symptoms via disruption of slow-wave sleep

Early Death

Mortality studies indicate 3-fold increased mortality risk independently of age, sex, and weight

Erectile Dysfunction

Sleep apnea causes a lack of oxygen during sleep which contributes to erectile and sexual dysfunction

Poor Memory

Sleep apnea causes deficits in attention and vigilance with delayed verbal memory and executive function

Alzheimer's

Sleep apnea causes changes in cerebral blood flow leading to cognitive decline and aggravates Alzheimer's progression

Weight Gain & Diabetes

Sleep apnea causes increased insulin resistance in both obese and non obese humans

Depression

Sleep fragmentation worsens depressive symptoms via disruption of slow-wave sleep

Early Death

Mortality studies indicate 3-fold increased mortality risk independently of age, sex, and weight

Erectile Dysfunction

Sleep apnea causes a lack of oxygen during sleep which contributes to erectile and sexual dysfunction

Poor Memory

Sleep apnea causes deficits in attention and vigilance with delayed verbal memory and executive function

Alzheimer's

Sleep apnea causes changes in cerebral blood flow leading to cognitive decline and aggravates Alzheimer's progression

Not Wearing Your CPAP?

If you are looking to treat your sleep apnea or if you are not wearing your CPAP, Dr. Andrew Gambrell is able to fit you with an FDA approved oral appliance to eliminate or reduce your sleep apnea.

No air pumps, masks, or tubes

Compact and ideal for traveling

Preferred 80% of the time over a CPAP 

Customized for the most effective treatment

Quiet

Portable

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Adjustable

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Schedule your sleep consultation with Dr. Andrew Gambrell to discuss how an FDA-approved sleep appliance treats sleep apnea without a CPAP. Dr. Andrew Gambrell is able to bill your medical insurance, so you pay little or zero!

Can't Tolerate Your CPAP? 

How Does a Sleep Appliance Work?

An oral appliance fits over your teeth like an Invisalign tray while you sleep and supports your jaw in a forward position to keep your airway open. A custom-fit oral appliance can improve your sleep, restore your alertness, and revitalize your health.

If you and your doctor decide that oral appliance therapy is the best treatment option for you, your doctor will write a prescription and refer you to Dr. Andrew Gambrell who can make a custom-fit oral appliance. Dr. Andrew Gambrell will provide ongoing treatment to make sure your appliance remains comfortable and effective. 

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Breathe Better. Sleep Deeper.
Wake Up Rested.

Snoring and sleep apnea don’t just disrupt your nights; they can take a serious toll on your health.

At Elite Smiles Dental, we offer gentle, effective solutions to help you reclaim restful sleep and brighter mornings without having to rely on surgery or a CPAP machine.

Can't Tolerate Your CPAP?

Dr. Andrew Gambrell

A native of Columbia, South Carolina, Dr. Gambrell graduated from Airport High School, with honors, in 1992. He graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from the University of South Carolina in 1996. Dr. Gambrell graduated with a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree (DMD) from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), Charleston, SC in 2001.

In 2001 he was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Epsilon Honor Dental Society, which is an honor given to the top ten percent of the current dental students in the graduating class.

Dr. Gambrell stayed in Charleston the following year to complete a postgraduate residency in advanced education in general dentistry at MUSC. This residency provided extensive experience with restoring dental implants and overall comprehensive dental care. Dr. Gambrell has been a certified provider for Invisalign since 2003 and a CEREC same-day crown dentist since 2003.

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3 Simple Steps to Treating Sleep Apnea

We verify any out-of-pocket expenses and schedule your in-office evaluation

We fit you with an FDA- approved appliance for your sleep apnea

Schedule your phone consultation with our team to discuss your options