Told You Snore? A Dentist Can Help – Introducing O2Vent® Optima
Snoring isn’t just a noise problem – it can be a serious health warning. At DentalTech Group, we offer the O2Vent® Optima: a custom 3D printed oral device that treats snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) comfortably, discreetly, and without a CPAP mask. Book your free consultation today.
- Treat Snoring & OSA
- Custom 3D Printed Device
- No CPAP Mask Required
- 4 Clinics Across Ireland
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Homecare Provider of the Year Finalist 2026
Best Mobile Dental & Denture Services Provider 2026
Irish Enterprise Awards 2026
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Best In Class Denture & Dental Care 2023
Irish Dentistry Awards 2020
All-Ireland Business Awards 2019
Inspiring Awards
Business All-Star 2018
Business All Stars 2018
Irish Dentistry Awards 2016
Best Dental Laboratory 2012
ActionCOACH Award 2012
ActionCOACH Award 2010
Homecare Provider of the Year Finalist 2026
Best Mobile Dental & Denture Services Provider 2026
Irish Enterprise Awards 2026
Business All-Star 8 Years
Best In Class Denture & Dental Care 2023
Irish Dentistry Awards 2020
All-Ireland Business Awards 2019
Inspiring Awards
Business All-Star 2018
Business All Stars 2018
Irish Dentistry Awards 2016
Best Dental Laboratory 2012
ActionCOACH Award 2012
ActionCOACH Award 2010
Homecare Provider of the Year Finalist 2026
Best Mobile Dental & Denture Services Provider 2026
Irish Enterprise Awards 2026
Business All-Star 8 Years
Best In Class Denture & Dental Care 2023
Irish Dentistry Awards 2020
All-Ireland Business Awards 2019
Inspiring Awards
Business All-Star 2018
Business All Stars 2018
Irish Dentistry Awards 2016
Best Dental Laboratory 2012
ActionCOACH Award 2012
ActionCOACH Award 2010
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Available at Our Clinics
Dublin South – Terenure
Dublin North – Swords
Wexford
Waterford
Dublin North – Swords
Wexford
Waterford
The O2Vent® Optima – A Smarter Solution for Snoring and OSA
Introducing the O2Vent® Optima – a customised 3D printed oral device designed for the treatment of snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Developed by OADS and available at DentalTech Group clinics across Ireland.
Only Device of Its Kind
The O2Vent® Optima is the ONLY oral device that includes a built-in airway channel – directing airflow directly to the back of the throat, providing an additional layer of support beyond jaw advancement alone.
Custom 3D Printed
Every O2Vent® Optima is individually fabricated using digital precision 3D printing technology – custom-made for your mouth for maximum comfort and effectiveness.
Built-In Airway Channel
Unlike any other oral appliance, the O2Vent® Optima includes an integrated airway channel that directs air to the back of the throat – the ONLY device of its kind.
Discreet & Comfortable
Designed to be worn comfortably during sleep. Small, lightweight, and easy to travel with – none of the bulk or noise of a CPAP machine.
No Mask. No Machine. No Power Source.
The O2Vent® Optima requires no electricity, no mask, no tubing, and no maintenance equipment.
Sleep Better Together
Quietly treats your snoring and OSA without disturbing your bed partner – no machine hum, no mask, no hose.
CPAP Alternative
Ideal for patients who have been prescribed CPAP but cannot tolerate it – or who want a more comfortable treatment option.
Is the O2Vent® Optima Right for You?
Ideal for patients who:
- Have been told they snore by a partner or family member
- Are a mouth breather during sleep
- Have been diagnosed with mild to moderate OSA
- Have been prescribed CPAP but struggle to use it
- Want a comfortable, discreet, travel-friendly alternative
- Experience any of the OSA symptoms listed above
The O2Vent® Optima is a medical device. Your Treatment Coordinator will assess your suitability during a free consultation and refer you to the appropriate healthcare provider if a sleep study is required before treatment.
Snoring Is a Symptom of OSA – and OSA Is Serious
Snoring might feel like a harmless annoyance, but it is often a symptom of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) – a common and medically serious condition.
OSA occurs when the airway becomes partially or fully blocked during sleep, causing breathing to repeatedly stop and restart throughout the night. These pauses – known as apneas – deprive the brain and heart of oxygen, preventing restful sleep and placing significant strain on the body.
Common Signs and Symptoms of OSA
If you experience any of these, you may be at risk:
- Snoring
- Daytime sleepiness
- Waking up gasping or choking
- Waking repeatedly to use the bathroom
- Waking feeling tired or unrefreshed
- Morning headaches
- Difficulty with memory or concentration
- Mouth breathing during sleep
Why Treating OSA Matters – The Health Risks of Leaving It Untreated
Poorly or untreated OSA is linked to a range of serious, life-limiting health conditions. The lack of oxygen reaching the brain and heart during apnea episodes – repeated throughout every night – takes a heavy toll over time.
⚠ High blood pressure
⚠ Heart disease – including heart attack and heart irregularity
⚠ Uncontrolled diabetes
⚠ Stroke
⚠ Depression
⚠ Increased risk of accidents at work and while driving
⚠ Shortened life span
⚠ Heart disease – including heart attack and heart irregularity
⚠ Uncontrolled diabetes
⚠ Stroke
⚠ Depression
⚠ Increased risk of accidents at work and while driving
⚠ Shortened life span
“They Can’t Sleep If You Can’t Sleep”
OSA doesn’t only affect the person who has it. Spouses, partners, and families of those with sleep apnea suffer indirectly through interrupted sleep, emotional worry, and the long-term strain this places on relationships and intimacy.
Treating OSA is not just about your health – it’s about quality of life for everyone who shares your home.
CPAP Is the Standard Treatment – But Many People Just Can’t Use It
Many patients diagnosed with OSA are directed to use Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy. CPAP is effective, but a significant number of patients find it difficult or impossible to tolerate long-term.
Why patients struggle with CPAP:
- Requires wearing a mask all night
- Needs a power source — limits travel and camping
- A hassle to maintain and clean
- Bulky and awkward to travel with
- Mask discomfort and other side effects
- Disturbs bed partner
If you have started CPAP therapy and simply cannot adapt to it, you are not alone – and you are not out of options. Talk to your treatment coordinator about alternatives, especially the O2Vent® Optima.
A treatment you won’t use is no treatment at all. At DentalTech, we believe in solutions that are comfortable enough to wear every night – because consistent use is what produces results.
Treatment of Snoring with Dental Appliances
Dental appliances are a simple, non-invasive, reversible and cost-effective way to treat snoring and mild to moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea. They work by positioning the lower jaw forward to keep the airway open during sleep.
What causes snoring?
Snoring is a sign of upper airway obstruction during sleep. When muscle tone decreases, the flexible upper airway can collapse completely (causing apnoea), partially obstruct (reducing blood oxygenation) or vibrate (creating the noise we recognise as snoring). These apnoea episodes and partial obstructions trigger brain arousals to restore muscle tone and restart breathing, associated with major medical issues such as heart attack, stroke and diabetes. Not all snorers have apnoea, but virtually all patients with apnoea will snore.
Is snoring worth treating?
Most definitely. Snoring is a major factor in relationship breakdown and can lead to embarrassment, alienation and exclusion. Treating it improves sleep quality for both the snorer and their partner, increases energy levels, reduces medical risks in OSA cases, and improves quality of life and relationship wellbeing.
Can dental appliances help in all cases?
Effectiveness depends on severity of the sleep disorder, weight and skeletal factors, airway anatomy, adequate healthy teeth to support the device, medical history, and ability to breathe through the nose. They are generally prescribed for non-apnoeic snoring and mild to moderate OSA, but can also be used for moderate to severe OSA as an alternative to CPAP or surgery in some cases.
How do dental appliances work?
Dental appliances position the lower jaw forwards with a minimal increase in mouth opening. This holds the tongue forward, prevents it from blocking the airway, increases the dimensions of the upper airway and improves muscle tone. Breathing becomes easier, vibration is reduced or eliminated, and airway collapses are reduced.
THE PROBLEM
The relaxed tongue falls back and the upper airway collapses, obstructing airflow into the lungs.
THE SOLUTION
The appliance advances the lower jaw, pulling the tongue forward and opening the pharynx for free airflow.
Are these appliances successful?
Success rates vary, but management of non-apnoeic snoring is generally very high. Research shows patient acceptance of 75–100% at the beginning of treatment, and 80% of those initially successfully treated also experience good long-term control of severe OSA. Recent evidence shows oral devices can be as effective as CPAP and more effective than soft tissue surgery alone.
Avoid over-the-counter devices
Non-custom, “boil and bite” devices are often ineffective, poorly retained and can damage oral structures. These are not used or advised at DentalTech under any circumstances.
What problems have been reported?
Short-term issues are usually minor and disappear within a few weeks: dry mouth or increased salivation, temporary facial or jaw discomfort, temporary bite change on waking. Long-term jaw joint problems or unwanted tooth movement are rare and monitored with regular reviews. All patients are taught simple morning stretch exercises, and pre-treatment models are kept for follow-up comparison.
Are these appliances suitable for everyone?
- Patients with poorly controlled epilepsy
- Patients with fewer than 8 healthy, well-distributed teeth per arch
- Patients with no lower teeth unless at least 2 dental implants can support the appliance
Follow-up
Short review intervals until you are happy and snoring has stopped. Repeat overnight sleep investigation if objective evidence is needed. Reviews every 6 months for the first two years, then annually thereafter.
Sleep Better. Live Better.
At DentalTech Group, we believe everyone deserves restful, restorative sleep. The O2Vent® Optima is a significant step forward – a precision, 3D printed oral device that manages your airway quietly and comfortably, without a mask, without a machine, and without disrupting your life.
Getting Your O2Vent® Optima – What to Expect
1
Free Consultation
Talk to one of our Treatment Coordinators at your nearest DentalTech clinic. We’ll discuss your symptoms, sleep habits, and medical history, and determine whether the O2Vent® Optima is the right option for you.
2
Assessment & Referral
If a formal OSA diagnosis is required, we will refer you to the appropriate healthcare provider for a sleep study – either at home or in a sleep lab.
3
Custom Device Fabrication
Using digital precision and 3D printing technology, your O2Vent® Optima is custom-fabricated specifically for your mouth for the best possible fit, comfort, and therapeutic effect.
4
Fitting & Instructions
Your device is fitted at the clinic. Your Treatment Coordinator will show you how to insert, remove, and clean it, and what to expect during the adjustment period.
5
Follow-Up & Fine-Tuning
It may take 2–4 weeks to fully adjust. A follow-up appointment ensures your O2Vent® Optima is working effectively and allows for any adjustments needed.
PATIENT REVIEWS
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“From the moment I walked in, the team made me feel completely at ease. Honest pricing, no upsell, and the result was beyond what I expected.”
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“I had been putting off treatment for years. The dentist explained every step and the Klarna option made it genuinely affordable. Wish I’d come sooner.”
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Wexford · Verified Google Review
★★★★★
“Truly a 5-star experience. Modern clinic, friendly staff, and a result I’m proud to smile with again. Highly recommend DentalTech.”
Aoife Murphy
Waterford · Verified Google Review
PRICING & PAYMENT JOURNEY
Your O2Vent® Optima – paid in 3 simple stages
Transparent, pay-as-you-go pricing. Or spread the full cost over 3 interest-free instalments with Klarna.
STEP 1
Full Assessment & Scan
€150
First appointment – full assessment, intra-oral scan & Snore Test (non-refundable). Confirms the O2Vent® Optima is right for you.
STEP 2
Device Production
€625
Payment for your custom 3D-printed O2Vent® Optima. 2–3 weeks production time using digital precision technology.
STEP 3
Fitting & Final Payment
€625
Fitting appointment at your DentalTech clinic – final payment, insertion training and aftercare plan.
What’s included
- Free initial consultation with our Treatment Coordinator
- Full assessment, intra-oral scan & Snore Test — confirms the device will work for you
- Custom 3D-printed O2Vent® Optima anti-snoring device
- Professional fitting appointment with your clinician
- 6-month aftercare service for reviews and adjustments
TOTAL – O2VENT® OPTIMA
€1,400
all in – or 3× €466.67 interest-free with Klarna
- Pay the full €1,400 in 3 interest-free instalments with Klarna
- Or pay-as-you-go across the 3 stages above
- 6-month aftercare included for tweaks & adjustments
Anti-Snoring Device Leaflet
Read full details about the O2Vent® Optima device and treatment.
View Leaflet →
ALSO AVAILABLE – MADE IN IRELAND
Anti-snoring device produced in our Irish in-house lab
Designed, 3D-printed and finished in our own Terenure laboratory by our experienced clinical dental technicians – shorter production time and full local aftercare.
1ST APPOINTMENT
€625
€150 full assessment & scan + €475 device deposit (50%)
Full assessment and intra-oral scan with your clinician, followed by 50% deposit to begin production.
PRODUCTION
2 weeks
In-house Irish lab
Custom 3D-printed in our Terenure laboratory – faster turnaround than overseas devices.
2ND APPOINTMENT
€475
Fitting & final payment
Fitting appointment, insertion training, aftercare plan and final payment for the device.
TOTAL – IRISH IN-HOUSE DEVICE
€1,100
all in – or 3× €366.67 interest-free with Klarna
Frequently Asked Questions About Anti-Snoring Devices
What causes snoring?
Snoring is caused by the vibration of relaxed tissue in the upper airway as air passes through during sleep, often due to reduced muscle tone or airway obstruction.
What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)?
OSA is a condition where the airway becomes partially or fully blocked during sleep, causing repeated pauses in breathing that reduce oxygen to the brain and heart.
What is the O2Vent® Optima?
A custom 3D printed oral device with a built-in airway channel that treats snoring and OSA by advancing the lower jaw and directing airflow to the back of the throat.
Is the O2Vent® Optima better than CPAP?
It’s not necessarily better, but it’s a more comfortable, mask-free alternative that many patients find easier to use consistently – and evidence shows oral devices can be as effective as CPAP for many patients.
Do I need a sleep study before getting an anti-snoring device?
In some cases, yes – your Treatment Coordinator will assess your symptoms and refer you for a sleep study if a formal OSA diagnosis is required.
How long does it take to adjust to the O2Vent® Optima?
Most patients take 2–4 weeks to fully adjust, with a follow-up appointment to fine-tune the fit.
Is an anti-snoring oral device suitable for everyone?
Not everyone – suitability depends on factors like tooth count, jaw joint health and medical history, assessed during your consultation.
Where can I get an anti-snoring device in Ireland?
At any of our four DentalTech Group clinics across Dublin, Wexford and Waterford.
Book Appointment – Find Your Nearest Clinic
Dublin – Terenure
📍 Whitehall House, Whitehall Close, Terenure, Dublin 6W
📞 01 4551866
Dublin – Swords
📍 Swords, Co. Dublin
📞 01 2339399
Wexford
📍 Wexford Town
📞 053 9192999
Waterford
📍 Waterford City
📞 051 365999
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Ready to Sleep Better?
If you have signs or symptoms of OSA and want a discreet, comfortable CPAP alternative – book your free consultation with one of our DentalTech Treatment Coordinators today. The O2Vent® Optima could change the way you sleep, and the way you live.