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Single-device system (no step-by-step adjustments).
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Dentist-designed.
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Comfortable, conservative. airway support
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No screws or complex mechanisms.
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Supports nasal breathing.
KEY FEATURES
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Non-invasive therapy.
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Custom-fit from scan or impression.
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Easy daily cleaning.
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Ideal for snoring and mild–moderate airway support.
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Cash-pay device.
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FDA clearance in progress.
THE SLEEP BUDDY STORY
Sleep Buddy™ was developed from decades of experience treating patients and loved ones affected by snoring and airway challenges. Created by Dr. MaryAnn Childs, it is a conservative, simple, and comfortable oral appliance designed to support natural, effortless breathing throughout the night.
Founder
Developed by Dr. MaryAnn Childs, DMD, RPh
With over 25 years of clinical experience in restorative dentistry and sleep, Dr. Childs created Sleep Buddy-
Simple, comfortable, conservative solution for patients who need gentle airway support at night. This single device mandibular advancement appliance is designed for comfort, compliance and results-without screw adjustments or complicated mechanisms .
Sleep Buddy was born out of personal and professional experience with airway disorders. My goal is to improve access to effective Conservative Oral Appliances.
CLINICIAN INSTRUCTIONS
Clinicians do NOT order impression kits.
They provide one of the following:
• STL file from intraoral scan.
• Traditional impressions mailed to Ohlendorf Lab workflow:
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Take scan or impression of upper and lower arches.
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Capture a bite registration if preferred, not necessary.
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Send records to Ohlendorf Lab with prescription.
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Lab fabricate the single device Sleep Buddy
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Device ships to clinician-you deliver fit and review usage.
Sleep Buddy Prescription Form from Ohlendorf Lab
Workflow
Impression Kit
Sleep Buddy™ impression kits are designed for at-home use, allowing you to create an accurate clay mold of your teeth without visiting a clinic. The kit includes everything needed to take your impressions comfortably and confidently at home. Once completed, you simply mail the molds — along with your prescription — to Ohlendorf Lab, where your custom Sleep Buddy™ appliance is expertly crafted.
Dental Scan
you can also have your dental provider take an intraoral scan. This digital scan captures a precise 3D image of your teeth in just minutes—no molds or clay needed. Once completed, the STL file is sent directly to Ohlendorf Lab along with your prescription, where your custom Sleep Buddy™ appliance is digitally designed and manufactured with exceptional accuracy.
How to Create Your Sleep Buddy Impression Kit.
Making your impression kit is simple and designed to give you the best experience with Sleep Buddy. Each kit includes a demonstration unit, an instruction card with step-by-step guidance.
Mail your kit to the location provided in your kit or by your Dr.
Key Features:
•Serial Advancement in 3 fixed steps if necessary
•No screws, no patient adjusted mechanisms
•Custom fit via scan or impression kit
•Cleaning with simple hydrogen peroxide solution of toothpaste and brush
•Optimal solo device or full 3 step kit
•Currently Cash Pay- FDA Clearance in progress
Sleep Buddy was born out of personal and professional experience with airway disorders. My goal is to improve access to effective conservative oral appliance therapy.
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