The Gift of Restful Sleep
Whether you’ve tried CPAP and it didn’t work or your husband’s snoring is keeping you up, we can help.
For some patients, our custom-made oral appliances, designed with cutting-edge technology, offers a comfortable, lightweight, and durable solution for a better night’s sleep. Our techniques aim to not only ease breathing during sleep but also remold the airway for long-term improvement.
Reduced Risk of Cardiovascular Issues
Better Metabolic Health
Decreased Inflammation
Improved Cognitive Function
Lower Cancer Risk
Our Difference
MAD appliances
Discover better breathing with Mandibular Advancement Device (MAD) appliances – a holistic, minimally invasive solution for snoring, sleep apnea, and airway issues. These custom-fitted oral appliances gently reposition the lower jaw, preventing the airway from becoming obstructed during sleep. This improves sleep quality, alleviates daytime fatigue, and enhances your overall well-being. Explore this comfortable, non-surgical treatment option for a better night’s rest.
Pharyngometry
Pharyngometry and rhinometry are advanced diagnostic tools used in the creation of sleep appliances, such as mandibular advancement devices (MADs). Pharyngometry measures the size and shape of the airway from the oral cavity to the trachea, providing detailed information about any obstructions or constrictions that may affect breathing during sleep. Rhinometry evaluates the nasal passages, helping to identify issues like blockages or resistance in nasal airflow. These technologies allow for precise assessment and optimization of the airway, ensuring that the sleep appliance is customized to improve airflow, reduce snoring, and treat sleep apnea effectively.
Oralase
Oralase is a therapy for older children, focusing on enhancing oral muscle function, reducing tension, and improving airway health. It is particularly beneficial for children with breathing issues, sleep-disordered breathing, or developmental concerns related to the mouth and airway. Oralase can help to improve muscle tone and reduce inflammation, aiding in proper growth and overall health.
Both treatments are safe, quick, and highly effective. They provide long-lasting benefits without the need for more invasive interventions, ensuring your child’s oral and overall health is on the right track from an early age.
Nightlase
Nightlase is a proven laser treatment that has shown to reduce snoring by 74%. It enhances the airway by tightening the soft tissues at the top, which helps restructure collagen and increase airway size with no anesthesia and no post-operative pain. Typically, just three 20-minute treatments over a six-week period is all it takes – though many report improvement even after just one treatment! – and results can last for up to one year before retreatment is recommended. It’s safe and highly successful with our patients who are grateful for a better night’s sleep.
Tongue Tie Release
Our experienced team addresses lip and tongue ties, which can impact proper feeding, speech development, and oral function. We employ gentle, minimally invasive techniques with laser therapy to release these ties, promoting optimal growth and development.
Myofunctional Therapy
Replace bad habits with good ones.
Myofunctional therapy addresses issues with mouth breathing, nail biting, and tongue thrusting. Effective for managing speech issues, teeth grinding, snoring, and TMJ problems, this therapy is particularly beneficial for children aged 2 to 8, promoting optimal facial and dental development and potentially reducing the future need for braces.
Sleep Study
The WatchPAT home sleep study offers a simple, comfortable way to assess sleep apnea and other sleep disorders from the comfort of your home. Using a small wrist-worn device, the WatchPAT measures key sleep indicators like oxygen levels, heart rate, and breathing patterns, providing accurate and comprehensive data. We partner with a sleep doctor who conducts telemedicine consultations to review your symptoms, order the sleep study, and go over the results with you. This ensures a quick diagnosis and personalized treatment recommendations, all without needing an overnight stay in a sleep lab.
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FAQs
Beyond my comprehensive exam, where can I get my treatment?
What causes sleep apnea?
Tissue Obstruction:
In many cases, sleep apnea occurs when soft tissues in the throat, such as the soft palate or uvula, relax excessively during sleep. This relaxation narrows or blocks the airway, disrupting normal breathing patterns. This type of obstruction can lead to what is known as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the most common form of the condition.
Misaligned or Underdeveloped Jaw:
Anatomical abnormalities, such as a misaligned jaw, can contribute to sleep apnea. If the jaw is not aligned correctly, it can affect the positioning of the tongue and other soft tissues in the mouth and throat, leading to increased risk of airway obstruction during sleep.
Weak Tongue Musculature:
For some individuals, especially those who sleep on their backs, weak tongue muscles can allow the tongue to relax and fall back towards the throat during sleep. This can partially or fully obstruct the airway, leading to interruptions in breathing.
What are the signs I might have sleep apnea?
How do oral appliances treat sleep apnea?
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