Sleep Therapy
Focuses on correcting dental and jaw issues to improve breathing and overall health, addressing airway concerns.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) & Sleep Disorders Treatment
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)and Sleep Disorders Treatment
Dreaming of waking up feeling completely refreshed after a night of restful sleep?
Here at the Center for TMJ, Sleep Therapy & Airway Orthodontics, our mission is to guide you to that experience through our specialized focus on dental sleep medicine.
Dental sleep medicine plays a pivotal role in managing medically diagnosed sleep-related breathing disorders, notably sleep apnea and issues associated with snoring. We extend treatments like oral appliance therapy for adults and advanced orthopedic orthodontics for airway development in children.
Every function in our body is interconnected. Many vital processes are influenced by a correctly functioning breathing system. Many might be taken aback to discover how disruptions in silent, nasal breathing can impact multiple facets of health and well-being.
Using the most current technology, our doctor will conduct a comprehensive examination of you or your child’s airway and neurological state.
Defining Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
The term ‘Apnea’ translates to “no breathing“. Obstructive Apnea transpires when an obstruction in your airway halts your breathing. This hindrance can be attributed to several causes such as nasal obstruction, a collapsing soft palate, tongue obstruction, or even the narrowing of the airway in your throat.
Recognizing Symptoms of OSA
Obstructive Sleep Apnea manifests in various forms. This ranges from restless sleep, frequent disruptions at night, multiple bathroom trips, to severe symptoms like mood swings, snoring, and periodic leg movement. Additional indicators include daytime drowsiness, pseudo ADHD in children, learning impediments, a forward-leaning head posture, and lingering pain.
Introduction to
Oral Appliance Therapy
Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT) is a cornerstone of the remedies we provide at the Center for TMJ, Sleep Therapy & Airway Orthodontics.
Our aim is to ensure you experience improved breathing during your sleep. While the market is flooded with numerous appliances, our distinctive, FDA-approved OSA appliances stand out.
They not only cater to your breathing needs but also contribute positively to your TMJ health. This ensures you don’t encounter TMJ-related issues, a prevalent problem with many other devices.
Comprehensive Sleep Services
for All Ages
Upon a confirmed diagnosis of a sleep ailment, various treatment options come into play. This can span from behavioral adjustments, lifestyle transformations, using an Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT) apparatus, resorting to Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), or even considering surgical procedures. Especially for those grappling with snoring symptoms or mild to moderate sleep apnea, OAT often emerges as the treatment of choice. However, for acute sleep apnea patients who find CPAP challenging, oral appliances may offer a viable alternative.
While the market offers over 100 FDA-sanctioned appliances for sleep apnea treatment, one should note that these aren’t your typical mouth guards. These tools are meticulously tailored for distinct needs, demanding precision in fabrication and a custom fit. At the Center for TMJ, Sleep Therapy & Airway Orthodontics, our doctor, who is a specialists in oral appliance therapy, employs state-of-the-art technology to scrutinize the airway, predict potential improvements, and design custom appliances. To maintain effectiveness, these apparatuses warrant routine check-ups and monitoring.
For the younger demographic, adult-centric remedies like CPAP and OAT aren’t ideal, as they can impede the skeletal growth of a child. However, with a precise diagnosis and synergy between medical and dental caregivers, Pediatric OSA can find a resolution. At the Center for TMJ, Sleep Therapy & Airway Orthodontics, our primary focus rests on enhancing the airway volume when addressing Pediatric OSA. This encompasses addressing any obstructions and isn’t limited to the oral or nasal regions. Common practices involve jaw expansion, myofunctional exercises for the tongue and lips, and lifestyle adaptations. Pediatric OSA treatments, particularly those involving orthopedic airway enhancements, have recorded a high success rate.
Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea, although widespread, often remains unidentified. This underscores the significance of screening every child for OSA, a sentiment recently echoed by the American Academy of Pediatrics Guidelines.
