Your breathing and sleep experts.
Improve your health by treating airway issues that impact breathing and sleep.
A functional approach
that treats the root causeBeyond just teeth—
a whole body approachPersonalized,
non-Invasive solutions
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Improve your health by treating airway issues that impact breathing and sleep.
A functional approach
that treats the root cause
Beyond just teeth—
a whole body approach
Personalized,
non-Invasive solutions
Treatment to help kids grow and develop properly.
Treatment to improve airway and overall health in adults
WHAT DO WE TREAT?
Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a serious condition that disrupts breathing during sleep, reducing oxygen intake and preventing deep, restorative rest. Left untreated, it worsens over time, impacting health and quality of life.
Many remain undiagnosed, as symptoms like snoring and choking aren’t always present. Traditional treatments like CPAP and oral appliances provide temporary relief but don’t address the root cause. At the Breathing and Sleep Center, we offer lasting solutions that permanently expand the airway, improving breathing and sleep for life.
Seasonal allergies and asthma are often linked to improper breathing, not just environmental triggers. Nasal breathing filters and humidifies air, reducing airway inflammation and symptoms. Mouth breathing, especially during sleep, is common with airway restrictions or sleep apnea, worsening allergies and discomfort.
Simply opening nasal passages isn’t enough—orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT) retrains proper breathing. At the Breathing and Sleep Center, we help improve nasal breathing and open airways, reducing allergy and asthma symptoms for lasting relief.
Bedwetting is common in early childhood, but if it persists past age 6, sleep-disordered breathing may be the cause. Poor breathing disrupts deep sleep, preventing hormone production that reduces bladder activity.
A restricted airway keeps the body in a stressed state, elevating heart rate and blood pressure, leading to increased urination. In survival mode, the body prioritizes vital functions over bladder control, increasing the likelihood of bedwetting. While children may "outgrow" bedwetting, it often leads to frequent nighttime bathroom trips in adulthood.
Traditional treatments for crowded teeth, like braces or aligners, often focus on realignment, but the root cause may be underdeveloped jaws. Limited jaw growth leads to insufficient space for adult teeth, causing crowding and misalignment. Standard treatments may extract teeth and push them back, affecting the airway.
We take a comprehensive approach, assessing teeth, jaws, and airway. Our non-surgical treatment promotes natural jaw growth, creating space for teeth, eliminating crowding, and potentially reducing the need for orthodontics.
Sleep is essential for lowering blood pressure, as deep sleep resets the cardiovascular system. Sleep apnea, caused by an obstructed airway, repeatedly interrupts breathing, forcing the body to wake up and preventing proper rest. These frequent awakenings trigger a fight-or-flight response, raising heart rate and blood pressure, which can lead to hypertension, heart attack, or stroke.
Nasal breathing helps regulate blood pressure by producing nitric oxide, a natural vasodilator that improves blood flow. If you experience high blood pressure, frequent waking, or snoring,
An airway dentist treats snoring by addressing its root cause—airway obstruction and improper breathing during sleep. Snoring occurs when soft tissues in the throat collapse, restricting airflow and causing vibrations. To correct this, an airway dentist may use oral appliance therapy, such as a mandibular advancement device (MAD), to reposition the jaw and prevent airway collapse. Laser therapy can tighten throat tissues, reducing vibrations, while myofunctional therapy strengthens airway muscles for better breathing. If a tongue-tie is restricting movement, a frenectomy can improve tongue posture and prevent airway blockage. Additionally, palate expansion and orthodontic treatments can create more space for airflow, further reducing snoring. By improving airway function, we can help eliminate snoring, enhance sleep quality, and prevent more serious conditions like obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Sleep apnea and poor sleep are directly linked to weight gain and difficulty losing weight. Lack of rest increases Ghrelin (hunger hormone) and decreases Leptin (satiety hormone), making you feel hungrier and less satisfied. Fatigue triggers cravings for sugar and carbs, leading to insulin spikes that further fuel hunger. This cycle reduces energy, motivation for exercise, and calorie burn, resulting in weight gain.
If you struggle with sleep and weight management, sleep-disordered breathing or sleep apnea may be the cause. Call our office today to start your journey to better sleep and health!
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) stem from improper jaw alignment, causing teeth grinding, jaw pain, and difficulty chewing.TMD and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are increasingly linked, often due to underdeveloped jaws from reduced breastfeeding.
Poor jaw growth leads to narrow airways, misaligned teeth, and restricted jaw movement, contributing to both conditions.This widespread issue may underlie cases of ADD/ADHD, hypertension, and diabetes, as many unknowingly suffer from oxygen deprivation due to improper jaw development.
Poor sleep significantly lowers testosterone by disrupting hormone production, increasing stress hormones, and impairing overall health. Most testosterone is produced during deep sleep (especially REM sleep), so when sleep is shortened or fragmented, production drops. Studies show that even one week of sleeping less than five hours per night can reduce testosterone levels by 10-15%.
Additionally, poor sleep disrupts the body's circadian rhythm, which regulates testosterone levels, leading to lower morning testosterone and daytime fatigue.Lack of sleep also raises cortisol, the stress hormone that directly suppresses testosterone. Chronic stress from poor sleep keeps cortisol levels high, further disrupting hormonal balance.
We treat bruxism by addressing its root cause—often linked to airway obstruction and sleep-disordered breathing. Teeth grinding is often the body's response to a restricted airway during sleep. Instead of just using a night guard, an airway dentist focuses on breathing and jaw alignment to stop bruxism at its source.
Treatment may include oral appliances, myofunctional therapy, or laser therapy to improve airflow and reduce obstruction. Expanding the palate or repositioning the jaw can also help prevent airway collapse and grinding. By correcting these issues, an airway dentist can eliminate bruxism, enhance sleep quality, and protect teeth and jaw health.
WE WANT TO HELP
We use a removable nighttime device that corrects and supports healthy jaw development, promotes nasal breathing, and addresses the underlying reasons for crowded teeth.
A restrictive tongue tie can hinder tongue movement, affecting breastfeeding and jaw development. A simple laser procedure, combined with myofunctional therapy, can free the tongue for better function—best treated early!
Treated with a custom oral appliance designed to expand the upper and lower dental arches. Because the roof of the mouth is the floor of the nasal cavity, expanding the upper arch will increase the size of the nasal cavity to assist in nasal breathing and also provide more room for the tongue to properly rest on the roof of the mouth during the night.
A mandibular advancement device is a custom-fitted oral appliance that moves the lower jaw and tongue forward while a patient sleeps. By doing so, it helps keep soft tissue from collapsing into the airway and blocking it at night. This device is non-invasive, removable, comfortable, and easy to wear for years.
Sleep-Disordered Breathing (SDB) often goes beyond snoring or restless nights—it can impact your energy, focus, and overall health. Within the spectrum of SDB, one of the most common conditions is Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), which occurs when airflow is repeatedly blocked during sleep.
By improving airway function and jaw alignment, TMJ symptoms such as jaw pain, headaches, and clicking can be alleviated. This comprehensive treatment not only relieves discomfort but also enhances overall breathing and sleep quality.
Aligners can help treat sleep apnea caused by orthodontic issues like a narrow arch and crowded teeth. A narrow upper arch may prevent the tongue from resting properly, blocking the airway during sleep. Invisalign improves both function and aesthetics, with patients wearing clear aligners for 22 hours daily until treatment ends.
Myofunctional therapy strengthens tongue and facial muscles to reduce mouth breathing and support healthy development. Exercises improve speech, swallowing, nasal breathing, pain, and sleep.
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