Whether you are currently suffering from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder or sleep apnea, we can help! Sleep is a vital aspect of life, allowing your body to recover from stress and recharge for the day ahead. When sleep eludes you or lacks the quality you need, it can disrupt your entire day and pose safety risks, such as drowsy driving.
Two common culprits of sleeplessness and restless nights are TMJ disorder and sleep apnea; TMJ can cause pain that hinders your ability to rest, while sleep apnea compromises your breathing, leading to further adverse health effects.
The airVata is a custom-made oral appliance designed to treat sleep apnea and other airway disorders by expanding and stabilizing the airway during sleep. To create a perfect fit, a dentist takes impressions of your mouth, ensuring the appliance is tailored specifically for you.
The device slightly protrudes the mandible, opening the airway by 1-2 mm, facilitating better airflow. In addition to addressing sleep apnea, the airVata may also alleviate symptoms such as snoring, headaches, jaw pain, and teeth clenching and grinding. This innovative solution offers a comfortable and effective way to improve overall sleep quality and oral health.
A Gelb appliance is a custom-made, removable oral device designed to effectively treat sleep apnea. It is worn over the lower teeth and helps to keep the tongue and soft palate in a forward position, promoting an open airway during sleep. The Gelb appliance can significantly reduce snoring, improve sleep quality, and alleviate daytime sleepiness and concentration issues by maintaining airway openness.
Our team will create a custom-fit appliance tailored to your specific mouth structure, ensuring comfort and optimal effectiveness. With its non-invasive approach, the Gelb appliance is an effective alternative for those seeking relief from sleep apnea symptoms.
A CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machine is widely used to treat obstructive sleep apnea. It delivers a steady stream of air through a mask that keeps the airway open during sleep, preventing interruptions in breathing. CPAP machines come in various styles and sizes, allowing users to choose a model that suits their comfort and preferences.
Regular use of a CPAP machine can significantly improve sleep quality, reduce snoring, and alleviate daytime fatigue and concentration issues associated with sleep apnea. While it may take some time to adjust to sleeping with a CPAP, many users report feeling more rested and alert throughout the day after incorporating it into their nightly routine.
A crown or cap is a porcelain or ceramic restoration that covers a tooth’s exposed surface to strengthen or improve its appearance. Crowns are an excellent option for teeth with large fillings or damage and to protect weakened tooth structures after a root canal.
A bridge replaces one or more missing teeth with an artificial tooth or teeth fused to natural teeth with crowns on either side for support. Although bridges don’t preserve bone in the empty socket like dental implants, they do prevent adjacent teeth from shifting.
Your temporomandibular joints (TMJs) are the natural “hinges” that allow you to open and close your mouth. You can’t eat or speak without them. Signs of a TMJ disorder include such chronic conditions as jaw pain and soreness, headaches or migraines, and clenching or grinding teeth. Many factors can cause a disorder of your TMJs. Your teeth could be misaligned, causing you to grind your teeth and leading to unnecessary stress on your jaw joints. The issue could also be found at the joint itself. Whatever the cause, we offer custom TMJ treatment in New York, NY, to ensure you find the relief you need from these symptoms:
Like a sports guard, these oral appliances are designed to fit snugly over your teeth, forming a protective barrier between your upper and lower arches. While safeguarding your teeth, these devices can also encourage your jaw to move more flexibly. They are commonly worn at night but can be customized for daytime use, providing protection whenever you clench or grind your teeth.
Maintaining proper alignment and cushioning the impact of grinding, these appliances help prevent damage to your teeth and jaw. They promote better oral health while enhancing comfort during sleep or daily activities.
We offer orthodontic treatments to help alleviate TMJ issues by correcting dental misalignments contributing to jaw strain and discomfort. Using traditional braces or clear aligners, we can realign the teeth and jaw to achieve a more balanced bite, reducing pressure on the temporomandibular joint. Our customized orthodontic solutions improve overall dental aesthetics and help alleviate symptoms such as jaw pain, headaches, and clicking sounds associated with TMJ disorders.
Orthodontic care can enhance the jaw’s functionality, allowing for smoother and more comfortable movement during activities like chewing and speaking. By addressing the root causes of TMJ issues, our orthodontic treatments provide a comprehensive approach to restoring comfort and improving quality of life.
Making minor adjustments to specific tooth surfaces can often achieve occlusal equilibrium. With an occlusal adjustment, we help ensure that your teeth fit together comfortably in their rested position. By strategically removing a small amount of tooth enamel in targeted areas, we can alleviate pressure and tension on the jaw.
This adjustment may significantly reduce jaw pain and the grinding and clenching that often exacerbate the discomfort. Ultimately, occlusal adjustments contribute to a more balanced bite, enhancing oral health and comfort.
A crown or cap is a porcelain or ceramic restoration that covers a tooth’s exposed surface to strengthen or improve its appearance. Crowns are an excellent option for teeth with large fillings or damage and to protect weakened tooth structures after a root canal.
A bridge replaces one or more missing teeth with an artificial tooth or teeth fused to natural teeth with crowns on either side for support. Although bridges don’t preserve bone in the empty socket like dental implants, they do prevent adjacent teeth from shifting.
We utilize Botox as an innovative treatment for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders to help alleviate pain and discomfort associated with jaw tension. By injecting Botox into specific muscles around the jaw, we can effectively reduce muscle spasms and relax the area, relieving headaches and jaw pain.
This minimally invasive procedure can also help decrease teeth grinding and clenching, common symptoms of TMJ disorders. Patients often experience significant improvements in their quality of life, with many reporting reduced pain and enhanced jaw mobility after treatment.
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