Oral Appliances

Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that causes interruptions in breathing during sleep. These pauses in breathing can last from a few seconds to minutes and may occur 30 times or more per hour. Left untreated, sleep apnea can lead to various health problems, including high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke.

How Oral Appliances Help with Sleep Apnea:

• Reposition the lower jaw, tongue, and soft palate to keep the airway open
• Provide a less invasive alternative to CPAP therapy
• Reduce or eliminate snoring
• Improve sleep quality and daytime alertness
• Comfortable and easy to wear during sleep
• Portable and convenient for travel

Our oral appliances are custom-fitted to your mouth for maximum comfort and effectiveness. During your consultation, we'll assess your specific needs and determine if an oral appliance is the right solution for your sleep apnea.

Teeth grinding, or bruxism, is a common condition that affects many people, often occurring during sleep. If left untreated, chronic teeth grinding can lead to worn tooth enamel, increased tooth sensitivity, jaw pain, headaches, and even tooth fractures.

Signs You Might Be Grinding Your Teeth:

• Worn tooth enamel exposing deeper layers of your tooth
• Increased tooth sensitivity
• Flattened, fractured, or chipped teeth
• Jaw pain or soreness
• Tired or tight jaw muscles
• Morning headaches
• Damage to the inside of your cheek

Our Custom Night Guards:

• Created using precise impressions of your teeth for a perfect fit
• Made from durable, high-quality materials
• Designed to be comfortable for all-night wear
• Protect teeth from the damaging effects of grinding and clenching
• Help reduce jaw muscle strain and associated pain
• May help reduce headaches associated with nighttime grinding

At Englewood Family Dentistry, we'll assess your specific situation and create a custom night guard that provides optimal protection while ensuring comfort throughout the night.

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your jawbone to your skull. TMJ disorders can cause pain in the jaw joint and the muscles that control jaw movement, making simple activities like eating, talking, or yawning painful or difficult.

Common Symptoms of TMJ Disorders:

• Pain or tenderness in the jaw
• Pain in one or both temporomandibular joints
• Aching pain around the ear
• Difficulty or discomfort while chewing
• Facial pain or aching
• Locking of the jaw joint, making it difficult to open or close your mouth
• Clicking or grating sensation when opening your mouth or chewing

How Oral Appliances Help with TMJ Disorders:

• Reduce muscle tension and spasms
• Stabilize the jaw in a more comfortable position
• Protect teeth from damage caused by clenching
• Help retrain jaw muscles to function properly
• Reduce pressure on the jaw joints
• Provide relief from TMJ-related headaches

Our TMJ appliances are custom-designed to address your specific symptoms and promote proper jaw alignment. We'll work with you to find the most effective solution for relieving your TMJ discomfort and improving your quality of life.