TMJ Dysfunction & Sleep Apnea Therapy – Charlotte, NC

Possible treatment Options

• Lower splint to wear during the daytime on lower teeth to try and stop the clicking and reduce the painful symptoms.
• Upper splint to wear at night to try and prevent clenching and grinding.
• Adjust your dental bite to remove interferences when teeth bite together.
• Laser treatments which resemble a warm light that helps eliminate sore muscles and painful trigger points (knotted muscles) as well as reduce inflammation.
• Surgical correction of the jaw joint
• Medications can be used to relax triggered muscles and Botox injections.

SNORING

It has been estimated that 60% of men and 40% of women between the ages of 40 and 60 years of age snore. There are many reasons why people snore. Snore Guard is an oral appliance custom made for you at Dental Wellness of Charlotte. It eliminates snoring so you and your significant other can have better sleep without disruptions. The appliance has excellent fit and very comfortable. It is also made from very thin bilaminate polycarbonate allowing uninhibited oral breathing and jaw movement.

SLEEP APNEA

Sleep apnea is a type of breathing disorder which is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep. Signs and symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea include snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness, gasping or choking during the night, non-refreshed sleep, fragmented sleep, clouded memory, irritability, personality changes, decreased sex drive, impotence, and morning headaches. An oral appliance is indicated to treat Mild to Moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea. It is very effective option for sleep apnea therapy in Charlotte, NC, and most importantly, oral appliance therapy is much more comfortable to use as compared to CPAP or bi-PAP devices routinely used to treat apnea.