Sleep Dentistry

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At Pell City Dental, one of our biggest goals is to help every patient breathe through their nose, especially while they are sleeping. Nasal breathing is key because it significantly reduces the likelihood of snoring, obstructive sleep apnea, and upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS). New research has uncovered the critical role a dentist plays in treating these sleeping and breathing issues. 

The approach for adults and children is different.

• For our younger patients, our goal is to help them develop in a way that prevents future sleep and breathing problems. 
• For adults already struggling with sleep-related breathing issues, we find a treatment path that helps them accomplish their journey to better sleep.

Sleep Dentistry for Children 

Here at Pell City, we are a trained provider for The Healthy Start System. The Healthy Start System is an early intervention for children that have breathing issues, or may have been diagnosed with ADD or ADHD. Your child can benefit from The Healthy Start System with the ultimate goal of promoting a lifetime of healthy breathing and a beautiful, natural smile.

What is The Healthy Start System?

It is a system of therapy known as Myofunctional Therapy with over 50 years of research demonstrating its benefits. 

• Helps children’s teeth to be positioned where they naturally are meant to be positioned.
• The system helps to eliminate habits that restrict the growth of jaw bones and eruption of the teeth.
• Addresses underlying issues that cause poor airway development before they are a larger problem

The Healthy Start System is NOT braces and can often help children avoid braces all together.

Sleep Dentistry for Adults

For our adult patients who want to stop snoring and get rid of their CPAP machine, we have the solution! Here at Pell City, we use a Stepwise Protocol to determine the best way to accomplish your goals effectively and economically.  

To help adults achieve better sleep we offer a mandibular advancement device to assist with snoring. 

• Non invasive and a more comfortable alternative to CPAP machines
• The device is custom made for your mouth and resembles a sports mouthguard
• Breathing becomes much easier and consistent

Our solutions can help prevent adults from future sleeping or breathing issues, and can resolve any existing problems.