Orthodontics is evolving, and at the forefront is a compassionate, airway-focused approach that challenges traditional methods. At our Los Angeles practice, we specialize in expansive orthodontics, a modern technique that moves beyond restrictive treatments to address your unique needs and overall health.
What is Airway Orthodontics?
Airway orthodontics goes beyond basic teeth alignment to address key factors impacting your health, such as sleep bruxism, dental trauma, and the role of diet in oral health. This comprehensive, airway-centered approach ensures improved breathing, better sleep, and enhanced long-term well-being.
At The Dentist Lounge, located in Santa Monica and serving the Greater Los Angeles area, we are committed to prioritizing function first. Our goal is to provide orthodontic solutions that focus on airway health, promoting lasting wellness and optimal outcomes for every patient we serve.
Unlike traditional braces, clear aligners focus on expanding and aligning teeth without invasive procedures like tooth extractions or tooth size reduction (IPR). These nearly invisible aligners are perfect for adults, blending seamlessly with your smile. With remote monitoring they offer both convenience and peace of mind.
Myofunctional therapy uses specific exercises to strengthen the muscles of the tongue, face, and upper airway. This helps maintain bite alignment, reduce airway obstruction in sleep apnea therapy, and support speech therapy. Myofunctional therapy complements various functional treatments.
Vivos addresses sleep-disordered breathing conditions, like obstructive sleep apnea, with custom-designed oral appliances. These appliances remodel the upper airway, improving breathing and targeting the root causes of sleep-related issues.
Using FDA-cleared sleep rings, home sleep tests offer a convenient and gentle way to monitor sleep patterns. This helps identify breathing-related disorders without the discomfort of traditional lab-based tests.
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