There are two types of oral appliance therapy: 1. Customized oral appliances to align your jaw for the treatment of TMJ Disorders 2. FDA approved oral sleep appliances for the treatment of snoring and Sleep apnea. 

TMJ appliances are customized to your specific jaw condition. Your jaw position not only affects the alignment in your TMJ, but also the position of your bite, head, neck, airway, and tongue position. Our doctor makes them small and comfortable so that you can talk in them as they often need to be worn during the day and night. 

These appliances are very different from nightguards which are only meant to cover your teeth to reduce wear. Studies and experience have shown that nightguards used improperly can actually worsen a TMJ disorder.  

Oral appliance therapy is a safe and successful treatment method for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. Oral appliance therapy usually involves custom-fit oral sleep appliances that can improve your sleep and help manage your condition.

Oral sleep appliances fit like a sports mouth guard or orthodontic retainer and support your jaw in a forward position to assist you in maintaining an open airway.

Our trained doctor conducts a complete clinical evaluation including an examination of your jaw, teeth, tongue, airway, and any necessary testing, such as imaging of the jaw. Imaging is typically a Cone Beam CT or Diagnostic Radiographs. This lets our doctor visualize the anatomical problems in the jaw.

At Cosmo Dental, our doctor creates a personalized treatment plan for you and customizes your oral appliance using physical impressions of your teeth. These models are sent to a dental lab where your appliance is created by a qualified technician.

Once your oral appliance is ready, you return to the office for a fitting and our doctor adjusts your appliance accordingly to maximize comfort and effectiveness. You will also be provided with valuable information about how to clean and maintain your oral appliance.

Follow-up visits are necessary to ensure the optimal fit and success of your oral appliance. Our doctor might need to continue to adjust your oral appliance over time for the best results.

Cosmo Dental provides oral appliance therapy due to the many benefits, such as: 

• Comfort
• Easy to wear
• Quiet
• Portable
• Convenient for travel
• Easy to care for
• Effective results
• Prevents further damage or wear and tear to your teeth
• Decreases pain and discomfort from TMJ and other issues

Whether you’re grinding your teeth, or your jaw is locking, or dealing with sleep apnea, oral appliance therapy can be a successful solution.

Our trained doctor also provides other treatments used in addition to oral appliance therapy, such as injections, Botox, Physical Medicine, Minimally Invasive surgery, medications, and lifestyle changes.

During your personal consultation, our doctor can discuss oral appliance therapy in detail, answer your questions, and help you determine if it’s right for you.

Find out how oral appliance therapy can be part of a solution for your pain, jaw popping and locking and sleep apnea. Call our office today or schedule here through the web.