TMD and Sleep dentistry
What is TMD
TMD is short for Temporomandibular Disorder: painful conditions in the mouth, jaws, or jaw joints, and muscles. They must be managed with a knowledgable dentist or Orofacial Pain specialist
Sleep screening and referral
Sleep Apnea is a common disorder where the individual stop breathing during sleep because of a collapse of the soft tissues in the airway- Snoring can be a sign that sleep apnea is about to happen. Individuals at high risk should be examined by sleep specialist which we will refer to, and they usually have to undergo a sleep study at home or at a specialized clinic
Mandibular advancing appliances
These appliances are prescribed by the sleep specialist. Its best managed by a qualified dentist. we provide appliances similar to the photo.