The Importance of Choosing an Experienced Airway Mouth Doctor
What is an Airway Mouth Doctor?
An Airway Mouth Doctor (AMD) is a dentist who has been trained to look at the whole person, not just the teeth, when trying to find the causes of oral problems. We do this by correcting the unbalanced oral framework so that it supports Alignment, Breathing, Circulation, Digestion, Energy, and Sleep.
Your airway is the path that air takes from your nose and mouth to your lungs. The size, shape and orientation of your upper and lower jaws has a significant impact on how efficiently you’re able to breathe, especially while you’re sleeping. When your airway is blocked or impaired due to narrow jaws, large tongue, tongue position, crowded teeth, trapped mandible, this can have a detrimental effect on your overall health. For example, snoring, sleep apnea, teeth grinding/clenching, TMJ, chronic pain, fatigue, and many other health challenges can all have the root cause of an Impaired Mouth.
As an AMD, we use a variety of techniques to help patients improve airway function and overall health as follows:
- Oral Appliance Therapy: Oral expanders and Aligners can be used to reposition the jaw and tongue, which can help to open the airway.
- Myofunctional therapy: Myofunctional therapy is an exercise training program for the muscles around your face, mouth, and tongue. These exercises are designed to improve issues with talking, eating, or breathing. This can help to improve airway function and reduce snoring.
- Diet and lifestyle changes: Changes to your diet and lifestyle, such as losing weight, quitting smoking, and exercising regularly are part of a holistic approach. These changes can help to improve your airway health and overall health.
- Collaboration with other health care professionals: Often with an impaired mouth, patients can benefit from seeing a chiropractor and a holistic MD.
The benefits to seeking an AMD include:
- Improve your sleep quality
- Reduce your risk of developing sleep apnea
- Reduce your snoring
- Improve your energy levels
- Reduce your body pain
- Improve your mood
- Improve your overall health
- Reduce broken teeth and periodontal disease
If you're struggling with sleep apnea, snoring, or TMJ disorder, seeking the help of an airway mouth doctor can greatly improve your quality of life. Sleep apnea and snoring can cause a range of health problems, including heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and more. On the other hand, TMJ disorder can cause pain and discomfort in the jaw, neck, and shoulder
The Benefits of Treatment
Treating airway-related issues can provide a range of benefits, including:
- Improved sleep: By treating sleep apnea and snoring, you can achieve better sleep and reduce the risk of related health problems, such as heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure.
- Increased energy: Improved sleep can result in increased energy and improved mental clarity, allowing you to be more productive and feel better throughout the day.
- Reduced stress: By improving sleep and reducing stress on the jaw and airway, you can reduce the risk of developing headaches, neck and shoulder pain, and TMJ disorder.
- Improved oral health: By treating airway-related issues, you can improve your overall oral health and prevent future problems.
Concerned about your airway health?, please schedule an appointment at our Vero Beach dental office and let me help you get to the root of your problem. After your exam, we will develop a personalized treatment plan to help you improve your overall health.