It's a very common condition that affects approximately 30 million to 40 million children and adults in the U.S.

If you notice any of the following symptoms, you maybe experiencing bruxium:

*Rhythmic contractions of the jaw muscles

*A grinding sound at night jaw muscles that area tight or painful

* Long-lasting pain in the face Swelling (occasionally) on the side of your lower jaw caused by clenching.

Splints provide diagnostic information, allow muscles in spasm to relax, protect the teeth and jaws from the adverse effects of bruxism, and normalize periodontal ligament proprioception. These devices can also allow repositioning of the condyles and jaws into centric relation (CR).

While we can't diagnose Sleep Apnea, we can still play a major role in identifying the issue. By teaming together with medical and dental professionals, personalized treatment plans can be developed to ensure a safer and all around better qualify of life. If after an airway evaluation at our practice and use of the 3D scan technology to evaluate the airway we feel you could potentially be suffering from Sleep Apnea, we can send a HOME SLEEP STUDY, for your comfort. The Sleep doctor will make an official diagnosis. After the official diagnosis has been made the level of severity will determine whether the oral appliance, OPTISLEEP, is an option for you.

OPTISLEEP is a custom, more conservative treatment that may be worth a try for some patients; especially, those who find themselves non-compliant with the gold standard CPAP machine. The device is custom designed to each patient to advance his or her lower jaw forward and open the airway.