How We Treat

Our Exam Process

1. We will discuss your needs, wants, and expectations, your history, your experience, and our focus will be on listening to your story.

2. We examine your head and neck with an emphasis on airway health, posture, and overall craniofacial structure.

3. We record your teeth with a mess-free digital impression.

4. We image your teeth, jaws, posture and airway with other photography, videography, and/or CT imaging.

5. We precisely record how much force your teeth apply to each other when chewing.

This comprehensive approach considers both the inputs and outputs of your entire musculoskeletal system in relation to breathing and sleep. From this, we develop treatment recommendations—whether through our custom appliances or referrals to trusted specialists such as physical therapists, sleep experts, or other functional providers.

Appliances:

Postural Restoration Institute Splints

Mandibular Occipital Occlusal Orthotic Splint (MOOO)

Mandibular Molar Occlusal Orthotic (MMOO)

Pediatric Growth Guidance Devices & Expansive Appliances

Clear Aligner Therapy -- Airway Protocol

Myoaligner® Functional, Esthetic Orthotics

Struggling with Sleep, Breathing, Posture, and Overall Well-being?

Trust the diagnostic process! Once we’ve identified root causes of your problems, we will recommend specific treatment options that target that. Our primary goal is to determine what is right for you.

We also consider your broader musculoskeletal health by incorporating insight from my training with the Postural Restoration Institute. This involves monitoring specific postural metrics and collaborating with interdisciplinary professionals as needed. An interdisciplinary team is the best way to ensure that any treatment aligns with your body’s functional goals.

Once we’ve identified the root causes, we recommend specific treatment options that target that. We strongly recommend you embrace the examination process and do not self-diagnose
which of our treatment options sounds the best to you. Our primary goal is to determine what is right for you. Trust the process!

Diagnostic Services

i-CAT

We use an i-CAT (cone beam CT) scan to obtain a state-of-the-art, low-radiation, 3D image of your airway, jaw joint and surrounding structures. This detailed imaging allows us to precisely identify any narrowing or obstruction in your airway, guiding our recommendations for treatment to ensure the root cause is addressed. All images are also reviewed for pathology by radiologists.

Tek Scan

By measuring bite pressures with incredible precision, the TekScan system improves diagnostic accuracy and treatment effectiveness. The TekScan can identify what occlusal asymmetry or imbalance is present at baseline, and it can track small changes as they occur throughout treatment. These data enable more accurate, targeted adjustments to orthotics, appliances, or your occlusion to improve comfort and function.

Treatment

Pediatric Guidance Devices & Expansive Options

For growing children, early intervention can have a major impact on facial development and airway health. We use pediatric guidance appliances or in some cases Rapid Palatal Expanders (RPEs), to gently widen the dental arches, encourage nasal breathing, and create the space necessary for proper tooth alignment as your child matures. These protocols typically require periodic visits over two years, which we offer the option to monitor remotely through the Toothpillow app.

Myoaligners

Myoaligners are removable appliances that restore heavily worn or dysfunctional dental arches. They cover your teeth with a lifelike, 3D-printed shell designed to recapture the natural shape, vertical dimension, and function of your bite. By restoring your occlusion to a position that guides the jaws back into the optimal position, Myoaligners help improve overall stability and comfort.

These advanced appliances also encourage better muscle coordination, supporting a more balanced oral environment. Whether dealing with significant wear or other functional challenges, Myoaligners provide a noninvasive way to improve bite alignment, reduce strain on the jaw joints, and promote long-term oral wellness.

Myoaligners are FDA-approved for treatment of chronic migraines.

Postural Restoration Institute Splints (PRI splints, the Postural Restoration Institute dental splint)
& Videography Analysis

These splints work to normalize proprioceptive force on the maxilla, helping you feel more grounded in space. This has immediate effects on gait, can relax chronic muscle tension in the head, neck and shoulders, and can reduce symptoms of vertigo or dizziness. Patients who come to us through referrals from physical therapists may have been recommended these.

We confirm the splint’s proper fit and function by examining your gait, which we record on video if you permit. The result of this process supports healthier posture and more natural movement patterns—ultimately improving your overall comfort and well-being.