About 5% to 12% of people suffer from temporomandibular joint and muscle disorder (TMJD). While this might sound like something your doctor would address, in actuality it falls under ‘airway orthodontics’. In addition to this, conditions such as sleep apnea can also be treated with proper airway treatments. But what exactly are these treatments, and how can they benefit you?
Airway orthodontics focuses on clearing airway obstructions that can be caused by improper bite alignment, misaligned teeth, and tongue posture, to name a few. If left untreated, symptoms of TMJD may be experienced. These can include:
In some instances, straightening teeth can help mitigate some of these issues, depending on their severity. However, other methods of airway orthodontics can focus on correcting narrow palate, crossbites, and crowding that could contribute to airway obstruction, as in some cases of sleep apnea.
Both sleep apnea and TMJD can have serious ramifications if left untreated. Some of the most significant benefits of correcting these issues can include:
Airway orthodontics is key to solving some of the most common airway issues. If left untreated, issues such as sleep apnea and TMJD can go on to cause detrimental problems in the future. If you’re experiencing any of these problems, or have been previously diagnosed, consider speaking with Dr. Ross at David Ross Orthodontics about other options. If you want to start living a healthier and happier life, these airway solutions might be just what the doctor ordered. Talk to Dr. Ross and schedule your free consultation today!
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