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Sleep Apnea Appliances

For those millions of Americans who suffer from sleep apnea, there is a great non-surgical option. The DNA appliance (Epigenetic Orthodontics) is made up of specially designed springs to gently move your teeth into a more harmonious position. This appliance also guides your airway and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) into their proper position without fixed orthodontic brackets and relapse.

Many patients have been able to decrease if not completely eliminate the need of a CPAP machine.

CPAP addresses and treats the "symptoms" of sleep apnea. The DNA Appliance addresses the "CAUSE" of the sleep apnea which in most cases are restricted jaws resulting in a restricted airway either in the nasal or neck area.

The DNA Appliance prevents and treats many sleep disorders, including sleep apnea. The causes of common sleep apnea are reduced because the upper and lower jaws are aligned which provides more room for the tongue to move and function which helps increasing the size of the airway.

The DNA appliance is gentle and comfortable and helps move your upper and lower jaws naturally into position. This appliance is worn mostly at night and does not prevent the user from participating in any recreational activity.

This is a non-surgical option for sleep apnea treatment and corrects other forms of sleep-disorders. Sleep apnea causes many problems including:

  • Severe fatigue
  • Dry mouth
  • Morning headaches
  • Restless sleep
  • Shortened Life Span

These problems are reduced and may be completely eliminated by the use of the DNA Appliance. A trained dentist will be able to help you better understand sleep apnea and how the DNA Appliance can help you.

If you feel you may benefit from the DNA Appliance, please contact Legends Dental today. Dr. Brittingham will be able to perform a thorough evaluation and be able to determine if you need treatment for this serious condition.