Breathe Easier at Night

The most obvious sign of sleep apnea is snoring. If a child or an adult is a chronic snorer, they should be tested for sleep apnea. They should be evaluated for Facial Growth treatment. One of the factors that contributes to an underdeveloped jaw is a pattern of mouth breathing. This can begin at a young age. Left untreated, mouth breathing can contribute to an underdeveloped jaw and airway. Thus, early intervention has many advantages.

The primary treatment on the market for decades has been CPAP, an apparatus worn at night over the mouth that forces air past the tongue obstruction. Loud and uncomfortable, CPAP is not an ideal solution for many patients. Dentists can develop and prescribe a mouth appliance or orthotic, which is an alternative treatment to hold the jaw in position, allowing for the tongue a place to rest out of the airway. Dr. Mingus’ Facial Growth treatment performs the same function as the orthotic, only on a permanent basis. By growing the jaw to its full genetic potential and developing the airway fully, the tongue rests out of the way, allowing for free breathing at night.