Orthodontic, TMJ & Sleep Apnea Treatment in Ponte Vedra Beach
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Each year, countless individuals discover the link that connects orthodontics, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, and sleep apnea. Unfortunately, it can be challenging to find a dental practice that understands that connection and provides effective treatment options with it in mind. At the dental office of Penney Weeks DMD, we proudly offer quality orthodontics, TMJ disorder, and sleep apnea treatment for patients of all ages.
Dr. Weeks and her talented team bring a wealth of experience and extensive skills to your corner. Whether you want a single component of our services or all three, we'll work to make your time with us as relaxing and stress-free as possible. Call or visit our practice today to schedule your next appointment and get the Ponte Vedra Beach TMJ disorder, orthodontic, and sleep apnea services you deserve!
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Our Whole-Body Approach to Treatment
As a holistic dental practice, we understand the inherent connection that exists between your mouth and the rest of your body. That's why we provide all three of our services in combination with one another, as addressing one issue, like dental misalignment, can provide relief in other areas, like TMJ-related jaw discomfort. We've spent years improving the scope and effectiveness of our services to help improve your overall well-being in more ways than one.
When you first visit our office, Dr. Weeks will ask you various questions to get a better sense of your needs. Are you struggling with sleep apnea? If so, for how long? If you're dealing with the symptoms of TMJ disorder, have you already tried treatment? From there, depending on the nature of your issues, Dr. Weeks will create your personalized treatment plan, which outlines our recommended services.
Providing High-Quality Orthodontics
Our dental practice is proud to offer various orthodontic options for children and adults. From improving the position of your airway to address sleep apnea symptoms to reducing the stress placed on your jaws, orthodontics has various whole-body benefits. Over the years, we've improved our options to better meet the unique needs of patients of all ages. Some of the Ponte Vedra Beach orthodontic treatments we offer include:
- Orthodontic Expanders for Adults: At the dental practice of Penney Weeks DMD, we offer orthodontic expanders for adults, which are unique appliances that gently expand your upper jaw space in three dimensions. By placing pressure on your upper jaw, we're able to increase the size of your nasal cavity, allowing your lower jaw to move forward to a more natural position, and you pull your tongue and soft tissue forward, increasing airflow. This can prove ideal for treating TMJ disorder and sleep apnea symptoms alike.
- Spark™ Clear Aligners: Spark clear aligners are ideal for addressing minor to moderate dental misalignment in children and teens. We typically recommend clear aligners while your child's smile is still developing to help guide it in the right direction. Through clear aligner treatment, we're able to address many of the problems that lead to TMJ disorder and sleep apnea. Treatment consists of a series of clear upper and lower sets of aligners that are custom fit to your child's smile. By gently placing pressure on teeth, Spark clear aligners can ensure they go into their proper positions to avoid potential airway issues and teeth overcrowding. Above all else, the transparent appearance of clear aligners means that your child or teen can confidently wear them without feeling like they're drawing unwanted attention to their smile.
Helping You Overcome Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea can be a debilitating condition that prevents you from getting restful sleep and potentially leads to other body-wide complications. Once you've had a sleep study conducted and brought the results to our practice, we can begin crafting a treatment plan that meets your needs. Our Ponte Vedra Beach sleep apnea treatment consists of various options ranging from mandibular advancement appliances to Solea® dental lasers.
Mandibular advancement appliances are specially-made mouthpieces that are worn during sleep to keep your airway open. Solea dental lasers use ultra-low laser energy to tighten collagen in your soft palate to reduce vibrations that lead to snoring. You can breathe easy knowing that Dr. Weeks and her team will work to find the sleep apnea solution that works best for you.
Orthodontic, TMJ, and Sleep Apnea Ponte Vedra Beach Treatment
At the dental practice of Penney Weeks DMD, we're passionate about improving your quality of life in more ways than one. That's why we pair extensive experience with in-depth knowledge to provide holistic services, including orthodontic, TMJ disorder, and sleep apnea treatments. We understand the intrinsic link between all three and will work to address your unique situation with time-tested options like orthodontic expanders and oral appliances. Reach out to us today to schedule your next appointment and get the Ponte Vedra Beach TMJ disorder, sleep apnea, and orthodontic treatments you need!
CALL US: (904) 285-1990 REQUEST APPOINTMENT