Our Services

TMJ and Alternatives to CPAP for Sleep Apnea Patients
Dr Michael Rogers offers the following services pertaining to TMJ and Sleep Apnea:

Alternatives to CPAP for Sleep Apnea Patients
Treatments for sleep apnea include weight loss, the use of a breathing machine called a “Continuous Positive Airway Pressure” or “CPAP” machine, and wearing a custom-made device in the mouth to keep the airway open during sleep. The loss of weight and treatment by a doctor who treats sleep apnea can restore a good night’s sleep and eliminate considerable stress on your body from oxygen deprivation and adrenaline surges.

Dentists trained in Dental Sleep Medicine work with patients and their primary care physicians to diagnose and develop treatment plans that include oral appliances, therapeutic treatments and sometimes surgery. Screening for OSA is convenient. In this section, you’ll find out how you can get your energy, health and life back on track! Using this information you can find out what treatments are available and what to expect. Don’t delay; call your Dentist for a consultation if you suspect you have Sleep Disordered Breathing. Studies show that Dental Solutions for SDB have an 81% success rate.

Non-Surgical TMJ Therapy
Diagnosis includes MRI studies of the jaw joint, Tomographic x-rays, and autonomic nerve tests. The most common finding is a slipped disk in one or both jaw joints, and most of the time the patient was not aware of this condition. A proper medical history can often pinpoint the cause or incident when the condition first occurred.

Treatment is custom tailored to each individual, and often involves two appliances: one worn during the day and a separate one worn at night. Average treatment time is three to six months and requires the patient to return to our office approximately every four weeks for adjustments. We work closely with referring dentists, as well as chiropractors, osteopathic physicians, massage therapists, and physical therapists to obtain optimum results.