Airway Optimization Treatment in Stroudsburg, PA
Suffering with sleep-disordered breathing, sleep apnea, teeth grinding, and other breathing challenges doesn’t have to be a life sentence any longer. The THRIVE team can help you treat the CAUSE of the issue and not just the symptom for prolonged healing and better overall health.
What is Airway Optimization Treatment?
Many sleep-disordered breathing issues- including sleep apnea- are related to poorly developed jaws which can result in the crowding of the teeth and tongue and, ultimately, the obstruction of the airway. These problems, which often stem from childhood, are becoming more common in today’s population due to changes in our dietary habits and a cultural shift in breastfeeding practices.
Many sleep-disordered breathing issues- including sleep apnea- are related to poorly developed jaws which can result in the crowding of the teeth and tongue and, ultimately, the obstruction of the airway. These problems, which often stem from childhood, are becoming more common in today’s population due to changes in our dietary habits and a cultural shift in breastfeeding practices.
Airway Optimization Treatment involves a treatment plan that is focused on RESTIMULATING the growth centers in the maxilla and mandible- essentially convincing the body to pick up where it might have left off in childhood development. This treatment plan is a non-invasive, non-surgical way to resolve sleep disordered breathing and sleep apnea once and for all.
Thrive’s Customized Airway Optimization Treatment Plans (CPAP Option 1)
Dr. Nolf explains that there are several options an individual can choose in hopes of treating a sleep or breathing disorder, one of which is developing a customized airway optimization treatment plan. This type of plan utilizes a removable device an individual can place in their mouth to encourage proper re-development of the jaw.
What does an Airway Optimization Treatment plan typically involve?
At THRIVE, we work with the reknown Vivos System, an advanced therapeutic protocol designed to treat mild to moderate sleep disordered breathing in adults and children. The system involves non-invasive, holistic way to improve airway health through use of customized removable appliances that mimic the stimulating effects that the tongue provides during childhood development.
Each THRIVE patient undergoes a comprehensive evaluation, sometimes including an at-home sleep study, and an office consultation and work-up. The THRIVE team, along with sleep experts and medical providers, then coordinates a unique treatment plan including a custom-made oral device designed to open the airways naturally and permanently.
Does Airway Optimization hurt? How long does a typical treatment plan take?
The typical appliance or appliances used in treatment should never cause pain or discomfort. Each device is individually crafted to your specific mouth and jaw to provide gentle stretching forces that, over time, have lasting results. Depending on your treatment plan and the doctor’s recommendations, you will visit the THRIVE office periodically throughout your treatment to ensure that the device or appliance fits appropriately and to make necessary adjustments as healing progresses. This is typically every 4-6 weeks or as needed on an individual basis.
The goal of every airway optimization plan is to stimulate your jaw and oral structures to grow into their full genetic potential over time and eventually completely ELIMINATING the need for devices to treat your symptoms! The typical patient will start to see results in the first 60-90 days of treatment and continue to progress over the course of 12-24 months depending on the individual case.
At THRIVE, we want you to be FREE of your CPAP, no longer snoring, and getting the best sleep of your life!
Is Airway Optimization ONLY for sleep apnea patients?
NO! Airway optimization treatment can treat a range of issues related to airway restriction in children and adults. If you or your child suffers from:
- Challenges related to a deviated septum
- Trouble breathing through your nasal passages
- Teeth grinding or jaw clenching
- Frequent headaches, neck pain
- Chronic allergies, congestion, sore throats, or ear infections
- Chapped lips
- Brain fog or difficulty with attention span
You might be a candidate for an airway optimization treatment plan. The first step is to contact THRIVE today to discuss the options available and set up a consultation.
Dr. Jim’s Experience with Thrive Sleep & Breathing
Dr. Jim shares a testimonial involving the experiences he’s had as Dr. Nolf’s patient and explains the dedicated care and professionalism that makes him confident in referring patients to Thrive Sleep & Breathing.
Thrive Patient Josh G Talks About His Experience with Airway Treatment
Josh G, a patient at Thrive Sleep & Breathing, talks about his history with sleep-disordered breathing, his reluctance to use a CPAP device, and the approach Dr. Nolf took to correct the root cause of his breathing condition.
