Functional & Structural Dentistry

Therapeutic Botox Injections: Botox can be used to relieve pain. It helps reprogram the musculoskeletal system by temporarily paralyzing overactive muscles.

Prolozone Injections: A regenerative and anti-inflammatory treatment for head, neck and jaw pain. It involves injecting a local anesthetic, compounded vitamins, and ozone gas in key areas of the head and neck to promote healing.

Clear Aligners – Invisalign™, Suresmile™: Discreet tooth alignment options that can create great smiles and be used to complete expansion cases.

Laser Biostimulation: Uses laser energy to target the body at the cellular level to promote healing and reduce inflammation. It can be used as an adjunct in TMJ and ALF treatments.

Dental Orthopedics: Changing the jaw structure in 3 dimensions and improving the relationship between the upper jaw, lower jaw, and the rest of the cranium.

Jaw Expansion: Crooked and crowded teeth are a sign of small jaws and compromised airways. Expansion, which can be achieved with a variety of appliances, can address these problems.

Orthodontics: Aligning teeth into their optimal position while respecting the airway, TMJ, and cervical spine is the cornerstone of our functional dental approach to orthodontics.

TMJ Dysfunction Treatment: We offer a variety of palliative and structural approaches to relieve pain and improve function.

Myofunctional Therapy: Think of it as physical therapy for the mouth and face. This therapy helps the muscles of the face, tongue, and throat to tone the airway, support proper growth of the jaws, and stabilize treatment.

Tongue and Lip Releases: The whole fascial system is a “net” that weaves throughout the body. Minor procedures to release fascial restrictions in the tongue and lips can improve oral function and have a positive impact on overall health.

ALF & Cranial Orthodontics: These gentle functional appliances address cranial strain patterns as they facilitate expansion of the jaws. Think of them as a 24/7 craniosacral treatment.

Orthotropics®: These are appliances for children that dramatically guide facial growth to develop the jaws forward in the face. This treatment can optimize breathing, sleep quality, airway size, and facial aesthetics.

Maxillary Skeletal Expansion: In older children and adults, this can be a great first step toward achieving palatal expansion. The goal is to achieve a rapid improvement in facial balance and airway health.

Mandibular Advancement Devices: Simple jaw repositioning devices can help open the airway at night to improve the symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea and other sleep disordered breathing conditions.