Obstructive Sleep Apnea & Snoring

Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when breathing stops during sleep. This occurs because the airway is blocked at the back of the throat.

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Eventually, the brain recognizes this and causes sufferers to gasp and start breathing again. This is very harmful to the brain (oxygen deprivation) and is associated with always being tired, stroke, high blood pressure, obesity, poor concentration and numerous other problems. Consult your physician if you suspect you have OSA.

Special Needs Orthodontics

We have designed Thomas Orthodontics to be a welcoming and safe environment for your children-physically and emotionally. We believe that your children are precious, full of joy and spontaneity. They arrive in your family with unique personalities and special needs. When you select us for their orthodontic treatment, we want to know about their special needs! Please tell us if your child is afraid of loud noises, has separation anxiety, autism, delayed development, Down Syndrome, cleft palate, or any other condition. We are eager to show you just how much we care by catering to their needs and yours too!

Oral appliance therapy is usually very helpful and may eliminate the need for a CPAP (Coninuous Positive Airway Pressure) device. The appliance is clear and moves the lower jaw forward which allows the airway to open.