The Sleep Connection

Sleep Breathing Disorders are a set of potentially serious medical conditions, which include snoring, upper airway resistance syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, and others. Dental issues are only one of the associated effects of sleeping disorders. When left untreated, sleep breathing disorders can increase the risk of heart attack, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, depression, and an increased chance of catching colds and viruses, including COVID. 

During your first visit to our office, Dr. will review your medical history and do a full evaluation of your airway, teeth, muscles and joints. He may recommend an at-home sleep study provided by Epic Dentistry for more insight into your sleep patterns. 

Treatment options will vary based on the findings of your initial examination. Night guards and splint therapy are common options to treat snoring when there is no other symptom. 

When obstructive sleep apnea is suspected, Dr. Caulfield  may recommend oral appliance therapy. Custom-fit to your mouth, an oral appliance can support the jaw in a forward position to prevent the collapse of your airway while you sleep and prevent snoring. 

While oral appliance therapy is common, Dr. Caulfield is recognized for his work with 'The Vivos System'. Similar to other oral appliances, the Vivos appliance is worn in the evening and during the night while you sleep. But unlike traditional night guards, the Vivos System gently expands as you progress through treatment. The bone and tissue growth achieved using the Vivos System can permanently increase airway volume and tongue space helping you to breathe better. This can be a great option for sleep apnea patients that don’t want or are unable to use continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. 

We tell patients we want to be the last stop in their healing journey. And we mean it. Dr. Caulfield has made it his life's passion to learn and treat even the most difficult in sleep and TMJ cases. He is nationally recognized for his work—in fact, patients come from across the country to seek his expertise.

When you come to Epic Dentistry, you will also benefit from the latest and best diagnostic technology; a close network of providers for end to end care; courtesy insurance filing for both dental and medical; and a compassionate, down to earth team who are committed to your results!

We've created an online experience for our current patients, as well as patients who are in the exploratory stages and trying to determine the best treatment course for sleep or TMJ related issues. The website has educational videos, as well as details about our treatment options and pricing. To receive a link and password to this page, simply fill out the form below.