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Sleep apnea is more than loud snoring. It affects your breathing, sleep quality, daytime energy, and long term health. At Anchor Orthodontics, we provide comprehensive orthodontic assessments to identify airway issues that may contribute to sleep apnea or breathing difficulties. With advanced diagnostic tools and personalized treatment plans, Dr. Lavigne helps patients of all ages improve airflow, support healthy breathing, and finally get the rest they deserve.
Sleep apnea is a condition where breathing pauses repeatedly during sleep. These pauses can reduce oxygen levels, cause fatigue, and disrupt your natural sleep cycles. While many patients first notice symptoms like snoring or waking up tired, the underlying issue can be related to airway structure and jaw positioning.
Orthodontic care plays a significant role in improving airway function. By evaluating jaw development, the width of the upper arch, tongue posture, and facial growth patterns, we can identify structural concerns that may be contributing to restricted breathing.
With CBCT imaging, detailed evaluation, and expertise in airway centered orthodontics, Dr. Lavigne creates treatment plans designed to support a healthier, more open airway. This is a conservative and effective approach for patients who want to address the root cause, not just the symptoms.
Patients often come to Anchor Orthodontics with concerns such as:
• Loud or frequent snoring
• Mouth breathing
• Daytime fatigue
• Morning headaches
• Restless sleep
• Mood or attention difficulties
• Crowded teeth or narrow arches
If these sound familiar, a simple orthodontic evaluation may help uncover the full picture.
Our approach focuses on treating the structure of the airway rather than masking symptoms. Depending on your unique needs, treatment may include:
• Palate expansion to increase nasal airflow
• Growth guidance for children with narrow arches or retrusive jaws
• Orthodontic treatment to improve jaw position
• Collaboration with medical providers including sleep physicians, ENTs, and radiologists
• CBCT imaging to assess airway size and structure
For children, early treatment can improve sleep and support optimal growth. For adults, modern orthodontic techniques allow us to expand constricted arches and improve breathing without surgery.
Dr. Lavigne has extensive training in airway focused orthodontics and works closely with radiologists and medical specialists to deliver comprehensive care. Because we look at the full structure of the airway and the position of the jaws, patients receive a precise diagnosis and a treatment plan tailored to their long term health.
Breathe easier and sleep better with expert care from Anchor Orthodontics!
