Sleep and Breathing for Adults

Sleep apnea for example is a potentially serious breathing disorder. The disorder is characterized by repeated interruptions in regular breathing patterns. With sleep apnea, you’ll typically stop breathing for several seconds to a full minute during sleep, and these interruptions usually repeat throughout the night.

Interruptions in breathing limit your body’s supply of oxygen which can negatively impact regular body functions. Oxygen deprivation brought on by sleep apnea can lead to an array of health issues, many of which should be considered a warning sign for other problems.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is the most common type, and it occurs when some sort of physical blockage occurs in the airway. This blockage can include the tongue or the tissues of the upper palate. If there is not enough room in your mouth, your tongue and/or oral tissues may fall toward the opening of the airway. This is often the cause of snoring or choking sounds that might occur when you’re asleep.

Central Sleep Apnea (CSA) occurs when there is some sort of interruption between the brain and the respiratory system. In these situations, your lungs and the chest muscles that are responsible for breathing fail to receive instructions from the brain to inhale and exhale.

By wearing Vivos devices before bed each night, and gently expanding them throughout the course of treatment (usually 12-24 months), the deformities present in your mouth and airway can be corrected permanently without surgical intervention.

Step 1

At the diagnosis appointment, we take records that include photos, a 3D digital scan, and impressions of your teeth. Dr. Bennett and Dr. Khanjari have assembled a multidisciplinary healthcare team that will then review your data, records, and test results to establish your diagnosis. Our team consists of Dr. Bennett and Dr. Khanjari, a board certified Sleep M.D., and a Vivos Technician. These professionals will create your Airway Intelligence Report, which includes your diagnosis and treatment plan. You are unique and your treatment plan and custom Vivos Appliance that is designed from it will be tailored to address your particular condition.

Step 2

At the diagnosis appointment, we take records that include photos, a 3D digital scan, and impressions of your teeth. Dr. Bennett and Dr. Khanjari have assembled a multidisciplinary healthcare team that will then review your data, records, and test results to establish your diagnosis. Our team consists of Dr. Bennett and Dr. Khanjari, a board certified Sleep M.D., and a Vivos Technician. These professionals will create your Airway Intelligence Report, which includes your diagnosis and treatment plan. You are unique and your treatment plan and custom Vivos Appliance that is designed from it will be tailored to address your particular condition.

At this appointment, you return to our office for delivery of your Vivos Appliance. Our doctors will tailor the fit of your appliance and give you special instructions regarding its use and wear based upon your treatment goals. In most cases, you will be instructed to wear your Vivos appliance at night.

Step 3

At this appointment, you return to our office for delivery of your Vivos Appliance. Our doctors will tailor the fit of your appliance and give you special instructions regarding its use and wear based upon your treatment goals. In most cases, you will be instructed to wear your Vivos appliance at night.

You will return to our office every 4 – 6 weeks for a brief visit with us. At these appointments, our doctors will tailor your Vivos appliance to fit the new expanded shape of your upper arch and airway. They will also track and document this expansion and provide additional instructions for your appliance wear based upon your progress. Vivos treatment typically takes between 12 and 24 months.

Step 4

You will return to our office every 4 – 6 weeks for a brief visit with us. At these appointments, our doctors will tailor your Vivos appliance to fit the new expanded shape of your upper arch and airway. They will also track and document this expansion and provide additional instructions for your appliance wear based upon your progress. Vivos treatment typically takes between 12 and 24 months.