Sleep-Related Breathing
Disorders Treatment in Cleveland
At the TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre of Cleveland, we use dental sleep medicine to diagnose and treat sleep-related breathing disorders like obstructive sleep apnea, snoring, and chronic fatigue — restoring better rest and better health.
Find the Root Cause of Snoring, Sleep Apnea, and Chronic Fatigue in Cleveland
When someone suffers from a sleep-related breathing disorder, their quality of life is diminished — yet many do not realize they have one, assuming they simply snore too loudly or feel tired for no clear reason. The most common disorder we treat is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), in which the airway becomes obstructed during sleep, usually between the soft palate and the base of the tongue.
OSA is widely misunderstood. While excess weight and older age raise the risk, people of all ages and sizes — including infants and children — can have it. In fact, many children diagnosed with behavior disorders are actually suffering from OSA; once treated, conditions such as ADHD often improve or resolve.
OSA is a life-threatening disorder that cannot be diagnosed or treated at home. Patients with suspected sleep apnea must undergo a sleep study to confirm the type, and if it is obstructive, we can help — including scheduling the study to get the answers you need.
Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders We Treat
Snoring
More than a nuisance — habitual snoring is often the first warning sign of an obstructed airway.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
The airway repeatedly collapses during sleep, starving the body of oxygen and disrupting deep rest.
Upper Airway Resistance (UARS)
A narrowed airway forces harder breathing and fragmented sleep — even when a standard apnea test looks normal.
Sleep Bruxism
Nighttime grinding and clenching is frequently the body’s reflex to reopen a blocked airway, wearing down teeth and joints.
Advanced Dental Sleep Medicine for Better Rest and Better Health
Dental sleep medicine is the management of diagnosed sleep-related breathing disorders using appliance therapy for adults and orthopedic orthodontics for airway development and correction in children. Our practice is uniquely focused on this care — with tailored plans for every stage of life.
Sleep Services for Adults
Once an adult patient has a confirmed diagnosis, we craft a comprehensive plan that treats the underlying airway problem — not just the symptoms.
Sleep Services for Adults
A plan may include one or more of the following:
- Comprehensive airway & sleep evaluation
- Home sleep study coordination & diagnosis
- Custom Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT) — 100+ FDA-approved appliances
- Precision airway imaging & measurement
- CPAP-alternative and combination therapy
- Behavior and lifestyle guidance
- Ongoing care and long-term monitoring
With more than 100 FDA-approved appliances for OSA, we use precision imaging to measure the airway, predict improvement, and design a custom appliance — plus ongoing monitoring for long-term success.
Sleep Apnea Symptoms for Adults
- Unexplained daytime sleepiness
- Restless sleep
- Loud snoring with pauses, then gasps
- Morning headaches
- Insomnia
- Trouble concentrating
- Irritability, anxiety, or depression
- Forgetfulness
- Raised heart rate or blood pressure
- Decreased sex drive
- Unexplained weight gain
- Changes in urination
- Frequent heartburn or night sweats
Sleep Breathing Care for Children
In children, disrupted breathing often shows up as behavior and development problems — not just snoring. Because kids are still growing, early airway-focused care can change the trajectory.
Pediatric Sleep Services
A plan may include one or more of the following:
- Comprehensive airway & growth evaluation
- Orthopedic orthodontics for airway development
- Myofunctional therapy coordination
- Habit correction (mouth breathing, tongue posture)
- Nutritional counseling
- Ongoing growth & development monitoring
Many children diagnosed with behavior disorders are actually struggling to breathe during sleep. Once the airway is treated, conditions such as ADHD often improve or resolve.
Pediatric Symptoms to Watch For
- Snoring or noisy breathing
- Mouth breathing, day or night
- Restless sleep or frequent waking
- Bed wetting
- Daytime sleepiness or irritability
- Trouble focusing / ADHD-like behavior
- Poor school performance
- Delayed growth
- Dark circles under the eyes
- Grinding teeth at night
- Crowded teeth or narrow palate
- Frequent tonsil or adenoid issues
Comfortable, Custom Care — Beyond CPAP
Every airway is different. We match the treatment to your diagnosis, anatomy, and lifestyle — starting with the least invasive option that works.
Oral Appliance Therapy
A custom, comfortable device repositions the jaw and keeps the airway open all night — the most-prescribed CPAP alternative.Combination Therapy
For complex or severe cases, an appliance and CPAP work together — lowering the pressure required and improving comfort.Myofunctional Therapy
Targeted exercises retrain the tongue and airway muscles to support healthy, open breathing.Ongoing Monitoring
Follow-up imaging and check-ins confirm the airway stays open and treatment keeps working long-term.
Stop Guessing — Get a Sleep Study
If snoring, fatigue, or restless nights sound familiar, an evaluation is the first step. Schedule a consultation and let us help you breathe and sleep better.
Schedule a ConsultationStart with a Simple TMJ and Sleep Screening
Do You Have TMJ?
Take our quick 2-minute assessment to find out if your symptoms may be related to TMJ disorder. Take TMJ Quiz
Sleep Apnea Risk?
Discover if your snoring, fatigue, or restless sleep could indicate sleep apnea with this brief screening. Take Sleep Quiz
Non Surgical Solutions
Our treatments focus on craniofacial pain and sleep-related breathing disorders.
