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Airway-Centered Dentistry at Dr. Ian Gray Dental Group

The Key to Health

Using a combination of orthodontics, dental procedures, and oral appliances, Airway-Centered Dentistry is a more comprehensive approach to oral health, taking into account the importance of a healthy airway for your entire body.

Do You Suffer From:

Excessive daytime sleepiness

Morning headaches

Difficulty concentrating

Mood changes

Dry mouth or sore throat

Loud Snoring

Jaw or Facial pain

Breathe Better, Sleep Deeper

What is Airway Therapy?

Dr. Ian Gray is an expert in myofunctional therapy, which includes any orthodontic treatment that targets muscle function. Myofunctional therapy promotes healthy jaw, facial, and airway development, with the aim of improving oral and overall health.

At Dr. Ian Gray Dental Group, we use Myobrace® and VIVOS oral appliances in combination with orthodontics, including braces, to improve airway and jaw health in our adult patients.

Treatment normally involves a series of oral appliances that need to be worn overnight and 1-2 hours a day to:

  • Widen and align the jaws
  • Optimize facial proportions
  • Open up the airway
  • Encourage nose breathing over mouth breathing
  • Straighten misaligned teeth

  • Correct bite issues
  • Promote healthy chewing and swallowing
  • Correct resting tongue position
  • Improve long-term oral and overall health

Hear from real patients, just like you!

"Thank you for taking away my pain"

5 years ago, Dr. Gray suggested I start a procedure that would align my jaw, as I was starting to experience some jaw pain and headaches and these would only get worse with time. I did not listen. Fast forward 5 years, my jaw pain was worse, especially through the night, and more frequent headaches. In July, I decided it was time to start the process. Easily within a month, my jaw pain and headaches were not just lessening, but pretty much gone. I would highly recommend anyone experiencing this as well, to definitely go ahead with this process. Thank you to Dr Gray and Felicia for taking away my pain, helping me sleep better again, and the care and concern you’ve shown during my visits.

– Corina L.

"I can't wait to live pain-free"

I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Gray and his team today. Emma and Tooba, thank you for making me feel better going over my treatment plan. I can’t wait to get my smile back and live pain-free from my TMJ pain. Thank you, Dr. Gray for your detailed explanation!

– Nooria D.

"Always going the extra mile"

We really love the care we get here! Dr. Gray and his team are kind and caring and great at what they do. They are passionate and knowledgeable and confident in your treatment plan. Always going the extra mile to help you achieve your goals with orthodontics and airway health!

Breath is vital to physical and oral health. When the airway is allowed to develop improperly in childhood, it causes health problems in adulthood, affecting every aspect of a person’s life:

  • Sleep:

    Poor airway development is linked to obstructive sleep apnea, snoring, restless sleep, sleepwalking and talking, leg cramps, restless leg syndrome, insomnia, disordered breathing, and sleep disturbances

  • Oral Health:

    Airway issues lead to poor oral health, promoting tooth decay, gum disease, bad breath, crowded teeth, overbite/underbite, speech problems, teeth grinding and clenching, and narrow dental arches

  • Brain Health:

    Poor sleep quality due to an obstructed airway can lead to daytime fatigue, difficulty concentrating, memory loss, depression, and anxiety and is linked to learning disabilities and cognitive impairment

  • Physical Health:

    Countless diseases are linked to poor airway development, including AFib, type II diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, obesity, allergies, TMD, digestive problems, acid reflux, asthma, allergies, chronic headaches, and recurring respiratory infections.

Did you know your nose is a filter?

As Dr. Ian Gray always says, breathing through your nose is healthier for your body than breathing through your mouth. In this video, he explains a little more using a real-world example. Breathing through your nose filters and cleans the air before it enters your lungs. Your mouth does not have any mechanisms to do that.

Jaw Pain? Let’s take care of that for you!

At Dr. Ian Gray Dental Group, we specialize in getting people out of pain. Just listen to what Asha has to say about her experience.

Jaw pain, neck pain, face pain, ear pain… all of these are common with TMJ disorders. If the pain you experience starts to get worse or spread, you need to contact Dr. Gray ASAP! With the proper treatment, you could be living totally pain free in no time, just like Asha!

We Aim To:

Boost Sleep Quality

Correct Sleep-Disordered Breathing

Stop Snoring

Eliminate TMD Symptoms

Encourage Nose Breathing over Mouth Breathing

Improve Dental Health

Eliminate Facial Pain

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