VIVOS Guide and DNA appliance

If your children have crooked or crowded teeth or has trouble sleeping at night, they may be at risk of developing sleep apnea when they reach adulthood. Sleep apnea is a condition in which breathing becomes difficult during sleeping due to a narrow airway. Small airways are caused by jaws that did not expand normally throughout childhood.

There are several reasons why one's jaw may not grow properly, including:

• Thumb-sucking
• Lengthy periods of bottle feeding
• Illnesses or allergies that clog or restrict the airway for an extended period of time
• A diet consisting of soft foods

Even if certain jaws do not naturally expand as they should, this does not rule out the possibility of developing sleep apnea. With the revolutionary VIVOS technology, Drs. Judemar and Eileen Dimapilis can work with you and your kid to stop sleep apnea before it becomes a lifetime problem.

VIVOS Systems DNA Appliance

To treat and prevent sleep apnea, VIVOS has created a non-surgical method to address jaw underdevelopment. The DNA (daytime nighttime appliance) device was developed in an effort to combat sleep apnea. Drs. Judemar and Eileen Dimapilis will manufacture and provide you with this DNA device, which will physically assist your child's jaws in growing properly.

The DNA Appliance

For 12-24 months, your child will wear a little retainer-like item throughout the evening and sleep. The device delivers a modest amount of pressure to the child's jaws for 12-24 months to help them properly develop.

This appliance not only helps prevent sleep apnea by opening and extending the palates in the mouth, but it also helps with overall face structure and might be used instead of braces.

Grossmont Smile Center offers the most advanced and up-to-date methods for you and your entire family to keep your mouth safe and healthy. Whether your kid has crowded or crooked teeth, we recommend that they come in for a consultation to determine if they will benefit from the VIVOS system.