When struggling to correct issues like sleep apnea, TMJ, or bite problems, traditional orthodontics are the usual route to take. However, with the preventive and functional approach of Teledontics, you can achieve complete mind-body wellness and healing often without interventive measures normally offered. Airway specialist and Teledontics developer Joseph Z. Yousefian, DMD, MS, PS, in Bellevue, Washington, treats patients from 3 to 90 years of age. Call his office today to schedule a consultation or book an appointment online.
Unlike traditional orthodontics, Teledontics seeks not only to diagnose and treat disorders of TMJ or airway and bite issues but to prevent future complications as well. This innovative treatment is showing itself successfully in patients of all ages beginning with children as young as three years old. Starting treatment at a young age enables the dentist to gently pilot and affect facial growth as they grow and helps avoid airway, TMJ, or bite problems later in life.
The Teledontics treatment focuses on systemic health and functionality, giving attention to mind-body health and wellness in areas of nutrition, physical activity, optimized sleep, and reduction of stress. It encourages the body to heal and regenerate itself by correcting practices that make the body break down.
The science of Teledontics was developed first to address the importance of sleep and how vital it is to an overall healthy life. This treatment process can help prevent, manage, and alleviate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) issues and offer patients the essential benefits of sleeping well.
Other benefits include:
Since Teledontics focuses on finding the place where the body functions at its best, your doctor tailors your treatment plan to fit your needs. In young patients, he will seek to create a healthy environment that fosters the growth of:
In adult patients, where preventive measures may not work, Teledontic techniques are used to support the upper airway by expanding the upper arches, nasal cavities, and the lower jaw.
Teledontics has an impressive 92% success rate in both pediatric and adult patients and is considered a cure for sleep apnea rather than a temporary fix.