Sleep Apnea & Airway Health at The Smile Code

Sleep apnea affects far more than your sleep. It can impact:

• Daytime energy and alertness
• Mood, emotional clarity, and stress resilience
• Heart health and blood pressure
• Hormonal balance and metabolism
• Weight regulation
• Immune function and inflammation
• Longevity and quality of life

Most people don’t realize airway issues are the hidden cause of their symptoms. Our goal is to uncover—and correct—the root proble

Home Sleep Studies

Skip the overnight sleep lab. We can order a home sleep test you take in the comfort of your own bed.
Your sleep data is reviewed by a board-certified sleep physician. We receive a full diagnostic report and review the results with you to determine the best course of care.

3D CBCT Airway & Sinus Evaluation

We take a high-resolution CBCT scan of your face and airway to assess:

• Airway size and shape
• Sinus and nasal health
• Jaw position and skeletal contributors
• Tongue posture and oral space
• Soft tissue obstruction

A board-certified radiologist provides a detailed report, giving us unparalleled clarity in designing your treatment plan.

1. Airway-Focused Orthodontics

We take orthodontics far beyond aesthetics. Airway-focused treatment can:
Expand the upper arch to improve airflow

• Create more tongue space
• Improve jaw position to support breathing
• Stabilize the bite to reduce nighttime collapse
• Reduce airway-driven clenching and grinding

This is a refined, minimally invasive way to improve both breathing and facial balance.

2. Oral Appliance Therapy

A custom, comfortable oral appliance gently positions the jaw to keep the airway open during sleep.
Benefits include:

• Reduction in snoring
• Fewer apnea events
• Increased oxygen flow
• Comfortable alternative to CPAP
• Easy travel and daily use

Each appliance is tailored from your CBCT data, sleep study, bite, and airway measurements.

3. Myofunctional Therapy

We refer to highly trained myofunctional therapists when tongue posture, oral muscle function, or breathing habits contribute to airway issues. This therapy helps:

• Strengthen airway and oral muscles
• Improve nasal breathing
• Correct swallowing patterns
• Support orthodontic and appliance success
• Reduce snoring and enhance long-term stability

Myofunctional therapy is often the key to long-lasting improvement.

4. Surgical Collaboration (Only When Necessary)

Surgery is recommended only when skeletal structure significantly restricts the airway.
We work closely with a top oral and maxillofacial surgeon who can correct jaw relationships when needed. This may involve:

• Advancing the upper or lower jaw
• Increasing airway volume
• Improving tongue space
• Correcting major structural discrepancies

These procedures may be performed alone or in conjunction with airway-focused orthodontics.
Only a small percentage of patients require surgery—and we coordinate every step of your care.
 

Based on your needs, your custom plan may include:

• Home sleep testing
• CBCT airway imaging
• Radiologist interpretation
• Bite and jaw analysis
• Airway-focused orthodontics
• Oral appliance therapy
• Myofunctional therapy
• Collaboration with ENT or surgical specialists

Everything is tailored to your anatomy, lifestyle, and long-term health.
 

Our airway program offers:

• A refined, luxury experience
• Comfortable diagnosis without a sleep lab
• CBCT imaging with radiologist reports
• Minimally invasive solutions prioritized
• Advanced orthodontic treatments for both aesthetics and airflow
• Deep expertise in TMJ, bite mechanics, and airway physiology
• A holistic, wellness-oriented philosophy
• Concierge-level coordination with medical partners

Your treatment journey will feel as elevated as the results.
 

Let us guide you back to restorative sleep and effortless breathing.

Call 212-452-3344 or request your Sleep & Airway Assessment today.