Airway and sleep health dentistry in Scottsdale addresses one of the most under-diagnosed health concerns affecting millions of Americans. At DMD Dental & Wellness, Dr. Du Mond evaluates airway function, screens for sleep-disordered breathing, and provides custom oral appliance therapy to improve your breathing, your sleep, and your overall health.
Airway and sleep dentistry focuses on the relationship between your oral structures and your ability to breathe properly during sleep. Conditions like obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), upper airway resistance syndrome, and chronic snoring are often rooted in anatomical factors that a trained dentist can identify and treat.
Dr. Du Mond performs comprehensive airway evaluations, screens for signs of sleep-disordered breathing, and collaborates with sleep physicians to deliver appropriate treatment. For many patients, custom oral appliances offer an effective alternative to CPAP machines — repositioning the jaw during sleep to maintain an open airway. This approach connects directly to our broader preventive philosophy and wellness focus.
If you snore, wake up tired despite a full night's sleep, or have been diagnosed with sleep apnea, our North Scottsdale practice can help you find a solution that actually works.
Chronic snoring isn't just disruptive — it's often a sign of partially obstructed breathing. Custom oral appliances can dramatically reduce snoring while improving sleep quality for both you and your partner.
If you've been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea but can't tolerate CPAP, oral appliance therapy offers a comfortable, portable alternative that many patients prefer.
Waking up exhausted, experiencing brain fog, or struggling with daytime sleepiness may be linked to airway obstruction during sleep — even without a formal sleep apnea diagnosis.
Understanding the benefits helps you make an informed decision about your dental health and overall wellness.
By maintaining an open airway throughout the night, oral appliance therapy eliminates the micro-awakenings caused by obstructed breathing — resulting in deeper, more restorative sleep.
Custom oral appliances are small, portable, and silent. They travel easily, require no electricity, and are significantly more comfortable than CPAP masks for most patients.
Untreated sleep apnea is linked to hypertension, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cognitive decline. Treating airway obstruction protects your overall health and reduces these serious risks.
Patients consistently report improved energy, better concentration, reduced morning headaches, and improved mood after beginning oral appliance therapy for sleep-disordered breathing.
Dr. Du Mond performs a comprehensive evaluation of your oral anatomy, airway, and breathing patterns. We review your sleep history and screen for signs of obstruction.
If a sleep study is needed, we coordinate with trusted sleep physicians. Results inform whether oral appliance therapy, CPAP, or a combined approach is most appropriate.
Your oral appliance is custom-fabricated from digital impressions to precisely reposition your jaw and maintain an open airway during sleep. Fit and comfort are fine-tuned to your anatomy.
Follow-up visits ensure the appliance is effective and comfortable. We may recommend follow-up sleep testing to verify improvements and adjust treatment as needed.
"Excellent experience! Staff was friendly and professional. Dr. Du Mond was the perfect blend of knowledgeable and reassuring. She explained my airway and palate issues clearly and outlined my options. I am very impressed!"
"Very thorough and professional"
"Everyone was really nice. The office was beautiful. They all made me feel really comfortable."
At DMD Dental & Wellness, Dr. Erika Du Mond has built a practice where every patient receives concierge-level attention, advanced diagnostic technology, and treatment plans designed around long-term health — not quick fixes.
Our North Scottsdale office combines clinical excellence with an integrative wellness philosophy, ensuring your care is comprehensive, personalized, and grounded in the latest science.
If snoring, fatigue, or diagnosed sleep apnea is affecting your quality of life, schedule an airway evaluation at DMD Dental & Wellness and explore comfortable solutions.