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Oral Appliances

Chronic jaw pain, headaches, and facial discomfort caused by Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) can significantly impact your daily life. Our custom oral appliances are designed to provide 24/7 relief, with specialized devices for both daytime function and nighttime protection.

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Comprehensive Evaluations

Your journey begins with a thorough examination of your airway, jaw position, and oral structures. We assess your sleep history and may recommend a home sleep test or work with your sleep physician to confirm a diagnosis.

Precision Digital Impressions and Custom Fitting

Unlike generic devices, our oral appliances are custom-crafted using state-of-the-art digital impressions to ensure a perfect fit. This personalized approach enhances comfort and effectiveness, helping maintain an open airway during sleep.

Ongoing Support & Education

Whether it’s managing daytime habits or exploring innovative therapies, we’ll guide you every step of the way to ensure lasting relief.

Follow Ups and Long Term Monitoring

To optimize your treatment, we schedule follow-up visits to track progress, make necessary adjustments, and ensure the device continues to support restful, uninterrupted sleep.

Combination Therapy

For some patients, oral appliances work best when combined with other treatments, such as positional therapy, myofunctional exercises, or collaboration with sleep physicians for a holistic approach to care.

Night Appliance

Night Appliance

Comprehensive Evaluations

Your journey begins with a thorough examination of your airway, jaw position, and oral structures. We assess your sleep history and may recommend a home sleep test or work with your sleep physician to confirm a diagnosis.

Precision Digital Impressions and Custom Fitting

Unlike generic devices, our oral appliances are custom-crafted using state-of-the-art digital impressions to ensure a perfect fit. This personalized approach enhances comfort and effectiveness, helping maintain an open airway during sleep.

Ongoing Support & Education

Whether it’s managing daytime habits or exploring innovative therapies, we’ll guide you every step of the way to ensure lasting relief.

Follow Ups and Long Term Monitoring

To optimize your treatment, we schedule follow-up visits to track progress, make necessary adjustments, and ensure the device continues to support restful, uninterrupted sleep.

Combination Therapy

For some patients, oral appliances work best when combined with other treatments, such as positional therapy, myofunctional exercises, or collaboration with sleep physicians for a holistic approach to care.

Frequently Asked Questions About Day/Night Appliances in Utah

Q: What is a day and night appliance?

A: A day and night appliance is a custom-made oral device designed to support proper jaw alignment and relieve stress on the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Worn both during the day and at night, these appliances help minimize clenching, grinding, and tension, reducing facial pain and improving overall jaw function.

Q: How does a day night appliance for sleep apnea work?

A: A day night appliance for sleep apnea gently repositions the lower jaw and tongue to keep the airway open during sleep. This allows for easier breathing, reduces snoring, and can improve sleep quality. At the TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre of Utah, our appliances are customized to your exact bite and airway needs, providing a comfortable, effective alternative to CPAP therapy.

Q: What’s the difference between a night guard appliance and a TMJ night appliance?

A: A standard night guard appliance protects your teeth from grinding or clenching but doesn’t correct underlying jaw issues. A TMJ night appliance, on the other hand, is designed to relax and realign the jaw, targeting the source of TMJ-related pain and dysfunction. Our team evaluates your specific symptoms to determine which type of appliance will give you the most relief.

Q: Do I need to wear my appliance during the day too?

A: In many cases, yes. For patients with chronic TMJ pain or airway issues, wearing a day and night appliance provides continuous support and stability, allowing the muscles and joints to heal properly. Your provider will guide you on when and how to wear each appliance for the best long-term results.
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Finally, I am out of pain, and I can hear better! I was referred by an ENT to see a TMJ specialist. Now, I am a dental hygienist so this offended me. It is hard to find a Dentist who actually cares about the TMJ. I use to work for Dr. Gunnerson along time ago so when I found out this is his new specialty, I had no problem scheduling for answers. He fixed me right up! It was a very long journey but I can truly say the treatment worked for me. Even though I went in for ear pain and hearing problems, I learned how many tmj issues I also had. I needed mylo and Mindy is an amazing teacher who takes her time and makes sure you understand so you can fully heal. I also took my laptop to every single visit; just in case I got stuck waiting at an appointment and I never had time to get it out, not even once! I am beyond grateful Dr. Gunnerson has found a niche for the TMJ because he is great at it! My daughter is also going through treatment for her airways, it is a one stop shop that you will not regret!
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I had the laser done on my sinuses and it was almost instantly clearer and I could breathe! I highly recommend this procedure! Very pleased with the results.
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I have been struggling with my TMJ for years. I came here a month ago and have been so happy with how they have taken care of me and put a plan into place. Awesome staff, clean office and great communication.
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Dr. Gunnerson has been my dentist since he began his Payson business in 1997. That tells you everything you need to know :)
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Marie Mitchell
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I had clicking and discomfort in my jaw which led me to Dr. Gunnerson and I will be forever grateful to find his clinic! I had so many questions and it can be very confusing figuring out what’s going on with your body and they made it so clear what was happening and developed a plan to help. Within the first few weeks I felt so much better and after 6 months my prior symptoms are gone. It feels incredible to have had their support throughout the process, everyone is so nice and accommodating! If you’re curious I highly recommend getting a consultation!
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Mindy and the staff were very professional. I was diagnosed from my dentist with Lingual Frencetomy. It’s a condition where your tongue is held down by a tongue tie, and the tongue rest on the bottom of your mouth. Not many people know that the tongue is to rest at the roof of the mouth, a for my entire life I don’t know that. I’ve learn a lot of different breathing techniques, and tongue exercises that strengthen my tongue to eat and drink better; and breath better throughout the day. I think a lot of people should consider this if they have breathing problems to get assess if they have Lingual Frecetomy. Mindy educated me well within her scope of practice, and provide some great solutions to help with sleep. Thank you again for helping me with having great sleep, and feeling refresh during the day.
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I am very happy with the experience I had at Dr Gunnerson’s office. The staff were incredibly kind and helpful. Dr Gunnerson promised he would be able to fix my jaw and he did!! I tried other doctors but they were unable to correct the issues. I’m so glad I went to this office. I would highly recommend anyone who has TMJ issues to talk with them. I’m certain you will get good results!
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Very nice people
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