DNA Appliance

A new way to straighten your teeth, alleviate symptoms of TMJ disorder, and even permanently correct sleep apnea and reduce snoring is available here at Designer Smiles – and it could be revolutionary. Dr. Marcus Haggard and Dr. Ann Haggard are now offering the DNA Appliance, a virtually painless and discrete treatment that can help both adults and children.

The Daytime-Nighttime Appliance, or DNA treatment, is part of a specialty field of orthodontics called Epigenetic Orthodontics. This technique is designed to enhance the development and function of underlying jaw and nasal structures without using braces or facial “gear.” It can take much less time than other procedures, and has been proven to be very effective at treating an array of conditions.

Contact Dr. Haggard today to find out more about the DNA Appliance and how it can help your needs.

Benefits of DNA Appliance
The DNA Appliance can help correct a number of orthodontic issues, in addition to treating symptoms of TMJ and helping those are afflicted with sleep apnea. Benefits of this innovative treatment include:

Improvement in teeth alignment
Improvement in sleep apnea and snoring
Improvement in TMJ symptoms
Non-painful
Discrete
No uncomfortable headgear or braces
Designed for both adults and children

How the DNA Appliance Works
The removable DNA Appliance works by widening the upper arch and the nasal passages, allowing more airflow to pass through. The lower arch can then move into an improved position. This innovative treatment can be helpful for a number of problems: it can help to straighten the teeth, relieve symptoms of TMJ disorder, and permanently correct causes of sleep apnea by moving structures of the jaw into a more natural position.

DNA Appliance for Teeth Alignment
Designed to be worn at night during sleep, the DNA Appliance can serve as an orthodontic alternative, without the need for uncomfortable braces and wires. The DNA appliance does not just move the teeth through bone, it actually works to help guide the growth of the jaw into a more desirable position, which can ultimately help improve teeth alignment. The DNA Appliance is very similar to a removable orthodontic retainer, and it is typically effective in about half the time it takes for braces to work. Plus, it’s painless! It can also be very effective in children who need upper arch expansion.

DNA Appliance for Sleep Apnea
An estimated 18 million people in America suffer from sleep apnea – a condition characterized by pauses of breath and/or low breathing during sleep. Snoring is a common side effect, and people with sleep apnea are often not even aware that they have difficulty breathing. The fact is, sleep apnea is an extraordinarily serious condition which can ultimately contribute to stroke, heart attack, high blood pressure, hear disease, depression, fatigue, and impotence.

The DNA Appliance can help with sleep apnea without the need for drugs, surgery, or cumbersome facial gear to be worn at night. An alternative to the CPAP (a traditional method of helping patients control symptoms by keeping the airway open), the DNA Appliance is designed to be more comfortable and is only to be worn during sleep. The DNA Appliance can work to open the upper airway and address the causes of sleep apnea, helping to reduce snoring and breathing pauses.

The difference between the DNA Appliance and the CPAP and other devices is that, while those treatments may help control symptoms, they typically only work while the device is being worn. The DNA Appliance works to permanently fix the causes of sleep apnea so that you won’t have to continuously wear uncomfortable gear while you sleep.

Please contact Designer Smiles to talk with one of our team members about the DNA Appliance.

Many patients travel from nearby cities seeking Dr. Haggard’s expertise in cosmetic dentistry. Follow the directions listed on these pages to the Designer for Smiles office. We look forward to meeting with you.