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Airway & Sleep:

A Deeper Dive into Health and Wellness

Our goal is to help you understand how your airway influences your sleep and overall health. 

Our thorough evaluations include:

Airway Size

 Assessing how the dimensions of your airway affect nighttime breathing and the potential for sleep disruptions.

Restricted Airflow

Exploring how limited airway flow can lead to sleep disorders, impacting your daily function and well-being.

Home Sleep Tests

Utilizing home sleep tests to accurately assess sleep quality and identify any disruptions caused by airway issues.

Oral Health Connection

 Investigating the link between your oral health status and airway functionality, acknowledging that problems in one area can affect the other.

Customized Care Plans

Crafting tailored treatment strategies to enhance airway flow and improve sleep quality, integral to our commitment to your health as a patient under Dr. Calat’s care.

Tongue Ties, Lip Ties, Buccal Ties & TOT’s (Tethered Oral Tissues)


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Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs) can significantly affect various aspects of health. Symptoms that may indicate a tongue tie include:
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Improve jaw alignment through tailor-made devices.
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Offer non-surgical management of TMJ symptoms.
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Promote long-term oral health by precisely reducing mechanical stress on the jaw.
We offer comprehensive assessments and customized treatment plans for patients of all ages (adults and children) to address these symptoms effectively.
Functional Frenuloplasty
A functional frenuloplasty is a precise surgical procedure aimed at correcting tongue ties by releasing the frenulum.  The goal of the procedure is to improve tongue mobility, speech, swallowing, and sometimes breathing. Dr. Calat’s method:
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Is minimally invasive, focusing on patient comfort and quick recovery.
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Is supported by cutting-edge technology for precise treatment.
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Ensures comprehensive results beyond the “clip and go” approach.
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Focuses on long-term benefits and functionality.

Myofunctional Therapy

Myofunctional therapy is a rehabilitative treatment focusing on strengthening the oral and facial muscles. It involves exercises to improve breathing, swallowing, and speech patterns by addressing dysfunctional muscle patterns.  It is often used as a supportive therapy for functional frenuloplasty procedures. It consists of:
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Retraining oral muscles to function correctly post-procedure.
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Improving breathing, swallowing, and speech patterns.
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Enhancing the effectiveness of frenuloplasty.
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Dr. Calat closely collaborates and partners with expert myofunctional therapists to ensure our patients achieve their best possible longterm outcomes.

FAQ on tongue Ties & TOTs

Signs include difficulty with speech, swallowing, sleep disturbances, and jaw pain.
It can lead to restricted airway flow, contributing to sleep apnea and other disorders.
It’s a minimally invasive, precise procedure that offers comprehensive and lasting results, unlike simple clipping.
It helps retrain the oral muscles for improved function and supports the success of frenuloplasty.
Yes, adults can see significant improvements in speech, sleep, and comfort.
State-of-the-art laser and imaging technology ensure precision and safety.
Recovery varies but often includes a quick return to normal activities, with specific guidance from Dr. Calat.
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Precision and Care in Practice

By prioritizing patient comfort, employing innovative techniques, and ensuring optimal outcomes, we uphold our commitment to personalized and comprehensive dental care. Whether it’s routine extractions, surgical procedures, or wisdom teeth removal, our team, led by Dr. Calat, strives to provide top-tier oral health services tailored to each patient’s unique needs.