Sleep & Airway Dentistry in Woodstock, GA
The dental role in sleep
Your mouth is part of your airway. Jaw position, tongue space, bite, and growth patterns can affect snoring and sleep quality. Our job is to notice patterns, show options, and guide next steps. You choose the pace.
Many people live with symptoms like snoring, morning headaches, daytime fatigue, or restless sleep without realizing their airway is part of the problem. Our goal is simple. We help you understand what is happening and guide you toward practical solutions that support natural, healthy breathing.
Who this can help
Adults
- Snoring or suspected sleep apnea
- Daytime fatigue, morning headaches, dry mouth
- Worn teeth or jaw pain from clenching or grinding
Kids and teens
- Mouth breathing or noisy sleep
- Restless nights or daytime inattention
- Crowded teeth, narrow arches, deep overbite
What we do at Magnolia Smiles
Screen
Focused health history, photos, airway and bite assessment. We show you what we see and why it matters. No pressure. Clear next steps.
Plan
You receive options, timelines, and fees in writing. We outline who should be on the care team.
Collaborate
We work with sleep physicians, ENTs, allergists, orthodontists, myofunctional therapists, and nutritionists when appropriate.
Adult care options
Oral appliance therapy (OAT)
For physician-diagnosed mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea, we may provide a mandibular advancement device (MAD). It gently positions the lower jaw to help keep the airway open during sleep. We fit, titrate, and coordinate re-testing with your sleep physician.
Protect the airway at night
We review any existing night guard and discuss bite posture that supports the airway.
When CPAP or surgery is best
If another therapy is the right path, we explain why and refer you to the appropriate specialist.
Important: A medical diagnosis is required before treating sleep apnea. We can help coordinate a home sleep test referral.
Pediatric growth guidance
Airway-focused orthodontics
Early guidance can create more room for the tongue and support nasal breathing. We discuss growth guidance devices and expansion options in collaboration with orthodontics.
Habits and function
We introduce myofunctional therapy when indicated. These are exercises for tongue posture, lip seal, and swallowing patterns that support healthy facial growth.
Team approach
We partner with ENT and allergy specialists when nasal airflow or inflammation needs attention. We involve nutrition guidance when helpful.
Why early matters: Better sleep supports attention, behavior, immune function, and optimal growth.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. A medical diagnosis is required to treat sleep apnea. We can coordinate a home sleep test referral or work with your physician.
Coverage varies under medical plans. We provide estimates in advance and review payment options.
For many patients with mild to moderate apnea who cannot tolerate CPAP, a custom device may be an alternative. Your sleep physician guides that decision.
Pediatric care focuses on growth guidance, expansion, healthy habits, and teamwork with specialists. Appliances for apnea are a medical decision.
Why this work matters
For adults, better sleep supports energy, mood, cognition, immune function, and healing. For children, better breathing and sleep support optimal growth and development. Small changes in the airway can have meaningful effects over time.