Oral Appliance Therapy

At TMJ & Sleep Solutions of Alabama, we are an experienced dental sleep medicine practice led by board-certified dentist Dr. Amy Hartsfield, DMD. Our team provides effective oral appliance therapy (OAT) for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (or OSA, commonly known as sleep apnea). Previously, we’ve...

As a board certified specialist in dental sleep medicine, Dr. Hartsfield can offer a fantastic alternative treatment for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA or “sleep apnea” for short): oral appliance therapy (OAT). Of the two treatment types, CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) is the most...

You’ve likely heard of someone feeling fatigued and irritable after their circadian rhythm gets off track or how winter days with little sunlight can cause “seasonal depression” (seasonal affective disorders or “S.A.D.”), vitamin D deficiencies, and vision problems. But did you know that our bodies’...