Having trouble with snoring and disturbed sleep? You might be experiencing Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), a serious, but common condition that can affect breathing while you sleep. Smile and Glow Dental Clinic in Mogappair, Jawahar Nagar, Chennai can offer comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for patients who are suffering from sleep-related breathing disorders. What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea? OSA is a condition where the airway becomes obstructed while you are sleeping, reducing or fully interrupting airflow. Airway obstruction is typically caused by relaxed muscles at the back of the throat, a large tongue, or a lower jaw positioned backward. Airway obstruction can cause loud snoring, decreased oxygen delivery to the brain, and frequent interruptions of sleep. A significant symptom of OSA is chronic snoring. If left untreated, chronic snoring can lead to complications for the heart and brain, overall health and well-being. Common Causes of OSA: • Weight or obesity • Large neck circumference • Enlarged tonsils or long soft palate • Small or recessed lower jaw • Nasal blockage (deviated septum, allergies, etc.) • Poor tongue posture during sleep • Sleep bruxism and clenching Signs to Look for: • Loud snoring that happens every night • Headaches upon waking • Always tired or sleepy during the day • Dry mouth or sore throat from sleeping • Limited focus and poor memory • Grinding or clenching teeth (bruxism) • Neck and shoulder discomfort • Swelling in the legs (in more advanced cases of OSA) At Smile and Glow Dental Clinic - Mogappair and Jawahar Nagar - we see many patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) struggling with TMJ pain, snoring or tiredness even after sleeping for an entire night. A true sign of sleep-disordered breathing! Diagnosis at Smile and Glow in Mogappair and Jawahar Nagar: Our protocol for diagnosis is here is comprehensive that includes: • Case history + STOP-BANG • Intraoral and extraoral clinical examination • CBCT 3D volumetric scan for airway analysis • Sleep study - Home Sleep Test / Polysomnography • Radiology - OPG, TMJ views, Lateral Cephalogram, MRI • T-Scan for bite force distribution • Jaw tracking & MAT scan • TENS (Ultra-low frequency neural stimulation) for jaw muscle relaxation Why treating OSA is important: Leaving sleep apnoea untreated puts you at risk for some serious health problems which include: • High blood pressure • Heart disease • Diabetes • Stroke • Chronic fatigue • Increased likelihood of accidents due to sleepy. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Treatment Options in Chennai: Depending on the severity of your condition, our clinical team provides: Conservative Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) In the case of obstructive sleep apnea, simple lifestyle changes and non-invasive measures can significantly minimize obstructive sleep apnea severity. At Smile and Glow Dental Center - Jawahar Nagar, Mogappair, we recommend a number of conservative strategies: • Healthy weight – Losing excess body weight will reduce the fat deposits around the upper airway and allow for better airflow. • Avoidance of alcohol – Alcohol relaxes the muscles in the throat, which will worsen breathing interruptions while you sleep. • Limiting sedatives – Sedatives can minimize the body’s normal reflexes which can keep the airway open; therefore, increasing the chance of apnea episodes. • Change sleep position – Sleeping on your side with the support of a wedge pillow will keep the airway from collapsing, whereas sleeping on your back will worsen symptoms by allowing the airspace to collapse. • Nasal congestion treatment – Treatment for sinus or nasal blockage through nasal sprays before bedtime can improve breathing while sleeping at night. Oral Appliance Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea - Jawahar Nagar & Mogappair At Smile and Glow Dental Clinic, Jawahar Nagar and Mogappair, our clinic aims to be the cornerstone of Sleep Apnea Treatments. Oral appliances are effective for treatment of mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and for patients with severe OSA who cannot tolerate nasal CPAP. Custom made dental appliances will reposition the lower jaw forward providing more airway space and ensuring thicker pressing down of the tongue. Just as easily as one would wear a mouthguard, our oral appliances help keep your airway open during the night for a very easy approach to your sleep apnea plan. Orthodontic Expansion for OSA Braces to expand reduced upper and lower jaw, in particular with airway restriction in young adults. ✅ CPAP & EPAP Therapy Other positive airway pressure devices that maintain airborne pressure to ensure airflow throughout the night. Our team ensures these home based devices are calibrated precisely so patients can sleep with comfort and compliance. ✅ Surgical options: • Tonsillectomy or reshaping of the uvula • Jaw advancement surgeries • Nasal surgery to correct deviated septum At Smile and Glow Dental Clinic, Mogappair and Jawahar Nagar, Chennai, our cross functional approach includes a neuromuscular orthodontist (not a typical orthodontist), ENT, physiotherapist, breathing coach, psychologist as well as a pulmonologist… We can take a comprehensive and root-cause approach to sleep apnea!

Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) are present when there is dysfunction or pain involving the TMJ (temporomandibular joint). The TMJ is located just anterior to the ears and is the hinge joint that connects the lower jaw (mandible) to the temporal bone of the skull. The TMJ is used many times a day for everyday activities including chewing, talking, and yawning. ________________________________________ What Causes TMD? TMD can arise from many causes, often at the same time: • Genetics • Jaw injury • Arthritis (osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis) • Dislocation or malposition of the joint disc • Habitual clenching and grinding (bruxism) • Chewing on one side • Muscle tension due to stress • Malocclusion (bad bite) • Impacted third molars (wisdom teeth) • Bad dental restorations (high spots in fillings and crowns) • Sleep breathing disorders (obstructive sleep apnea, often called OSA) Signs & Symptoms of TMJ Disorders The symptoms of TMD can vary considerably from person to person but may include many of the following: • Pain or soreness in the jaw • Clicking, popping, or grinding noises in the joint • Difficulty or pain experienced when opening or closing the mouth or chewing • Lockjaw (inability or difficulty to open or close the mouth) • Ear-related symptoms: pain, tinnitus, hearing changes • Headaches, migraines • Neck, shoulder, or postural pain • Tooth or gum pain with no active decay • Midline shift or deep bite • Narrow dental arches (V shaped) • Habitual tongue thrusting • Numbness or tingling in the fingers or limbs • Apnea or other breathing issues ________________________________________ Diagnosis of TMD at Smile and Glow Dental Clinic At Smile and Glow Dental Clinic, we follow a neuromuscular dentistry protocol including: • Detailed medical history and clinical evaluation • Detailed intraoral examination, and extraoral-foundation examination • Detailed bite analysis through T-Scan (Digital occlusal analysis) • Radiographs: Full mouth x-ray (OPG), Lateral Cephalobram, TMJ views • Advanced imaging including Airway CBCT 3D volumetry, MRI, and whole body scan if required to rule out TMD contributors • Postural assessment • Sleep study (HST or PSG) • Functional tests using: o ULF-TENS (Ultra Low Frequency Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) o Jaw Tracker o MAT Scan What is TENS and How Can it Help TENS therapy is a major part of neuromuscular dentistry. It uses low-frequency electrical impulses to: • Relax muscles of the jaw and face • Block pain from reaching the brain • Increase levels of endorphins (natural pain-relievers) • Improve blood circulation reducing inflammation and tensions And then you'll record post muscle relaxation, and you'll have your natural jaw alignment to be able determine necessary treatment. ________________________________________ Advanced TMJ Disorder Treatment Options at Smile and Glow - Mogappair At Smile and Glow, both neuromuscular dentists and orthodontists take a holistic approach to treat TMJ-related pain. Treatment will include: • Removable splints (MORA - Mandibular Orthopedic Repositioning Appliance), • Orthotic therapy, • Occlusal corrections (braces, restorations), • Or, surgery if all else fails It is important to state that methods of treatment will be devised based on your jaw joint position, muscle function, and bite. ________________________________________ Team-Based Holistic Care for Long-Term Relief Managing TMD and other neuromuscular disorders will involve collaboration from: • Physiotherapists • ENT professionals • Sleep and breath professionals • Psychologists • Yoga/posture professionals Early diagnosis is critical. In general, we recommend evaluating every child by the age of seven. Anyone with chronic jaw, facial, neck, or body pain should be assessed immediately.

Experience Lasting Relief with Neuromuscular Dentistry Neuromuscular dentistry provides a holistic, comprehensive treatment for facial pain issues, TMJ disorders, and body postural issues. While conventional dentists will only look at your teeth and gums, neuromuscular dentists identify and restore all of the pieces that make up one system—the jaw joints (TMJ), muscles, teeth, and nerves work to get function back to the entire craniofacial system supporting natural chewing, breathing, and swallowing. How Does Neuromuscular Imbalance Impact the Body? A misaligned jaw, misaligned bite (malocclusion), and chronic stress can pull your jaw out of alignment. When this happens the entire skull will sit unevenly on the cervical spine. This will put strain on surrounding muscles, leading to muscle spasms and radiated pain through the neck, shoulders, back, hips and legs. Neuromuscular dental therapies are utilized to reposition the jaws to a more optimal position and correct the bite. This can help alleviate muscle effort and strain leading to better body posture. The Consequences of Chewing with the Same Side Favoring one side while chewing may lead to an asymmetrical bite and an oblique occlusal plane. While chewing, this produces pressure in the chewing muscles on that side while putting strain on larger postural muscles such as the trapezius and sternocleidomastoid muscle that link the jaw to the neck and vertebral spine. This can easily lead to poor postural habits, back pain, sciatica, and leg fatigue when viewed as patterns and causes over time. Common Signs and Symptoms of Neuromuscular Disorders Watch for the following symptoms: • Jaw pain or TMJ pain • Clicking or popping when you use your jaw • Inability to open mouth fully • Headaches or migraines • Ringing in the ears or tinnitus • Inability to hold your head or shoulders up • Numbness or tingling in your fingers • Back pain (in particular L4, L5) • Sciatica or leg pain • Generalized muscle stiffness Smile and Glow Diagnostic Process for Facial Pain Using a multi-specialty approach the Smile and Glow Team invokes a systematic diagnostic process to determine the limitations associated with TMJ or other neuromuscular disorders: • Thorough history, posture, and sleeping position assessment. • Full mouth and extra-oral clinical examination. • Imagery: OPG, Lateral Ceph, CBCT, TMJ open/close views, airway scans, MRI, whole-body scans. • Sleep analysis either through home sleep test or polysomnogram. • XSens (external ground surface maxillary skull trackers), ULF-TENS, jaw tracking, MAT Scan and T-Scan, our digital device for measuring bite force. Why We Use T-Scan T-Scan provides a digital map of your bite to evaluate occlusal imbalances that may be causing you pain or long-term dysfunction. The Role of TENS Therapy in Neuromuscular Dentistry Ultra Low-Frequency Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (ULF-TENS) helps relax overworked jaw muscles and facilitates healing. TENS has been shown to: • Release muscle tightness. • Block pain signals from reaching the brain. • Increase endorphins, the body’s natural pain-relievers. • Increase blood flow to accelerate recovery. Once the muscle is relaxed we can take an accurate record of your true jaw position and build you a customized treatment plan. Neuromuscular Dentistry is effective for: • Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD) • Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) • Cranio-Cervical-Mandibular Disorders (CCMD) Holistic Treatment Options at Smile and Glow After evaluation and diagnosis our neuromuscular orthodontist might recommend: • mandibular orthopedic repositioning appliance (MORA) • orthotic splints, TENS therapy, or myomonitor therapy (J5 Myomonitor) • Restorative or orthodontic correction for stable occlusion. And we will work with other specialists such as ENT, pulmonologists, physiotherapists, and psychologists, if necessary. Start Accessing Treatment Early Around age 7 would be optimal, but anyone who has had chronic signs and symptoms (jaw pain, facial tension, neck stiffness, or shoulder or back stiffness) should be evaluated at the first sign of any problems to avoid worsening of symptoms.

Close gaps between teeth and restore confidence with cosmetic or orthodontic treatment Have you been aware of considerable gaps in your front teeth when you smile? At Smile and Glow Dental Clinic, Mogappair we offer advanced treatments for anterior tooth space closure in Chennai to assist you in attaining a more sustainable, balanced, and natural-looking smile. __________________________________________________ What Is Anterior Teeth Space Closure? Spacing between your front teeth (a.k.a diastema) is one of the most common concerns when it comes to smiling. You may have spacing due to one of these factors: • Missing teeth • Enlarged arch size • Genetics • Prior extractions • Habitual behavior (thumb sucking or tongue thrusting) __________________________________________________ Best Treatments to Close Gaps Between Teeth Depending on the size and cause of the spacing, we suggest: • 🦷 Composite bonding. This is ideal treatment of any small gaps. • 🦷 Dental veneers. This will instantly correct any aesthetic issues. • 🦷 Orthodontic braces or clear aligners. This will correct larger gaps or structural concerns. At Smile and Glow Dental Clinic we will tailor a treatment for your smile line, tooth shape, and functional requirements based on the goals of your smile. __________________________________________________ Advantages of Space Closure Treatment at Smile and Glow: • ✅ Produces an attractive, symmetrical smile. • ✅ Addresses smaller gaps quickly (composite tooth bonding). • ✅ Higher quality porcelain veneers than other dental clinics in Chennai can produce natural-looking aesthetics. • ✅ Long-term correction with orthodontics • ✅ Provides beneficial changes to bite function and speech. • ✅ The increased self-confidence that smiling provides. Searching for gap closure for front teeth near you? Book your consultation with Smile and Glow Dental Clinic, Mogappair—your go-to experts for cosmetic dental treatments in Chennai. ________________________________________

Restore decayed, cracked, or damaged teeth with durable and aesthetic ceramic inlays and onlays Are you searching for a conservative alternative to crowns? At Smile and Glow Dental Clinic, Mogappair, we offer tooth-colored inlays and tooth-colored onlays, which can help repair moderate localized tooth damage - all while preserving healthy tooth structure. Both inlays and onlays can be used to restore teeth that have more damage than a filling but less damage than would warrant a full crown. ________________________________________ What are Inlays and Onlays? Inlays are restorations that are used to fill cavities between the cusps of the tooth. Onlays are similar but extend over one or more cusps. Inlays and onlays function like partial crowns. Inlays and onlays are made of high-strength ceramic or composite resins. They are bonded to the tooth structure and seat well, providing longevity as well as aesthetic appeal. ________________________________________ When Are Inlays & Onlays Recommended? •Teeth with moderate tooth decay or fractures •Replacement for old fillings or fillings that are failing •Teeth that require reinforcement for weak teeth but are treating them less aggressively than a full crown •Patients that want to restore their teeth using aesthetic and strong dental restorations in Chennai ________________________________________ Benefits of Inlays & Onlays at Smile and Glow: • ✅ Conservatively invasive and preserves healthy tooth structure • ✅ Custom designed and fabricated for each patient with a perfect fit and aesthetic appearance • ✅ Superior durability and last longer when comparing conventional fillings • ✅ Stain resistant and biocompatible • ✅ Ideal when treating back teeth requiring strength and aesthetics • ✅ Blends in naturally with your other teeth using tooth-colored material. Why Choose our Team for Dental Inlays and Onlays in Chennai? • 🌟 Experienced cosmetic dentists in Mogappair • 🌟 Precision digital scanning and lab-generated work • 🌟 Affordable options for everyone with different dental needs • 🌟 Gentle treatment and continued follow-up care

For many years removable dentures were the only way to restore a full arch of missing teeth for our patients. Removable dentures often become loose over time because our jawbone is going through resorption or shrinkage from after tooth loss. This is especially true for lower jaw because patients will suffer from painful denture slipping while they are eating or talking, creating discomfort and embarrassment. At Smile and Glow Dental Clinic, Mogappair and Kolathur, we offer implant supported removable dentures. These dentures are extracted from 2 to 4 dental implants anchored into the jawbone. Our patients will surely experience at-home removal and cleaning of their denture while also enjoying the comfort and confidence the prior removable dentures did not give them. ------------------------------------------------------- Why get implant supported dentures? Implant supported dentures offers patients the best of both worlds, implants and dentures, and dramatically improves their quality of life. Patients can eat, speak, smile and be confident without worrying about their dentures moving. ________________________________________ Key Advantages of Implant Supported Dentures • Implants securely anchor the dentures to prevent movement and slipping • Comfortable fit with no painful denture sores or gum irritation • No messy adhesives or pastes required • Very simple and safe surgical procedure with a short recovery time • No palatal coverage, minimizing speech interference • Simple cleaning and maintenance for long-lasting oral health • Cost-effective compared to full fixed implant bridges • Good chewing efficiency for your favorite foods • Complementary to bone preservation, minimizing bone loss ________________________________________ If you are struggling with loose or uncomfortable dentures, implant supported dentures in Chennai at Smile and Glow Dental Clinic could be the answer. Enjoy stable, functional, and natural-feeling denture that can restore your smile and lifestyle. If your jawbone does not have an adequate amount of bone to support an All-on-6 or All-on-8 dental implants, an All-on-4 hybrid denture is an excellent, cost-efficient, and stable option. ________________________________________ What Are Hybrid Dentures? Hybrid Dentures are an innovative method of replacing conventional full dentures. Unlike traditional removable dentures, hybrid dentures are screw-retained on four implants placed in strategic locations, allowing the person who has the hybrid denture to have teeth that function just like their natural teeth. The hybrid denture is made of acrylic teeth that are mounted to a metal framework and are retained in the mouth with 4 screws. You get the aesthetics of a denture and the durability of a bridge without having to take them out of your mouth every day. ________________________________________ Optimized Hybrid Denture Process at Smile and Glow – Mogappair & Perambur 1. Anesthetic is used for pain-free procedure 2. 4 dental implants are placed in the bone of jaw (an extraction site or a healthy site) 3. An impression of your jaws is done to fabricate the temporary denture. 4. The next day you are provided with a fixed provisional hybrid denture 5. At 3 months, once healing and osseo-integration are completed, the final permanent All-on-4 hybrid denture will be secured ______________________________________________________ Who should consider All-on-4 Implants? This procedure is appropriate for: • Those who have total loss of teeth in one or both jaws • Those who are in a dental crisis and have loose, mobile or failing teeth • Those who are denture wearers who have discomfort, poor fit or speech issues • Those who have limited volumetric bone and wish for fixed full arch solution • Those who want a fixed option that is more cost effective than full mouth implants ______________________________________________________ Benefits of All-on-4 Hybrid Dentures • Fixed option - is not removed daily • Excellent chewing ability - eat what ever type of food • No slipping or irritating denture • No palatal coverage - you will taste your food better • Better speech and comfort • Most do not require bone grafting • Quick transformation - can go from no teeth to a full smile in days • Lifetime success and great patient satisfaction ______________________________________________________ 📍 Get your All-on-4 fixed denture in Chennai today at Smile and Glow Dental Clinic – Mogappair & Perambur using advanced implant techniques and digital planning. 📞 Book your consultation to restore your smile with fixed teeth that look, feel, and function like natural teeth. ________________________________________

In the past, if you lost all of your teeth on the upper or lower jaw due to decay, trauma, or periodontal disease, the only way to replace them was with removable dentures. Fortunately, because of the advancements in implant dentistry, a full arch of teeth can now be replaced permanently with dental implants. If your jawbone does not have an adequate amount of bone to support an All-on-6 or All-on-8 dental implants, an All-on-4 hybrid denture is an excellent, cost-efficient, and stable option. ________________________________________ What Are Hybrid Dentures? Hybrid Dentures are an innovative method of replacing conventional full dentures. Unlike traditional removable dentures, hybrid dentures are screw-retained on four implants placed in strategic locations, allowing the person who has the hybrid denture to have teeth that function just like their natural teeth. The hybrid denture is made of acrylic teeth that are mounted to a metal framework and are retained in the mouth with 4 screws. You get the aesthetics of a denture and the durability of a bridge without having to take them out of your mouth every day. ________________________________________ Optimized Hybrid Denture Process at Smile and Glow – Mogappair & Perambur 1. Anesthetic is used for pain-free procedure 2. 4 dental implants are placed in the bone of jaw (an extraction site or a healthy site) 3. An impression of your jaws is done to fabricate the temporary denture. 4. The next day you are provided with a fixed provisional hybrid denture 5. At 3 months, once healing and osseo-integration are completed, the final permanent All-on-4 hybrid denture will be secured ______________________________________________________ Who should consider All-on-4 Implants? This procedure is appropriate for: • Those who have total loss of teeth in one or both jaws • Those who are in a dental crisis and have loose, mobile or failing teeth • Those who are denture wearers who have discomfort, poor fit or speech issues • Those who have limited volumetric bone and wish for fixed full arch solution • Those who want a fixed option that is more cost effective than full mouth implants ______________________________________________________ Benefits of All-on-4 Hybrid Dentures • Fixed option - is not removed daily • Excellent chewing ability - eat what ever type of food • No slipping or irritating denture • No palatal coverage - you will taste your food better • Better speech and comfort • Most do not require bone grafting • Quick transformation - can go from no teeth to a full smile in days • Lifetime success and great patient satisfaction ______________________________________________________ 📍 Get your All-on-4 fixed denture in Chennai today at Smile and Glow Dental Clinic – Mogappair & Perambur using advanced implant techniques and digital planning. 📞 Book your consultation to restore your smile with fixed teeth that look, feel, and function like natural teeth. ________________________________________

Immediate loaded implants (same day implants) are when an implant is placed directly into the socket immediately after extraction or into a space with an existing gap. The technique is best indicated to replace teeth in an aesthetic zone such as front teeth; where function and aesthetics are critical. Benefits of immediate implants include: • Help maintain the natural bone and gum tissue • Provide excellent long-term aesthetics • Greatly reduce the overall treatment time • Temporary teeth can be made the same day • Final crown can be delivered in 3-4 days Immediate Implant Procedure 1. Comprehensive consultation will be performed (history, clinical exam, impressions, x-rays, CBCT) to plan accurately. 2. The procedure will be under local anesthesia. 3. The diseased or fractured tooth will be extracted with care to preserve bone around the extraction site. 4. The extraction socket will be cleansed and disinfected of any potential infection. 5. The dental implant will then be precisely placed in the tooth socket. 6. A temporary crown will be placed the same day, or within 24–48 hours. 7. The final crown can be placed in 3 to 4 days however, it can be up to 3 months to allow healing of the bone prior to crown placement. 8. Since the implant was restored with a crown immediately after placement, it is referred to as an “immediate loaded implant”. Post-Care Instructions • Clean your teeth with a toothbrush and floss as you would do to your natural teeth. • You are encouraged to stop by for checkups every 6 months with your dentists for regular dental appointments to preserve your implant.

At Smile and Glow Dental Clinic - Mogappair and Perambur, we perform orthognathic (corrective jaw) surgery for patients who have jaw issues that cannot be corrected with braces alone. These procedures restore jaw function and facial proportion, while alleviating other symptoms caused by a skeletal issue, such as sleep apnea or breathing problems. Corrective jaw surgery may be indicated for: • Severe jaw mismatches or facial asymmetry, • Sleep apnea or other respiratory issues, • Temporomandibular (TMJ) disorders and to relieve chronic jaw pain, • Open bite, under-enclosed, or over-enclosed jaw, • Chewing or speech problems, and • Cleft palate or jaw deformities from congenital issues. The oral and maxillofacial surgeons at our practice perform: • Maxillary surgery (upper jaw), • Mandibular surgery (lower jaw), or both depending on your specific needs. We employ cutting-edge imaging technologies, digital planning and the newest in surgical techniques to provide safe outcomes and improved function. 📞 Call today to book a consultation for jaw correction surgery in Chennai to learn if an orthognathic approach is the right therapeutic treatment option for you.