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Vivos Treatment in Lakewood, Colorado
Vivos Treatment
What if you could actually cure sleep apnea instead of just managing it with a CPAP machine for the rest of your life? At our Lakewood dental clinic, we offer Vivos treatment – a revolutionary, FDA-approved system that addresses the root cause of sleep-disordered breathing by naturally expanding your airway. Unlike traditional sleep apnea treatments that force air through a restricted airway, Vivos uses custom oral appliances to guide your jaw and airway structures into their optimal positions, creating permanent anatomical changes that improve breathing. This non-surgical, non-invasive approach has helped thousands of patients eliminate their need for CPAP machines, reduce snoring, and wake up feeling truly rested. For both adults seeking alternatives to CPAP and children with developing airways, Vivos represents a breakthrough in treating sleep and breathing disorders at their source.
How Vivos Creates Lasting Change
The Vivos system works by applying gentle, intermittent pressure to stimulate natural bone remodeling and tissue adaptation. Your custom Vivos appliance, worn primarily at night, gradually guides your jaw forward and expands your dental arches, creating more space for your tongue and opening your airway. This process, called pneumopedics, harnesses your body's natural ability to adapt and grow, similar to how orthodontic treatment moves teeth. Most patients wear their appliance for 12-24 months, with periodic adjustments to optimize progress. What makes Vivos unique is that the changes are permanent – once treatment is complete and your airway has expanded, you typically don't need to wear any appliance long-term. Throughout treatment, we monitor your progress using 3D imaging and sleep studies, documenting improvements in airway volume, breathing patterns, and sleep quality.
Complete Treatment for Complete Health
What distinguishes our Vivos treatment approach is the comprehensive care we provide throughout your journey. We begin with detailed diagnostic imaging and sleep assessments to understand your specific airway anatomy and breathing patterns. The treatment plan is customized not just to your mouth, but to your entire craniofacial structure, considering factors like tongue space, nasal breathing capacity, and jaw position. We often combine Vivos with complementary therapies like myofunctional exercises to retrain proper tongue posture and breathing habits, maximizing treatment effectiveness. For children, the Vivos guides healthy facial development while preventing future sleep problems. Regular progress monitoring allows us to adjust treatment as needed, and we coordinate with sleep physicians to document improvements in your sleep studies. Many patients report life-changing results – not just better sleep, but improved energy, clearer thinking, reduced blood pressure, and better overall health.
The Vivos Therapeutics clinical studies demonstrate significant improvements in airway volume and AHI (Apnea-Hypopnea Index) scores, with many patients achieving complete resolution of their sleep apnea through this innovative treatment approach.
Transform Your Sleep and Health
Ready to address sleep apnea at its source? Vivos treatment at our Lakewood dental clinic offers a permanent solution for better breathing and restorative sleep. Schedule your consultation today to discover if Vivos is right for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Vivos different from CPAP or regular oral appliances?
While CPAP forces air through your restricted airway and traditional oral appliances just hold your jaw forward during sleep, Vivos actually remodels your airway anatomy for permanent improvement. After completing Vivos treatment, most patients no longer need any device, unlike lifetime CPAP or appliance use.
Who is a good candidate for Vivos treatment?
Vivos works well for mild to moderate sleep apnea patients, CPAP-intolerant individuals, and those seeking permanent solutions. It's ideal for people with narrow dental arches, retrognathic jaws, or developmental airway restrictions. Children as young as 6 can benefit from Vivos guided growth appliances.
How long does Vivos treatment take?
Most adult patients complete treatment in 12-24 months, though individual timelines vary based on severity and compliance. Children may need longer treatment periods to guide growth through developmental stages. The appliance is typically worn 10-14 hours per day, primarily during sleep.
Is Vivos treatment covered by insurance?
Many medical insurance plans cover Vivos treatment under sleep apnea benefits, especially with documented diagnosis and failed CPAP therapy. Coverage varies by plan, but the medical necessity of treating sleep apnea often qualifies for benefits. We help navigate insurance and offer payment plans.
What results can I expect from Vivos treatment?
Patients typically experience reduced snoring, better sleep quality, increased energy, and improved breathing within weeks. Long-term results include increased airway volume, reduced or eliminated sleep apnea events, lower blood pressure, and better overall health. Many patients report feeling years younger after treatment.
Do I need to wear anything after completing Vivos treatment?
Most patients achieve permanent airway expansion and don't require any appliance after treatment. Some may benefit from occasional retention or minor ongoing support, but this is determined individually. The goal is complete resolution without long-term device dependence, which most patients achieve successfully.
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