Our Sleep Apnea and TMJ Services in Brooklyn

For patients diagnosed with or suspected to have obstructive sleep apnea, our sleep apnea treatment uses custom-fitted mandibular advancement devices (MADs) — oral appliances that gently position the lower jaw forward during sleep, opening the airway and preventing the tissue collapse that causes apnea events. These devices are fabricated precisely from digital impressions of your teeth and jaw, ensuring comfort and effectiveness that over-the-counter options cannot match. We work with your sleep physician if you've had a sleep study, or can refer you for testing if a diagnosis hasn't been established.

For patients whose primary complaint is snoring — without a formal sleep apnea diagnosis — our anti-snoring device provides the same mechanism in a form factor designed for snoring prevention specifically. Many patients who snore loudly enough to affect their partner's sleep — and their own sleep quality — find significant relief within the first week of use.

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We also offer a non-device alternative for snoring: Fotona NightLase® laser snoring treatment. Where a mandibular advancement device works by repositioning the jaw, NightLase® works directly on the tissue — using the Fotona Er:YAG laser to gently heat the soft palate and the back of the throat, which tightens and contracts the collagen in the tissue over a series of short sessions. Tighter, firmer soft palate tissue vibrates less during sleep, which reduces or eliminates snoring without requiring the patient to wear anything at night. NightLase® is non-invasive, requires no anesthesia, and has no downtime. A standard protocol consists of three 20-minute sessions spaced three weeks apart, with results that typically last six to twelve months. For patients who are not comfortable wearing an oral device, who have found devices difficult to tolerate, or who simply prefer a completely equipment-free solution, NightLase® is a compelling option. It is also appropriate for patients who want to try a tissue-based approach before committing to an appliance. Results vary by patient — some see dramatic improvement after the first session, others respond more gradually across the full protocol. At the free consultation, we discuss both options and help you choose based on your anatomy, severity of snoring, and personal preference. For patients with documented sleep apnea rather than primary snoring, NightLase® is typically used as a complement to oral appliance therapy rather than a standalone treatment.

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For patients with TMJ dysfunction, our TMJ facial pain and migraines treatment begins with a thorough assessment of jaw position, bite relationships, and muscle tension. Treatment typically involves a precisely fitted night guard that repositions the jaw into its optimal resting position, decompressing the joint and allowing the muscles to relax. For more complex cases, we combine the appliance with targeted Botox injections to the masseter and temporalis muscles — reducing the force of clenching and providing significant pain relief for patients with severe bruxism and tension headaches.