Progressive Airway Sleep & Wellness

Curing Sleep Apnea with Advanced Airway Appliances

At Progressive Airway Sleep & Wellness, we use dental and airway-centered treatments that go beyond simply managing symptoms. Our focus is on correcting the root causes of Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) and helping patients achieve lasting improvements in airway health.

Developmental dental appliance designed to expand the airway and improve breathing
Epigenetic oral appliance used for airway remodeling and sleep apnea treatment

Developmental & Epigenetic Appliances

These appliances don’t just hold the airway open — they stimulate natural growth, guide craniofacial development, and remodel the airway for long-term relief.

  • Start Thriving Appliance (STA)
    Developed by Dr. Felix Liao, the STA supports mandibular repositioning and airway remodeling. It is our top choice for patients seeking comprehensive, long-term improvement in breathing and overall wellness.
  • Open Loop Cricket (OLC)
    This appliance facilitates cranial base alignment and helps release occlusal sutures, making it a powerful tool for airway expansion and craniofacial balance.
  • Vivos® DNA Appliance
    An FDA-cleared biomimetic device that expands the upper jaw and improves airway volume. Effective, but more costly and time-intensive, the DNA appliance is reserved for patients who need advanced expansion beyond STA or OLC.
  • Mandibular Advancement Devices (MADs)
    MADs are simplified oral appliances that reposition the lower jaw forward during sleep to keep the airway open. They can be effective for snoring and mild-to-moderate OSA, but unlike developmental appliances, they do not correct underlying jaw or airway deficiencies. Often used as a temporary or short-term solution (3–6 months).
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Developmental dental appliances designed to improve airway structure

Supportive Therapies

To complement oral appliance therapy, we often recommend:

  • Myofunctional therapy – retrains tongue and facial muscles for better airway support
  • TMJ and bite therapy – relieves jaw joint stress and bruxism
  • Airway-focused pediatric dentistry – intervenes early to guide healthy growth and prevent SDB progression
Woman sleeping peacefully after treatment for sleep apnea

Top 4 Life-Enhancing Benefits

These appliances don’t just hold the airway open — they stimulate natural growth, guide craniofacial development, and remodel the airway for long-term relief.

  • Better breathing ability
  • Improved sleep & increased energy
  • Enhanced appearance with straighter teeth
  • More focus & confidence

These appliances helps you sleep better, breathe better, smile better, and feel better.

Family enjoying improved sleep and wellness after successful sleep apnea treatment

Whole-Health & Integrative Approaches

Lasting airway health requires addressing the whole person. We may recommend:

  • Reducing inflammation – nutrition, hydration, and lifestyle changes to minimize tissue swelling
  • Energy & posture therapies – chiropractic, physical therapy, craniofacial/postural correction
  • Breathing retraining – Buteyko method, yoga breathing, or other exercises to restore nasal breathing
  • Integrative therapies – fascia release, quantum/scalar support, relaxation techniques
Woman enjoying improved breathing and restful sleep after sleep apnea treatment

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Often due to genetic traits or developmental variations. Most cases respond well to orthodontic therapy, like the DNA appliance.

Yes—it permanently treats the root cause of sleep apnea, unlike CPAP, and typically works in about half the time required for traditional braces.

It’s another name for the DNA system (including the Vivos System)—they are essentially the same treatment.

Yes. By naturally repositioning teeth and remodeling the jaw, it can relieve TMJ-related symptoms without surgery.

Coverage varies. We recommend contacting your provider in advance. We can also assist in verifying benefits—call us at 610-358-5690 to get started.

Eva assisting a patient during an airway evaluation at Progressive Airway Sleep & Wellness in Glen Mills, PA

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Take the first step toward better sleep and better health. Reach out today and our team will help you get started.