Treatment of TMJ Disorders, Sleep Apnea, Snoring, Chronic Headaches and Migraines is the primary focus of my practice which incorporates dental implants and physiologic esthetic reconstructions. Dr Ira L Shapira is an expert on Growth and Development related to Sleep, Airways, Cosmetics and Anti-Aging Dentistry and Medicine. A healthy wide smile reflects the overall health of the patient . The DNA and MRNA appliances utilize Epigenetic Orthopedics and Pneumopedics to create full wide healthy smiles and improve airway and support of soft tissues of the face. Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks can treat Anxiety, pain and sympathetic overload. I have been a Reviewer and Section Editor of CRANIO: The Journal of CranioMandibular and Sleep Practice for years and the Editor in Chief of CRANIO since 2022. I am the Dental Editor of Sleep and Health Journal. I have been treating severe TMJ Disorders for the last 45 year utilizing Neuromuscular Dentistry. In 1985 I became the first dentist in the United States to become an Assistant Professor in the Sleep Disorder Center of Rush Medical School. He was an Assistant Professor at Rush from 1985-1991 and returned from 1998-2001. I am a founding member (1 of 20) of the Sleep Disorder Dental Society which later became the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, a founding member of DOSA, the Dental Organization for Sleep apnea. I have achieved Diplomate Status of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine and the Sleep and Breathing Association. I am a Fellow and Master of ICCMO, the International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics. I have lectured internationally and across the US on Sleep disorders with a focus on Snoring and Sleep Apnea and on treatment of TMJ Disorders. Dr Shapira utilizes Epigenetic Orthopedics with DNA and MRNA Appliance to grow larger airways and treat/ Sleep Apnea, TMJ Disorders and other issues. He is currently Editor in Chief of CRANIO Journal the pre-eminent journal on TMJ Disorders and Dental Sleep Medicine and was previously Dental and Craniofacial Section Editor of CRANIO and was a reviewed for 20+ years. Dr Shapira is President Elect of the American Section of ICCMO. Ira L Shapira DDS, D,ABDSM, D,AAIPM, FICCMO, MICCMO Editor in Chief: CRANIO..Journal of Craniomandibular and Sleep Practice. Past Chair, Alliance of TMD Organizations Diplomat, Academy of Integrative Pain Management Diplomate, American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine Diplomate, American Board Sleep and Breathing Vice-President Regent, Master & Fellow, International College of CranioMandibular Orthopedics Professor Neuromuscular Orthodontics and CranioMandibular Orthopedics University of Castellon Dental Section Editor, Sleep & Health Journal Past CranioFacial Pain Section Editor, CRANIO: Journal of Craniomandibular and Sleep Practice Member, American Equilibration Society Member, Academy of Applied Myofunctional Sciences Member, Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Life Member, American Dental Association
Terrific results. Did cosmetic veneers on the upper teeth years ago. Had TMJ issues with jaw, bite, headaches and alignment. Wore a custom designed and built orthotic which changed my life, eliminating my TMJ issues as well as opening up my sinuses after a lifetime of congestion. Finally moved forward after years with the orthotic device (like a retainer) and had my lowers done. Now, no more orthotic, no more headaches, no more TMJ. Can't thank this doctor enough!
I am so pleased with my Dentist, he kept me playing, improved my bite and I am so happy with how I look. Other dentists/denturists really ruined how my face appeared and the wrong dentures can add years and years. I know. I am 56 and looked 65 in the old dentures and these I look great and they are pretty. Thanks Doc for helping me so very much. I had a dental facelift! Thanks again. Go to Delaney
Had horrible sharp pain in my jaw when I bit down.. very scary. Bite was misaligned, jaw and teeth position was off. Conventional dental solution = shatter your jaw, wire you up for 6 months & you eat through a straw, let rebuild the bones anew. Instead, Dr. Ira used a plastic retainer-like appliance to quite literally FIX my bite, jaw and face! Absolutely Amazing Results.
I have treated patients with implants and the Implant moves with the growth inn the jaw. The crown may need to be replace after expansion. Posterior are preferred to anterior, which tooth was replaced with an implant?
In addition to the gummy smile you have a very narrow V shaped Maxilla. This also causes Deep Nalas Labial grooves, the indentations from nose to the upper lip. This occurs because there is insufficient hard tissues to support your facial tissues. I would suggest considering Epigenetic Orthopedics to expand your maxilla, this would allow you to create a full wide smile that would also reduce gummy smile and support facial tissues. Do you also have any TMJoint issues? Headaches? They are more common in narrow V shaped arches.
The DNA Appliance can expand your arches. The MRNA is specifically designed to oepn the airway and treat sleep apnea. If there are no airway issues the DNA Appliance is an excellent option. Obviously, more information is required. I suggest visiting a second dentist who utilizes the DNA Appliance.
It is possible to correct the underlying issues with Epigenetic Orthopedics which can also be helpful for snoring, airway issues, headaches, migraines or TMJ Disorders. They are larger appliances that need to be worn for 14-16 hours/day. A neuromuscular orthotic might first.be the best first approach if there are any pain, headache, migraine or TMD issues
I suggest you investigate treatment with an ICCMO Dentist who utilizes neuromusculat techniques to understand underlying issues.
