Adults deserve more than symptom management.
Adult Services – Westminster, CO
Adults deserve more than symptom management.
Our Approach
Adults deserve more than symptom management.
We evaluate jaw position, airway dimensions, bite stability, posture, and sleep patterns; often collaborating between dental and alignment-focused care, to address the root structural factors contributing to fatigue, clenching, and airway compromise.
Our goal is simple:
- Help you breathe better at night so you can feel better during the day.
- Because restorative sleep is not a luxury, it is foundational to long-term health.
Adult Airway
Once facial growth is complete, treatment shifts from guiding development to optimizing the structures already in place. Many adults come to us after years of poor sleep, clenching, headaches, or treatments that did not fully resolve their concerns. Our approach focuses on identifying the underlying structural contributors and developing individualized solutions that support better breathing, improved comfort, and long-term stability.
TMJ Dysfunction and Jaw Pain
A significant amount of TMJ discomfort can be related to airway issues and muscle compensation. When breathing patterns are compromised, the jaw and surrounding muscles often absorb the strain. Through a combination of dental treatment, breathing exercises, and physiotherapy collaboration, we work to reduce tension and restore joint stability.
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Palatal Expansion (Adult Options)
Even in adulthood, widening the upper jaw can create meaningful improvements in tongue space and nasal breathing. When appropriate, carefully guided expansion helps increase airway support and reduce compensatory muscle tension. Creating proper space allows the tongue to rest comfortably and function more efficiently.
Custom Oral Appliances
Custom oral appliances are worn during sleep to help maintain an open airway and stable jaw position. Unlike generic nightguards, these devices are carefully engineered to support airway patency, joint alignment, and muscle balance. The result is improved nighttime breathing and reduced strain on the TM joints.
Orthodontic Airway Focused Treatment
Braces or clear aligners are designed not only for cosmetic alignment but also with airway space and structural balance in mind. Strategic tooth and arch development can positively influence tongue posture and breathing mechanics.
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CPAP Alternatives
For patients who struggle with traditional breathing machines, we offer dental-based solutions that can provide effective airway support in a more comfortable and sustainable way.
Adult Frenectomy
Restricted tongue or lip movement will persist into adulthood if not addressed in the early years and will affect speech, swallowing, bite alignment, and even airway function. A frenectomy is a simple, precise procedure that releases tight or restrictive frenulum tissue: the small bands of tissue connecting the tongue or lip to the mouth.
In adults, a frenectomy can improve:
- Tongue mobility for clearer speech and more efficient swallowing
- Bite function and comfort, especially if the tongue posture has been restricted
- Oral appliance effectiveness, such as for orthodontics or airway support
- Overall oral hygiene improves with better reach for brushing and flossing.
Performed with minimally invasive techniques, adult frenectomy is often quick, comfortable, and can be combined with other dental or airway-focused treatments. By freeing restricted tissue, we help restore proper function and support structural balance in the jaw, tongue, and airway.
Full Mouth Reconstruction
When bite instability or structural breakdown contributes to airway compromise or TMJ dysfunction, we may recommend comprehensive restorative treatment. Full mouth reconstruction allows us to reestablish proper bite alignment and structural harmony, supporting long-term comfort and function.
Experience the Difference
Our patients choose us because we treat the whole system. Schedule a consultation today and discover a practice that combines expertise, compassion, and a focus on long-term health.
Experience the Difference
Our patients choose us because we treat the whole system. Schedule a consultation today and discover a practice that combines expertise, compassion, and a focus on long-term health.
Meet Dr. Stamm
You don’t come to Dr. Stamm because you’re looking for a quick fix.
Patients often find their way here after something hasn’t quite added up, persistent jaw discomfort, breathing or sleep concerns, or a sense that symptoms are being treated without understanding the full picture.
Dr. Stamm takes a step back. She looks at how the airway, jaw, bite, and overall function work together before recommending anything. Her approach is thoughtful, thorough, and grounded in the belief that better outcomes start with better questions.
What patients appreciate most is that she takes the time to explain why something may be happening, not just what to do next.
Meet Dr. Stamm
You don’t come to Dr. Stamm because you’re looking for a quick fix.
Patients often find their way here after something hasn’t quite added up, persistent jaw discomfort, breathing or sleep concerns, or a sense that symptoms are being treated without understanding the full picture.
Dr. Stamm takes a step back. She looks at how the airway, jaw, bite, and overall function work together before recommending anything. Her approach is thoughtful, thorough, and grounded in the belief that better outcomes start with better questions.
What patients appreciate most is that she takes the time to explain why something may be happening, not just what to do next.
Meet Dr. Chrissy
Dr. Chrissy has a way of making complex concerns feel manageable.
Whether she’s working with parents navigating feeding or development questions, or adults dealing with long-standing sleep or jaw issues, her focus is always the same, helping patients feel heard, informed, and supported.
She believes care should feel collaborative, not rushed. That means listening carefully, explaining options clearly, and guiding patients through decisions with honesty and empathy.
Patients often say they leave their visit feeling relieved, not because everything is “fixed” that day, but because they finally understand what’s going on.
Meet Dr. Chrissy
Dr. Chrissy has a way of making complex concerns feel manageable.
Whether she’s working with parents navigating feeding or development questions, or adults dealing with long-standing sleep or jaw issues, her focus is always the same, helping patients feel heard, informed, and supported.
She believes care should feel collaborative, not rushed. That means listening carefully, explaining options clearly, and guiding patients through decisions with honesty and empathy.
Patients often say they leave their visit feeling relieved, not because everything is “fixed” that day, but because they finally understand what’s going on.