Jaw Discomfort, clicking, morning headaches, and facial tension are often signs of a temporomandibular joint disorder, commonly called TMJ. Here at Elevate Airway TMJ Sleep, we focus on sleep and airway health, we understand that jaw function, breathing, and sleep quality are closely connected. TMJ splint therapy is one of the most effective, conservative ways to restore balance and relieve discomfort.
TMJ Splint Therapy – Westminster, CO
Jaw Discomfort, clicking, morning headaches, and facial tension are often signs of a temporomandibular joint disorder, commonly called TMJ. Here at Elevate Airway TMJ Sleep, we focus on sleep and airway health, we understand that jaw function, breathing, and sleep quality are closely connected. TMJ splint therapy is one of the most effective, conservative ways to restore balance and relieve discomfort.
What is TMJ Splint Therapy?
A TMJ splint is a custom-made removable dental appliance designed to reduce strain on your jaw joints and surrounding muscles. This is not the same as over-the-counter night guards, these splints are designed to fit your bite, joint position, muscle activity and airway considerations.
How TMJ, Airway, and Sleep Are Connected
The Jaw plays an important role in breathing. The way it is positioned affects tongue posture, airway space, and influences muscle activity. When your jaw is strained or misaligned, it may contribute to:
- Teeth clenching and grinding
- Facial and neck tension
- Headaches
- Interrupted or unrestful sleep
- Airway restriction
By improving jaw stability, splint therapy may also reduce muscular tension that affects breathing patterns during sleep.
What to expect
- Comprehensive evaluation – We assess your jaw movement, muscle activity and airway considerations
- Custom Design and Fabrication – Your splint is then precisely crafted to your anatomy and goals
- Guided Adjustment Period – We schedule follow-up visits to ensure the appliance is working comfortably.
- Ongoing Monitoring – As symptoms improve, we continue to monitor stability and long term balance.
Why Choose Splint Therapy?
TMJ splints are:
- Non-invasive
- Customizable
- Designed to protect both teeth and joints
Our Philosophy
We believe jaw health is not isolated from the rest of the body. Breathing, sleep, muscle function, and joint stability work together. TMJ splint therapy is a part of a larger approach to overall care that prioritizes comfort and wellness. If you are experiencing jaw discomfort or sleep-related concerns, feel free to schedule a consultation with us to learn how a personalized approach to TMJ therapy can help you rest at ease again.
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.