Vivos
A dental solution to a medical problem. Vivos is an oral appliance that stimulates airway development even in adults. The Vivos System is an advanced therapeutic protocol used by highly-trained, independent dentists to treat sleep disordered breathing and sleep apnea in cooperation with their medical colleagues.
What Is Vivos?
The Vivos System is an advanced therapeutic protocol that combines the use of oral appliance technology developed to treat mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea, snoring, and sleep-disordered breathing in adults.
The Vivos System offers non-surgical, non-pharmaceutical, and pain-free approach to expand the jaws and airway.
How Vivos Works
Initial Consultation and Comprehensive Diagnosis
The Vivos System typically begins with a thorough and complete diagnosis of your condition by a qualified medical doctor working in close collaboration with a specially-trained independent dentist.
Our comprehensive exams include a full head CBCT (3D x-ray), photo series, consult, multi-day home sleep test, intraoral digital scan, and comprehensive head and neck exam. We work in conjunction with either your own Primary Care Provider or a tele-medicine board certified sleep physician to get you accurately diagnosed medically. We use all the additional pieces of information to customize treatment that will best suit your needs and goals.
Airway Intelligence Report
Once you have completed diagnostic procedures and required tests, your healthcare team will compile your Airway Intelligence Report.
- Complete Assessment and Evaluation
- Airway Measurements
- Treatment Goals
- Treatment Plan
- Health Insurance + Financing
The length of treatment varies per patient, based on compliance and complexity, but generally falls between 18-24 months. You should wear your Vivos device 12-16 hours out of a 24 hour day (that includes sleeping), the longer you wear your device during the day, the shorter overall treatment time can be.
Life During Treatment
Most treatment plans include lots of healthy sleep. You are unique and your custom treatment plan will be tailored to your particular condition.
- Sleep Comfortably & Enjoy a Good Night’s Rest
- Enjoy New Found Energy
- Eat Healthy Foods
- Periodic Visits with Your Healthcare Team
Most patients feel the effects of treatment within the first few days or weeks. During treatment, periodic adjustments to your appliance are made by your treating dentist, who often works in close collaboration with a medical sleep specialist.
Life After Treatment
Upon completion of treatment, patients will be ready to enjoy a vibrant, healthy life.
The Vivos system causes growth to occur, which develops the airway and places the jaw in a happy place. After therapy, the dentist and patient will evaluate esthetic goals and if desired a short treatment of clear aligner therapy can be recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Vivos System treats sleep apnea by stimulating bone growth in the mouth and nasal passageways. Simply put, through micro-adjustments, the Vivos DNA appliance painlessly and gradually widens the airways, allowing for easier breathing that results in a better night’s sleep.
To widen the upper or lower jaw portion of your Vivos appliance, simply insert the key into the mechanism in the middle and turn it in the direction of the arrow. This adjusts the appliance by millimeters at a time, until the desired width is achieved. Dr. Brittany will teach you how and when to turn your appliance.
Absolutely! The DNA appliance has been cleared as a Class 1 device by the FDA.
Patient Testimonials
Rachel Loeffler
Dr. Johansen is such a personable and caring doctor. Every time I interact with her, I feel that she genuinely has my best interest at heart. I highly recommend her.
Chelsea Messick Chen
We love Alpine Airway Wellness! Doctor Johansen is an expert in her field and has improved my 3 kids' overbites, teeth alignment, and correct breathing positions! Treating them young and avoiding braces is the way to go! I wish I had this opportunity as a kid. Her office creates a fun atmosphere that all my kids love!
Sarah
Dr. Johansen is incredibly knowledgeable and cares so deeply about airway health! She makes Myobrace so fun for children! I recommend her to everyone I know!
