Your Dentist for Whole-Body Wellness
Dr. Mandy Grimshaw is a talented dentist with comprehensive skills, including advanced training in Neuromuscular Dentistry for TMJ treatment, orthodontics focusing on physiologic bites and sleep apnea. Dr. Grimshaw regularly takes continuing education courses to stay on top of the latest dental technology and techniques and heighten her skills in various procedures.
With her widespread knowledge, she can focus on treating patients with a comprehensive approach that benefits oral health and the body as a whole. She believes that a healthy mouth is strongly linked with a healthy body and respects each patient’s anatomy when determining treatment. Each and every patient receives care that promotes full-body wellness.
Dr. Grimshaw is a member of several dental associations and has an ever-growing list of advanced education accomplishments. Make an appointment with Dr. Grimshaw today.
Credentials and Training
Dr. Grimshaw has many credentials that qualify her to treat sleep apnea with the latest techniques and technologies. In the pursuit of giving patients a pain-free life, she’s achieved the following accomplishments:
- LVIF (Fellowship at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies)
- ICCMO (International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics)
- AADSM (American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine)
- ADA (American Dental Association)
- North Carolina Dental Association
- AAFE (American Academy of Facial Esthetics)
- CDOCS—the world’s largest resource for CEREC training.
Sleep Apnea Won’t Let You Be Your Best Self
Most people suffer from the most common form of Sleep Apnea: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a potentially life-threatening medical disorder that causes your body to stop breathing during sleep. These pauses can last 10 seconds or even up to a minute in severe cases, and they can happen hundreds of times per night.
In OSA, the muscles in your throat relax and your tongue and/or other throat structures fall back and block the airway, reducing the amount of oxygen delivered to your organs, including your heart and brain. These breathing disruptions cause your brain to awaken you to resume breathing. You may not even notice these awakenings, but fragmented sleep doesn’t allow your brain to store memories, produce necessary hormones, or wash itself of toxic chemicals produced throughout the day.
Fragmented sleep from sleep apnea can cause severe symptoms and detrimental consequences.
Dr. Grimshaw’s Unique Take on Sleep Apnea Treatment
If you have mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea, you have options when you choose treatment with Dr. Grimshaw: Oral Appliance Therapy.
Dr. Grimshaw uses a recent breakthrough in oral appliances, the MicrO2™, to provide comfortable treatment for sleep apnea with consistently positive results. The MicrO2 features a sleek, one-piece design that is easy to adjust. The low profile design, contoured cheek borders, and extra space for your tongue make this durable oral appliance very comfortable to wear while sleeping.
Simply pop it in your mouth whenever you sleep and sleep peacefully without using a machine, mask, or tubes. Oral appliance therapy offers many benefits:
- They’re comfortable and better for long-term compliance
- They’re convenient and discreet
- They’re effective
- Sleep appliances keep you healthier longer because you avoid serious complications
If you have mild to moderate sleep apnea and want to try oral appliance therapy, make an appointment with Dr. Grimshaw today. Call (910) 692-4450 or make an appointment online.
You Don’t Have to Live with TMJ Pain
When your bite (how your teeth meet) is properly aligned, your jaws move smoothly and easily to bring your teeth together simultaneously. When teeth are missing or out of alignment, your jaw muscles need to work harder. The jaw joint compensates by moving out of its normal position and into a position that allows the teeth to meet. The combination of pressure and misalignment can lead to TMJ disorder. You’ll experience headaches, damage to your teeth and jaw joint, jaw clicking and popping, pain in your neck, shoulders, and back, and, in some cases, even ear pain and dizziness.
TMJ Treatment from a Neuromuscular Dentist
To treat TMJ disorder, Dr. Grimshaw uses neuromuscular dentistry, a holistic approach to dental care. She looks at more than just the teeth and gums. She focuses on the relationship between the muscles, nerves, and joints of the upper and lower jaw.
Neuromuscular dentistry aims to create a harmonious balance in the entire mouth to achieve an aligned bite. A balanced bite keeps the jaw joints and muscles moving smoothly and helps eliminate or eradicate the symptoms of a TMJ disorder.
Intermediate orthotic therapy
The first step in treatment is using a custom-fitted orthotic device (also known as a “realignment appliance”) that helps to keep your jaw properly aligned. Orthotic therapy is an intermediate step, with patients wearing the appliance for three to six months until their bite is comfortable and their symptoms have vanished.
Solutions to provide long-term pain relief
To correct your bite permanently, Dr. Grimshaw may use crowns, veneers, braces, or clear straightening to correct how your teeth come together and provide relief from headaches and painful TMJ symptoms.
Make an appointment online with Dr. Grimshaw today or call (910) 692-4450.
Real Patient Testimonial
“Mandy and Ashley !
I am so glad I was able to see you today. The two of you are certainly a breath of fresh air in my sleep apnea saga! You really demonstrated how effective that nifty mouthpiece is going to be. I am very excited about wearing it, and hopefully, hopefully, I won’t need a mask.
Thank you both for your wonderful explanations, and the laughter along the way!.
See you in a few weeks!”
Dr. Grimshaw is your Solution for TMJ Pain and Sleep Disharmony
Dr. Mandy Grimshaw’s state-of-the-art technology and techniques to treat TMJ and sleep apnea make her the most sought-after sleep and TMJ dentist in the area. If you are looking for long-term, effective solutions for pain and sleep, contact Dr. Grimshaw today. Call (910) 692-4450 or make an appointment online.
