Screening first
The appliance follows the evaluation, never the other way around.
- Airway read on CBCT
- Apnea risk assessed
- Physician loop when needed
- Written findings first
Custom Airway Appliances in St. Petersburg, Florida
Airway orthotics in
Airway orthotics in
St. Petersburg, FL.
An airway orthotic holds the jaw where the airway stays open during sleep. At Natural Smiles the appliance follows a screening, gets made from digital impressions, and gets adjusted until it earns its place on your nightstand.
Why Custom
Orthotics fit from 3D imaging.
Airway support lives or dies on fit. A custom orthotic starts from digital impressions and screening imagery, then gets titrated visit by visit until the position works.
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Digitally fitted
Impressions come from the scanner, and the fit shows it.
- Digital impressions
- Custom fabrication
- No boil-and-bite plastic
- Comfortable retention
Adjusted to response
The orthotic gets dialed in across follow-up visits.
- Titration visits
- Response reviewed
- Pairs with NightLase per case
- Long-term follow-up
Custom vs Boil-and-Bite
Custom orthotic vs drugstore guard.
The drugstore version and the custom version solve for different things: price tonight versus airway support that holds.
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| Property | Custom orthotic | Boil-and-bite |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Digital impressions | Soften and bite |
| Screening | Airway evaluated first | Self-diagnosed |
| Adjustment | Titrated at visits | None |
| Oversight | Response reviewed | Nobody watching |
The Process
An orthotic case, step by step.
The appliance arrives at the end of a process that starts with the airway itself.
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Screening
CBCT imaging and history set the case: orthotic, NightLase, or referral.
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Digital impressions
The scanner captures the anatomy the appliance will be based on.
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Fitting
The custom orthotic seats, adjusts, and goes home with wear instructions.
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Titration and review
Follow-up visits dial the position until the airway response holds.
Inside the Office
Fitted where the imaging lives.
Screening, impressions, and titration run in one office, with the scanner and lab in the building.
CBCT 3D scanner
Three-dimensional bone and soft-tissue imaging that flat 2D x-rays walk past.
- Volumetric capture
- Reads bone density in 3D
- Surfaces hidden cavitations
- Maps old root canal sites
In-house CAD/CAM lab
Primescan digital scanning and a Sirona MC X5 mill turn out same-visit zirconia restorations.
- Primescan digital impressions
- Sirona MC X5 mill on-site
- Zirconia in about three hours
- No goopy putty trays
Operatory
Five private rooms with HEPA-filtered air and natural Mirror Lake light overhead.
- HEPA-filtered air per room
- Natural light, no fluorescent buzz
- Nitrile dam isolation
- No off-gassing materials
Laser Dentistry
Two decades behind the laser.
Dr. Carlo Litano, DMD pairs more than 20 years of biological practice with the Fotona LightWalker laser, the platform behind NightLase, LipLase, and laser periodontal care at Natural Smiles. Treatment stays less invasive and metal-free across every application.
- DMD
- IAOMT SMART certified
- SDS Swiss BioHealth Protocol
- Holistic Dental Association board of directors
- International Academy of Ceramic Implantology
Patient Reviews
Patient reviews on careful fitting.
Patients drive in from across Florida and fly in from across the U.S. A few in their own words, from 700+ reviews averaging 4.9 stars on Google, Facebook and Healthgrades.
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"Thank you, amazing staff at Natural Smiles! You are always so patient and accommodating, giving me all the time and attention my teeth need! Driving from Sarasota is so worth it! Such gratitude for each of you!"
Wendy C. Sarasota, FL - ★★★★★Google
"This isn't your average or even better dentist, Dr Litano knows his craft, has all the best tools, and is exceptionally gifted to provide the best care in a way that makes you feel comfortable and safe. Highly recommend!"
Kathy M. - RecommendedFacebook
"Excellent experience because I knew I was in good hands & Dr. Litano knew what he was doing & was going to keep me safe from toxic metals!"
Judy C.
Orthotics FAQ
Questions about airway orthotics in St. Petersburg.
The questions patients ask most before a custom airway appliance.
A custom orthotic follows screening and digital impressions, then gets titrated across visits. Drugstore guards skip all three.
Apnea cases get screened and coordinated with physicians. Orthotics serve specific findings; the screening decides whether yours is one. Sleep apnea screening.
Most patients adapt across the titration visits, as the position gets adjusted to your response.
Pricing follows the screening findings and the appliance plan, in writing before fabrication.
Schedule
Orthotic consultations in downtown St. Petersburg.
A consultation with a 3D scan gives you a written treatment plan and cost estimate before any decisions. Call (727) 300-0044 or request a visit online.