The airway on imaging
CBCT captures airway anatomy in 3D as part of the evaluation.
- Airway read in 3D
- Anatomy, not guesswork
- 3D scan
- Read with health history
Airway Evaluation in St. Petersburg, Florida
Sleep apnea screening
Sleep apnea screening
in St. Petersburg, FL.
Snoring is a noise; apnea is a medical condition. We screen your airway on CBCT imaging alongside symptoms and health history, then routes the case to the right next step: NightLase, an orthotic, or a physician.
Why Screen
Sleep apnea screening first.
Treating snoring without screening risks silencing the alarm instead of the fire. Screening separates the cases: simple snoring, airway crowding, or apnea that belongs with a physician.
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Symptoms on the record
Snoring, daytime fatigue, and sleep history join the picture.
- Sleep history review
- Partner-reported snoring
- Daytime symptom check
- Risk factors mapped
A routed next step
Screening ends with a direction, and the office carries two of the three in-house.
- NightLase for snoring
- Orthotics where indicated
- Physician referral for apnea
- Written findings
Screened vs Guessing
Screened airway vs treating blind.
The airway either gets looked at or it does not. Everything downstream inherits the quality of the look.
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| Property | Screened | Unscreened |
|---|---|---|
| Airway | Evaluated on 3D imaging | Unknown |
| Apnea risk | Assessed and routed | Unassessed |
| Treatment fit | Matched to the finding | Guessed |
| Physician loop | Coordinated when indicated | Missing |
The Process
A screening visit, step by step.
One visit sets the direction, and findings land in writing.
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History and symptoms
Sleep history, snoring pattern, and daytime symptoms go on the record.
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Airway imaging
CBCT captures the airway in 3D, read alongside your health history.
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Findings review
Dr. Litano walks the findings with you: snoring case, orthotic case, or referral case.
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Routed next step
NightLase, an orthotic fitting, or physician coordination schedules from the findings.
Inside the Office
Screening with real imaging.
The evaluation uses the same CBCT scanner behind surgical planning, read in the same office.
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
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
132 Mirror Lake Dr.
Walkable downtown St. Petersburg with a private apartment one floor above the clinic.
- Mirror Lake Park across the street
- Private upstairs apartment
- Walkable to lodging and food
- Two blocks from the marina
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 thorough evaluation.
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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"Dr. Litano is a saint! I was dreading having to have a tooth pulled and he put my mind to ease. Love how he’s a one stop shop for removal + putting in a non toxic implant! He is very kind & caring too!"
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"Took my now 19 month old here back when she chipped her tooth at 13 months. He was great with her. … Every one who works here is so pleasant. I will continue to make the 1 hour and 15 minute drive here just because of the atmosphere!"
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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
Screening FAQ
Questions about apnea screening in St. Petersburg.
The questions patients ask most about airway evaluation at a dental office.
Dentists see the airway anatomy and the wear patterns sleep problems leave behind, and CBCT imaging reads the airway in 3D. Findings route to the right care, including physicians.
Screening identifies risk and routes the case. Diagnosis belongs to physicians and sleep studies; the written findings travel with the referral.
Simple snoring can route to NightLase, airway crowding to a custom orthotic, and apnea risk to physician care, per the findings. Airway orthotics.
Screening is priced as an evaluation visit, with a written estimate for any treatment it recommends.
Schedule
Airway screenings 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.