Most people chase each symptom separately—chiropractic, massage, PT, acupuncture, medications—only to have relief that fades. What’s often missed is a single upstream problem:
Your jaw and airway are out of balance with the rest of your body.
When your upper jaw is too narrow, your bite is off, or your airway is compromised, your body compensates. Your head shifts forward, muscles tighten, and your whole posture reorganizes just to keep you breathing and upright.
Over time, that compensation can drive:
We focus on correcting this structural root cause—gently, non-surgically, and in sync with your whole body.
(We Test Before You Commit)
Your first visit is all about seeing how your jaw, airway, and body are working together. At this visit, we:
You’ll often see on a mirror or photo how your structure is compensating. We then explain how this could be driving your symptoms, in plain language.
Before you commit to care, we let your body tell us if we’re on the right track.
We create a temporary appliance called a treatment bite:
You then go home with it for a short trial (usually about a week) and simply notice:
If you feel even a 20–50% improvement, that’s a strong sign your jaw and airway are a key driver—and that you’re likely to benefit from full treatment. If not, we pause, adjust, or rethink. It’s low-risk, reversible, and guided by your real-world experience.
If your trial goes well, we move into detailed diagnostics so we can design a plan tailored to your structure.
This may include:
From this, we create your structural blueprint—a plan to:
Instead of surgery or aggressive pulling of teeth, we use a custom epigenetic appliance to guide natural growth and remodeling.
This often looks like:
Because it works with your body’s built-in adaptive capacity, changes are generally gradual, tolerable, and stable.
Your jaw doesn’t live in isolation. As your structure improves, we often coordinate with:
The goal: keep your spine, muscles, and nervous system in harmony with your new jaw and airway position, so improvements hold and your body isn’t fighting itself.
Every person is different, but a common timeline looks like:
First weeks to 3 months
3–6 months
6–12+ months
Throughout, we monitor, adjust, and keep you involved in the process so you understand why you’re feeling what you’re feeling.
You may be a good candidate if you:
If your body keeps pulling you back into the same patterns, the root issue may live in your jaw and airway.
Start with a no-pressure consult and temporary appliance trial.
You don’t have to guess whether this will help.
You get to feel the difference first.
Schedule your consultation and treatment bite trial to see whether jaw and airway correction could finally change your pain, sleep, and energy.
Epigenetic airway treatment is a cutting-edge, non-surgical solution designed to address the root cause of snoring, sleep apnea, and TMJ disorders. This biomimetic therapy uses a custom-fitted oral appliance, often called a DNA appliance (Daytime-Nighttime Appliance), to stimulate your body’s natural genetic potential.
By gently expanding the upper jaw and midface, the treatment creates more space in your nasal passages and oral cavity. This permanently remodels and enlarges your airway, allowing for unobstructed breathing. Unlike treatments that only manage symptoms, our goal at Innovative Smiles is to provide a lasting correction that improves your breathing, sleep quality, and overall health.
You may be an ideal candidate for epigenetic airway treatment with Dr. Al if you experience issues related to a compromised or underdeveloped airway. This treatment is particularly effective for adults in the Houston area who suffer from:
While all three can be used to address related issues, their fundamental approach is very different.
Your journey to better breathing at Innovative Smiles is a highly personalized and carefully monitored process:
Choosing the right provider is the most critical factor for success with this advanced therapy. Dr. Al is one of, if not the only, epigenetic airway mouth doctor in the greater Houston area with the specialized post-graduate training required to perform this treatment safely and effectively.
While other dentists may offer sleep appliances that simply manage symptoms, Dr. Al is dedicated to providing a true, root-cause solution. His deep understanding of airway physiology and craniofacial development ensures your treatment plan is not just about treating a symptom – it’s about transforming your health. When you choose Innovative Smiles, you are investing in unparalleled expertise and a genuine opportunity for a life-changing result.
We want your first visit to be as smooth and beneficial as possible. To hold your appointment time, it’s important that all required paperwork is completed at least three business days before your appointment and that you confirm your appointment. This helps us prepare for your unique needs and ensures you receive the focused, quality care you deserve.
If your schedule changes, please let us know at least two business days in advance (Monday–Friday, excluding weekends). This advance notice allows us to offer your appointment time to another patient who may be waiting for care.
Thank you for helping us provide timely and attentive service to all our patients—including you.
Without Insurance – $165
Includes exam, x-rays, standard cleaning, and fluoride
With PPO Plan – $150 Credit
Towards dental treatment with full exam and x-rays
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