Katz Orthodontics: Mark J. Katz, DDS,MSD, PA

The symptoms of sleep apnea include: -Irritability -Lack of energy or motivation -Reduced libido -Morning headaches -Excessive daytime fatigue -Recent weight gain -Waking up with a sore or dry throat -Gasping for air while sleeping -Heavy or loud snoring

For a clear diagnosis, a sleep study is required. Patients can choose to undergo a sleep study supervised by a physician or they can participate in an at-home sleep study.

The American Association of Orthodontics, along with our dentist in Greensboro and Eden dentist, says that kids should have an initial orthodontic screening at age 7.

The surgery usually takes one to two hours for a single procedure. If you require multiple procedures, the surgery can take three or four hours.

No-- orthognathic surgery is a type of medical surgery. It s typically restorative in nature, therefore insurance may cover a portion of the expenses.

Yes, we offer customized oral appliances as an alternative to CPAP.

A CPAP machine and oral appliance therapy are effective treatments for preventing excessive snoring and sleep apnea symptoms. Surgery is also an option but only recommended as a last resort.

Yes, we offer Invisalign Teen. These clear aligners will be custom-made to fit your teen's exact smile.

When you swap out your trays every two weeks, you may feel some discomfort for the first few days. As your teeth adjust to the new trays, any discomfort will fade quickly.