At our office, we understand that jaw pain, poor sleep, and breathing issues are often deeply connected. Rather than treating symptoms in isolation, Dr. Tonnis takes a comprehensive approach that looks at the entire system—TMJ, airway, and sleep—working together.
Her goal is simple: identify the root cause of your symptoms and create a clear, personalized path to lasting relief.
You may benefit from a TMJ and airway evaluation if you experience:
These symptoms are often connected—and treating them together leads to better outcomes.
Every patient begins with a detailed assessment designed to understand how your body is functioning as a whole.
This will include:
This allows us to move beyond guesswork and design a treatment plan tailored specifically to you.
Dr. Tonnis uses only top-quality, custom-designed orthotics and sleep appliances to ensure precision, comfort, and effectiveness.
Some cases require a team approach. Dr. Tonnis works closely with:
This ensures every aspect of your condition is addressed and you receive the most complete, effective care possible.
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If you’ve been searching for answers and haven’t found lasting relief, this comprehensive approach may be exactly what you’ve been missing. We’re here to help you feel better.
To Wish Well, To Want, To Be Willing
To Wish Well: We believe that dental care is integral to overall physical health and, in many cases, confidence. Through our high level of personalized service and care, we give our clients a concierge dental experience and even more reasons to enjoy lasting smiles and oral health.
To Want: It is our desire to nurture and build long-term relationships with our clients based on care, trust, and a high-touch experience.
To Be Willing: We go out of our way to practice peer-reviewed and scientifically supported techniques to improve the health and aesthetics of our clients’ smiles.
To Wish Well, To Want, To Be Willing
To Wish Well: We believe that dental care is integral to overall physical health and, in many cases, confidence. Through our high level of personalized service and care, we give our clients a concierge dental experience and even more reasons to enjoy lasting smiles and oral health.
To Want: It is our desire to nurture and build long-term relationships with our clients based on care, trust, and a high-touch experience.
To Be Willing: We go out of our way to practice peer-reviewed and scientifically supported techniques to improve the health and aesthetics of our clients’ smiles.
There is nothing “ordinary” about Velle Dental.
There is nothing “ordinary” about Velle Dental.
Yes. Dentists trained in airway therapy can design and fit custom oral appliances that gently reposition the jaw during sleep to keep the airway open. For patients with mild to moderate sleep apnea, or patients who cannot tolerate CPAP, oral appliance therapy is a well-established and effective alternative. We provide this treatment in-house at Velle Dental.
Occasional snoring is common and often harmless. Consistent, loud snoring, especially paired with gasping, restless sleep, or daytime fatigue, can be a sign that your airway is partially obstructing during sleep. We can screen for airway concerns as part of your regular visit and refer for a sleep study if needed.
An oral appliance looks similar to a nightguard but is designed to hold your lower jaw in a slightly forward position while you sleep. This prevents the soft tissue in your throat from collapsing and blocking airflow. Ours are custom-fitted using digital scans for maximum comfort and effectiveness.
You are not alone. CPAP compliance is one of the biggest challenges in sleep medicine. Oral appliance therapy is a legitimate, physician-recognized alternative for eligible patients. We can work with your physician to determine whether an appliance is appropriate for your diagnosis and get you into something you will actually use.
Mouth breathing, snoring, restless sleep, difficulty focusing, and behavioral changes can all be early signs of airway issues in children. Early evaluation matters because the airway develops alongside the jaw and face. If you are noticing any of these signs, bring it up at your next visit and we will take a closer look.
