Respira: Airway, Snoring, TMJ + Myofunctional Therapy

Jennee Bakken

I have had some pretty severe side effects of TMJ and struggled for a long time trying to find someone that could help. Migraines, ear aches, and all over jaw and mouth pain that would wake me from my sleep or cut into my work day. I was recommended to go see Dr. Ryan at Respiria. My first visit he and his staff listened thoroughly to my symptoms and investigated prior possible causes.

After explaining how it all works and what causes it, I was fitted with a small device to wear at night to help. Within 3 days I felt 10x better and have not had a headache since, along with a complete change in how my overall jaw, ear and face feel. I never thought I would find someone so willing to get to the bottom and help me to feel normal again. Definitely recommend a visit to Respiria if you are experiences TMJ pain. I am one happy camper!

January 12, 2021

lysandra ramer

I went to Respira for trouble breathing while sleeping, and just to see what they could offer. I have now been in my appliance for over a year, and not only can I tell a huge difference in my breathing, but I can actually sing better! The room my airway has now, has helped tremendously at night so I can get a full nights rest without my body waking up because I am unable to breathe.

Highly recommend anyone who has sleep issues to go check them out.

February 9, 2023

Christy WDWcrazy

I have had trouble with my Snoring getting worse over the last few year. I found out at Respira there is a laser snoring procedure that treats the soft pallet in your mouth. The procedure only takes about 10 minutes, is super easy and not painful at all! Actually I didn't really feel anything and had no after affects either. . .

. . Except! Starting that very same night my snoring was barely audible! My spouse said my snoring was cut in at least 1/2 as much and what snoring did happen was just a light airy sound! I love how easy this was and the immediate great effects . .

February 8, 2021

Tina Jacobson

I was referred to Respira from my dentist, and this referral literally changed my life. Dr. Ryan recommended I complete a sleep study. After completing a 2-night sleep study (in the comfort of my own home) I scored a 9/10. Dr.

Ryan determined that I had Sleep apnea - I was shocked, to say the least; however, it all made sense as I woke up daily extremely tired and my neck was always stiff, which was later determined that I also clenched my jaw and grinded. Dr. Ryan recommended the Vivos appliance. I was skeptical, but decided it was either that, or a CPAP machine. I wore the Vivos appliance for about a year, then after completing another sleep study, I went from a 9 to a 1 on the sleep apnea scale! I now wake up refreshed, with no neck pain.

If you are on the fence about Vivos - do it! This appliance is worth every penny, and the staff at Respira are amazing and beyond accommodating. Elese was amazing to work with, and always worked around my schedule to set my appointments up. I am so grateful for Dr. Ryan, Melissa, Elese, and the rest of the team at Respira. THANK YOU!

October 11, 2022