Breathe Better. Sleep Deeper. Wake Restored.
If you snore, wake up tired, or feel unrefreshed no matter how much sleep you get, your airway may be compromised during the night. Dr. Mark Montgomery provides non-invasive, dental-based therapies to help patients in Salem and the Willamette Valley breathe better — and sleep better — naturally.
THE PROBLEM WITH COMPROMISED AIRWAY
Sleep-disordered breathing — from snoring to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) — can silently impact your physical, emotional, and cognitive health.
Common signs and symptoms include:
Loud snoring or gasping during sleep
Waking up with a dry mouth or sore throat
Morning headaches
Daytime fatigue or brain fog
Mood swings or anxiety
Difficulty concentrating
Clenching, grinding, or TMJ pain
Even children can show signs such as bedwetting, ADHD-like behavior, mouth breathing, or poor growth patterns.
HOW WE APPROACH SLEEP HEALTH DIFFERENTLY
Traditional treatments like CPAP machines work for many, but they don’t always address the underlying causes of airway collapse — such as jaw structure, tongue posture, nasal resistance, or oral volume.
Our comprehensive dental approach includes:
3D airway imaging and screening
Sleep studies or home sleep testing coordination
Evaluation of jaw alignment and tongue function
Screening for tethered oral tissues (tongue/lip ties)
Nasal hygiene and breathing retraining support
Collaboration with sleep physicians, ENTs, and myofunctional therapists
We don’t just want you to use a device — we want to help you improve airway health from the inside out.
TREATMENTS WE MAY RECOMMEND
Depending on your needs, your personalized sleep care plan may include:
Custom-fitted oral sleep appliances
NightLase® laser therapy (non-surgical soft tissue tightening)
CandidPro® aligners for arch development and airway space
Myofunctional therapy guidance
Red light / photobiomodulation therapy
Soft tissue release and tongue tie evaluation
Referral for nasal or ENT assessment
Co-management with sleep physicians or medical providers
We aim to reduce resistance in the airway, stabilize tongue posture, and optimize breathing throughout the night.
COMMON QUESTIONS
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Not necessarily. If you're a candidate for oral appliance therapy, we may be able to provide an effective, less intrusive alternative to CPAP.
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Absolutely. We regularly work with diagnosed OSA patients and coordinate with your sleep physician.
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Yes. Pediatric sleep-disordered breathing is a core focus of our practice.
Better Sleep Starts with Better Airway Health
If you suspect sleep apnea, struggle with snoring, or feel tired despite 8 hours in bed, let’s explore your airway health together.