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Dr. Mark Cruz specializes in airway dentistry, helping patients in or near the Dana Point, CA area breathe easy. He works closely with patients to help them understand the importance of the size of the airways that channel oxygen in and out of the body, as well as the different treatments available for patients with a variety of airway issues.
Taking consistent, clear breaths is a critical part of your well-being. When everything is working well, it can be easy to not notice how much of your mental and physical health is rooted in your breathing. Your airways are the entry and exit points of your breath. If they are dirty, collapsed, inflamed, or anything else that may limit their capacity to channel breath into and out of your body, it can have a powerful impact on your health and physical comfort. In subtle situations, airway limitations may not register, but they can still affect your breathing, the way you hold your face, even the way your facial structures and teeth position themselves over time.
Dr. Mark Cruz specializes in diagnosing and treating airway issues using airway dentistry. He offers a variety of treatment solutions that can address airway issues, from in-depth analysis to mouth guards, orthodontic treatment, all of which can help counteract the impact of airway issues. This is important, as these issues can cause sleep problems, and may even result in facial distortions. Whatever your symptoms, Dr. Cruz can help develop a treatment plan to offer relief and alleviate the impact of airway issues. He will work with your goals in mind, making sure you stay informed and confident in your care every step of the way.
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The video found on this page further explores the importance of the size of the airway. In it, Dr. Cruz provides case study examples of the potential side effects of airway issues, as well as their potential treatments.
To learn more about airway dentistry, and what Dr. Cruz can do for you, call the office to make an appointment in Dana Point CA at (949) 661-1006.
Mark A Cruz graduated from the UCLA School of Dentistry in 1986 and started a dental practice in Monarch Beach, CA upon graduation. He has lectured nationally and internationally and is a member of various dental organizations. He was a part-time lecturer at UCLA and a member of the faculty group practice and was past assistant director of the UCLA Center for Esthetic Dentistry. He has served on the National Institute of Health/NIDCR (National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research) Grant review Committee in Washington D.C. as well as on the editorial board for the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice (Elsevier) and is currently serving on the DSMB (data safety management board) for the NPBRN (national practice-based research network.