Millions of people never get a restful night's sleep due to undetected breathing disorders. Some of these people learn that they have sleep apnea and may wind up strapping an air pump to their face or wearing an oral appliance that attempts to lift their jaw into an improved position for breathing.
Millions more are not this lucky because they never have their sleep disorder diagnosed. Yet they suffer from significant health issues, such as chronic fatigue, headaches, diabetes, hypothyroidism and a long list of other ailments, which can be traced to a lack of sound, healthful sleep. Night after night, these millions of people struggle with low levels of oxygen in their blood.
Millions more are not this lucky because they never have their sleep disorder diagnosed. Yet they suffer from significant health issues, such as chronic fatigue, headaches, diabetes, hypothyroidism and a long list of other ailments, which can be traced to a lack of sound, healthful sleep. Night after night, these millions of people struggle with low levels of oxygen in their blood.
Services
At Breath of Life Dental (BOLD) in Bethesda, Maryam Seifi, DDS, and her staff are committed to helping those who have long been struggling with obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Seifi, a diplomate of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy, provides Oral Appliance Therapy centered around the Vivos Biomimetic Oral Appliance, a medical breakthrough in the field of sleep-disordered breathing.
At Breath of Life Dental, we are dedicated to improving the health and lives of our patients by enabling more life-giving oxygen to enter their bodies. If you would like more information on how we can help you or a loved one recover from sleep apnea or sleep-disordered breathing, contact us.
Disclaimer: The information contained on this website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment of a medical issue.Breath of Life Dental encourages you to seek the advice of your physician or you may call our office with any questions you may have regarding TMD or sleep apnea.
Disclaimer: The information contained on this website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment of a medical issue.Breath of Life Dental encourages you to seek the advice of your physician or you may call our office with any questions you may have regarding TMD or sleep apnea.
For three decades, Dr. Maryam Seifi focused on providing superior-quality and caring dentistry to patients in Maryland and surrounding areas. She became known in her community as an expert, award-winning dentist whose care and concern for every patient came from her heart. With the development of the Vivos Biomimetic Oral Appliance, Dr. Seifi recognized the astonishing value of this new technology for her patients and millions of other Americans.
Elizabeth Hafer is a Myofunctional Therapist and owner of Chevy Chase Myo, LLC and enjoys working with children, teens and adults. Myofunctional Therapy - also referred to as Orofacial Myology and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy - is individualized and uses exercises to retrain the muscles in the mouth and face to help you breathe, eat and speak better.
Benefits for treatment of medically diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea are customarily filed under a major medical insurance policy, not a dental plan. However, insurance companies do not cover treatment for snoring only. You will be asked to provide both your dental and medical insurance cards, as well as a valid photo id during your initial visit in order to submit a claim accordingly.
Reviews (10)
Desiree Shanks
Oct 18, 2021
Report
Shawn Powell
Oct 14, 2021
Report
Breath of Life Dental is absolutely fantastic. From the very friendly and professional staff, to the excellent care I received from start to finish. Before I started going to Breath of Life Dental and start using my VIVOS appliance I had terrible asthma, terrible pain in my mouth due to not having room for my wisdom teeth, and I had a hard time going to sleep and staying asleep.
After a couple months of wearing my VIVOS appliance under the instruction of Dr. Maryam Seifi, and expanding my jaw, I already noticed changes. My asthma had greatly decreased, and I was able to sleep through the night
After a couple months of wearing my VIVOS appliance under the instruction of Dr. Maryam Seifi, and expanding my jaw, I already noticed changes. My asthma had greatly decreased, and I was able to sleep through the night
Jennifer Chen
Sep 14, 2021
Report
I did not know how poorly I was sleeping until my first night with the Vivos appliance. I sleep so well now! I am in my 4th month and am very pleased. Dr Seifi and Celine have always been very patient and professional and have answered all my questions. I highly recommend her office and the Vivos appliance.
Sam F.
Aug 11, 2021
Report
Breath of life and the VIVOS appliance has been extremely helpful to me. I have several problems being corrected from the VIVOS (high palette, TMJ, and bite). Very quickly after using the VIVOS I was able to breathe through my nose for the first time in years. It has also been correcting my bite. All of the staff are knowledgeable and friendly.
Shawn K.
Dec 04, 2020
Report
When I started treatment with Dr. Seifi, my sleep test results had me in the severe sleep apnea category. I recently did an updated sleep test, after being in treatment with the VIVOS appliance for over 6 months, and i am now in the Moderate category! My sleep apnea index went down by 18%. I do feel the difference in my quality of sleep. Even though I don't always get as much sleep I would like as I have little children at home, I know that I do feel a lot better when I wake up in the morning than prior to starting treatment. I can't wait to finish this treatment and see how much more benefits
William Powell
Jan 30, 2020
Report
Shawn Kimmel
Nov 04, 2019
Report
NomadicSeeker
Oct 31, 2019
Report
I came to Breath of Life Dental for treatment of my sleep apnea. Dr. Seifi evaluated my situation and started me on treatment with the VIVOS dental appliance. I have been wearing it at night, and already, after about four months I can easily see the expansion of both my maxilla and my mandible. I am sleeping more soundly and I feel more refreshed the next day. I have also notice that I am having more dreams, or at least I am remembering them better. My dreams are lasting longer than they used to and have a more coherent story line. I am very pleased with my progress so far, and I am confident that
Hans Hillestad
Aug 13, 2019
Report
Rick Kimmel
Jul 14, 2019
Report
I noticed an immediate change in my quality of sleep the first time I used the dental appliance. I felt completely refreshed and awake the next day.
I had always been tired and irritable during the day but attributed it to other factors such as diet and general stress, not realizing how lousy I was sleeping. The difference in mental alertness and energy level is significant.
I had always been tired and irritable during the day but attributed it to other factors such as diet and general stress, not realizing how lousy I was sleeping. The difference in mental alertness and energy level is significant.
