Breathe. Sleep. Heal. Live.
TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre of Reno
Affiliations
Finding the Root Cause
Suffering from sleep apnea herself, Dr. Tammy has a passion for finding the root cause affecting her patients’ quality of sleep, their quality of health, their quality of life.
After so many years treating patients’ dental problems, Dr. Tammy always had a thought that there was an underlying problem contributing to the symptoms she was treating daily. Dr. Tammy, suffering from these symptoms herself, had found the missing link in how she was treating her patients. Once she realized most providers are trained to focus only on the teeth, but ignored how the airway and jaw affect the overall oral health, she started realizing the results she had always hoped for. Not only was it rewarding to help her patients achieve their dental goals, it was beyond rewarding to see their life-changing transformations eliminating pain and sleep challenges.
The success of this method is based on a whole-system approach, rather than focusing on only one component of the problem in isolation. Multi-discipline referral coordination has allowed Dr. Tammy to provide a team approach to help patients finally find answers and successful treatment results.
There Is Hope
Helping Families Identify and Treat Their Breathing and Sleeping Struggles
Dr. Verano’s passion for this work stems from seeing every member of her own family struggle with some form of airway issue. “Witnessing firsthand how addressing the root cause of their breathing and sleep challenges transformed their lives was eye-opening. We’ve been through it all, and those experiences drive my mission.”
Dr. Verano’s goal is to help babies, children, and adults receive the care they need to breathe and sleep well—through a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach. Her hope is that no family’s symptoms are overlooked or dismissed, and that everyone gets the support they deserve to live healthier, more vibrant lives.
Dr. Verano is deeply passionate about patient education and holistic health. She advocates for complete health dentistry, emphasizing the oral-systemic connection and airway health. Her dedication to providing high-quality care led her to become the first Breathe Institute affiliate in Nevada. Furthermore, she established the Northern Nevada Breathe Collaboration group, collaborating with like-minded practitioners to address conditions related to sleep-disordered breathing and overall health.
BREATHE ⬥ SLEEP ⬥ HEAL ⬥ LIVE
Better Breathing Starts Here.
Restful Nights. Brighter Days.
Strengthen From The Inside Out
Free From Pain.
Full Of Life.
Hear It From Our Patients
At the TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre of Reno, we’ve helped many patients overcome TMJ disorders and sleep issues. With personalized care and advanced treatments, they’ve found lasting relief from pain and discomfort. These testimonials share their inspiring journeys of recovery and renewal.
Providing Non-Surgical Therapies Restoring Quality of Life
At TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre of Reno we understand the unique complexities of sleep-related breathing disorders and craniofacial pain. Do you have TMJ pain or dysfunctions? Patients often experience facial neuralgias and musculoskeletal pain in conjunction with headaches or migraines.
Are You Experiencing Any of the Following?
- ESnoring
- EJaw Clenching
- EGrinding Teeth
- EMorning Headaches
- EInsomnia
Any of the above could be a sign of sleep-related breathing disorders and should be evaluated promptly.
Our Services
TMJ Pain
Relieve jaw pain, clicking, and tension with expert TMJ disorder therapy tailored to restore comfort and function.
Sleep Apnea Treatment
Improve your sleep quality and health with non-invasive treatments for obstructive sleep apnea and snoring.
Headache & Migraine Relief
Reduce the frequency and severity of migraines with targeted therapies that address jaw and airway imbalances.
Myofunctional Therapy
Strengthen oral and facial muscles through guided exercises to support breathing, posture, and TMJ function.
Laser Therapy
Accelerate healing, reduce inflammation, and ease chronic pain with gentle, effective laser treatments.
CPAP Alternatives
Discover comfortable, travel-friendly alternatives to CPAP—custom oral appliances designed to keep your airway open and improve sleep without the hassle.
Sleep Naturally, Breathe Freely
Custom Oral Appliances
We offer comfortable, non-invasive alternatives to CPAP therapy for sleep apnea, focusing on custom-fitted oral appliances. These personalized dental devices gently reposition the jaw to keep the airway open during sleep—an ideal solution for individuals who find CPAP machines difficult to use or tolerate.
obstructive sleep apnea
The site of obstruction in most patients is the soft palate, extending to the region at the base of the tongue. There are no rigid structures, such as cartilage or bone, in this area to hold the airway open. So as a person with OSA falls asleep, these muscles relax to a point where the airway collapses and becomes obstructed. Enlarged tonsils and small structural features of the maxilla /nose, mouth and throat may contribute to OSA. Proper evaluation and testing is needed for accurate diagnosis.
Sleep apnea can only be diagnosed by a medical physician. Screening for signs and symptoms can be found through routine dental examinations.
Craniofacial Pain
Some patients may experience TMJ pain and dysfunctions, some patients experience primary headaches or migraines. Other patients may have facial neuralgias, musculoskeletal pain or a combination of all! Often these problems, are symptoms of a greater problem affecting the body, much like a fever is secondary to the flu. In the absence of an acute injury to the head or face, the primary cause of jaw problems is frequently related to the body not getting enough oxygen during sleep.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE:
- Headaches
- Migraines
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Capsulitis Of TM Joint
- Face Pain, Numbness, Tingling, Shocking
- Jaw Pain, Clicking, Popping, Crunching, Locking, Jaw Noises
- Dizziness
- Teeth Clenching, Grinding
- Pain When Chewing
- Bite Feels Off Or Different Than Before
- Numbness In The Arms Or Legs
- Pain In The Base Of The Skull And Neck
- Shoulder Pain
- Burning Mouth
educational video library
Proud Members of:
