Business Details
38 Years
experience
Your Partner in Airway-Centered Orthodontic Care
Balance Epigenetic Orthodontics has been dedicated to transforming dental care since 1988, offering innovative, airway-centered solutions for patients in Lynnwood and surrounding areas. Our practice combines decades of clinical expertise with advanced epigenetic science to address the root causes of TMJ dysfunction, sleep-disordered breathing, and malocclusion rather than merely treating symptoms. We specialize in non-invasive, holistic treatments that stimulate natural jaw development, providing lasting relief for chronic headaches, facial pain, and breathing issues.Our team prioritizes personalized care, utilizing cutting-edge diagnostics and therapies such as neuromuscular dentistry, oral appliance therapy, and myofunctional treatments to restore harmony between the bite, jaw joints, and muscles. With a strong foundation in both traditional and forward-thinking methodologies, we empower patients of all ages to achieve optimal oral health, improved facial aesthetics, and enhanced overall well-being through customized treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
Services
Orthodontics
Sleep Apnea Treatment
TMJ Therapy
Neuromuscular Dentistry
Jaw Development
Myofunctional Therapy
Prolozone Treatments
Infrared Laser Therapy
Adult Orthodontics
Pediatric Orthopedics
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- 37 years of clinical expertise in neuromuscular dentistry and TMJ treatment
- Non-extraction approach prioritizing natural jaw development
- Airway health integrated into all treatment planning
- Personalized care combining epigenetic science and holistic techniques
- Advanced diagnostics for precise bite and jaw alignment solutions
What people say
Lasting relief
Knowledgeable staff
Personalized care
Non-invasive approach
Life-changing results
Services
Orthodontics
Our orthodontic treatments focus on comprehensive facial development rather than mere tooth straightening. By utilizing epigenetic principles, we guide proper jaw growth while correcting dental alignment. This approach creates broader arch forms that improve facial aesthetics, optimize tongue space, and enhance airway function. Patients receive personalized care that addresses both cosmetic concerns and long-term physiological health.
Sleep Apnea Treatment
We specialize in non-invasive sleep apnea solutions that address structural airway deficiencies. Using customized oral appliances and jaw development techniques, we increase upper airway volume to eliminate obstructive breathing patterns. Our treatments improve oxygen intake during sleep, reducing daytime fatigue and associated health risks. Each solution integrates with overall facial development goals for comprehensive, lasting results.
TMJ Therapy
Our TMJ treatments focus on restoring natural jaw joint harmony through neuromuscular principles. We employ diagnostic technologies and reversible therapeutic approaches to identify and correct bite misalignments causing joint dysfunction. Treatments alleviate chronic headaches, facial pain, and jaw clicking while addressing underlying structural imbalances to prevent future complications.
Neuromuscular Dentistry
This advanced approach evaluates the complete biting system to achieve optimal jaw positioning. Using precise diagnostics, we identify each patient's ideal jaw relationship that minimizes muscle strain while maximizing functional efficiency. Treatments restore comfortable chewing mechanics and relieve tension-related symptoms through scientifically validated bite stabilization techniques.
Airway Development
Our airway-centered treatments stimulate proper facial growth to create sustainable breathing improvements. For children, we guide craniofacial development during critical growth periods while adults receive remodeling therapies that expand airway dimensions. This foundational approach enhances oxygen intake, supports neurological development, and prevents long-term systemic health issues associated with chronic breathing restrictions.
People
S. David Buck
DDS, LVIM, Master Orthodontist
Dr. Buck has practiced airway-centered dentistry since 1988. He developed early mercury separation systems and earned neuromuscular dentistry certification in 2008. As former LVIADS Director of Orthodontics and IAPA board member, he combines academic leadership with clinical excellence. His European masters degree in orthodontics enhances his expertise in facial development treatments.
Questions
What is airway-centered orthodontics?
It's a treatment approach that prioritizes nasal breathing and airway development alongside dental alignment, stimulating proper facial growth for improved breathing and facial aesthetics.
Do you treat adult patients?
Yes. We offer jaw remodeling orthodontics for adults that can relieve TMJ pain, improve breathing, and create more facial harmony even after growth has completed.
How is TMJ treated?
We use neuromuscular principles to identify optimal jaw positioning, employing reversible therapies and bite stabilization techniques to permanently resolve joint dysfunction and muscle pain.
Are extractions necessary for treatment?
We prioritize non-extraction approaches by stimulating natural jaw development to create space for all teeth while improving facial structure and airway capacity.
What makes your approach different?
We focus on treating root causes through epigenetic principles and airway development, combining holistic methods with advanced diagnostics to achieve long-term physiological improvements beyond straight teeth.
