Restful Sleep, Better Breathing & Improved Overall Health

At Smiles By Jiveh, Dr. Farokh Jiveh evaluates sleep and airway health as part of comprehensive dental care. Conditions like snoring, clenching, and sleep apnea can impact oral and overall health. Using advanced diagnostics, custom oral appliances, and Fotona® NightLase® therapy, treatment focuses on improving airflow, reducing snoring, supporting healthier sleep, and enhancing long-term wellness and quality of life.

Sleep Apnea Is Serious — But Modern Treatment Can Be Simpler Than You Think

Sleep apnea is a serious medical condition in which breathing repeatedly becomes restricted or interrupted during sleep, often due to airway collapse and relaxation of the throat muscles. Many patients are unaware they suffer from sleep apnea because it occurs while they are asleep, yet the effects can significantly impact energy, concentration, mood, oral health, and long term overall wellness.

At Smiles By Jiveh, airway and sleep evaluations are an important part of our comprehensive examination process because untreated sleep apnea has been strongly associated with cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, chronic inflammation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, brain fog, and reduced quality of life.

What Are the Symptoms of Sleep Apnea?

Common symptoms of sleep apnea may include loud snoring, interrupted breathing during sleep, waking up choking or gasping for air, daytime exhaustion, headaches, poor concentration, clenching or grinding of teeth, dry mouth, acid reflux, and feeling unrefreshed even after a full night’s sleep. Many patients are surprised to learn that chronic fatigue, low energy, irritability, and difficulty focusing may actually be connected to poor airway health and disrupted sleep patterns.

To help properly diagnose airway disorders, our office can provide convenient at home sleep studies when appropriate, allowing patients to better understand the quality of their sleep and oxygen levels before beginning treatment.

Why Is Sleep Apnea Dangerous?

When sleep apnea goes untreated, the body experiences repeated oxygen deprivation and interrupted sleep cycles throughout the night. Over time, this chronic stress on the body can increase the risk of serious systemic health conditions including heart disease, stroke, elevated blood pressure, diabetes, memory impairment, metabolic dysfunction, and excessive daytime fatigue that may even contribute to driving or workplace accidents.

Dr. Jiveh works closely with local physicians and sleep specialists to help coordinate comprehensive care for patients suffering from sleep apnea. In many cases, medical insurance may also be utilized to help cover portions of sleep studies and sleep apnea treatment, helping patients access the care they need to improve both sleep quality and overall health.

Why Choose Smiles By Jiveh

Elevated, relationship-driven dentistry led by Dr. Farokh Jiveh, proudly serving Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, and surrounding communities since 1997. Below are just a few of the reasons discerning patients continue to choose Smiles By Jiveh for personalized, high-quality dental care.

Extensive Experience Since 1997

Dr. Farokh Jiveh has been transforming smiles and restoring oral health throughout Palm Beach County and across the country for over 28 years, helping more than 10,000 patients through advanced cosmetic, implant, restorative, and reconstructive dentistry.

Concierge-Level, Patient-Centered Care

At Smiles By Jiveh, every patient experience is designed to feel personal, unhurried, and thoughtfully tailored. Our team takes the time to listen, educate, and guide you with clarity, compassion, and exceptional attention to detail.

Advanced Technology & Precision Dentistry

From digital smile design and guided implant treatment to laser dentistry and advanced diagnostics, we utilize leading technology to deliver highly precise, comfortable, and predictable care.

Complimentary Cosmetic & Restorative Consultations

Meet with our team, explore your options, and receive a personalized understanding of your smile goals in a comfortable, no-pressure environment designed around education and trust.

Slow Dentistry Philosophy

We intentionally schedule longer appointments to provide thorough examinations, personalized treatment planning, and a calm, elevated experience where your comfort and well-being are never rushed.

Dentistry Rooted in Total Health

We believe oral health is deeply connected to overall wellness. Through advanced periodontal care, salivary and genetic testing, microbiome evaluation, and personalized wellness guidance, our approach supports not only healthier smiles but long-term full-body health and vitality.

The Smiles By Jiveh Experience

A thoughtful, personalized journey designed around comfort, clarity, trust, and exceptional care — from your first visit through long-term wellness and smile transformation.

01 Complimentary Consultation & Office Experience

Begin with a relaxed, no-pressure visit to meet our team, experience the energy of the practice, and explore your goals in a warm, welcoming environment. This is an opportunity to learn more about our philosophy, ask questions, and discover whether Smiles By Jiveh feels like the right home for you.

02 Comprehensive Examination & Personalized Planning

Once you feel confident that Smiles By Jiveh is the right home for you, we welcome you as a guest of our practice. Your New Patient Experience includes advanced imaging, periodontal assessment, bite analysis, and our signature 10-point check — all thoughtfully tailored to your goals, lifestyle, and long-term vision for your smile.

03 Elevated, Unhurried Care

From preventive dentistry to advanced cosmetic, implant, and reconstructive treatment, every procedure is delivered with precision, artistry, and meticulous attention to detail. Our Slow Dentistry philosophy allows us to provide a calm, comfortable experience where quality, trust, and long-term results are always the priority.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is sleep apnea?

Sleep apnea is a disorder where you repeatedly stop breathing during the night, often dozens or hundreds of times — usually due to throat muscle relaxation.

What are the warning signs?

Heavy snoring, choking sensations during sleep, heartburn at night, and waking up unrefreshed are all common indicators.

How is sleep apnea treated?

Treatment options include oral appliances, laser treatment of the uvula and soft palate, and lifestyle changes — we’ll recommend the best fit for your case.

Why should I treat sleep apnea?

Untreated sleep apnea raises blood pressure and heart attack risk, and chronic exhaustion can lead to accidents. Treatment dramatically reduces these risks.

Will I need a sleep study?

Often yes. We work with sleep medicine specialists to confirm diagnosis and severity before recommending treatment.