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Gary Adams DDS – Dentist at TMJ Sleep and Breathe Center
Dr. Gary Adams warmly welcomes patients from Virginia, Maryland, the DC Metro area, and beyond, with individuals traveling from across the United States and internationally to benefit from his expertise. Skilled in advanced airway-focused dentistry and orthodontic appliances, Dr. Adams delivers personalized, transformative procedures tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
Services he offers includes:
- MASPE / MARPE Palatal Expansion with Spark Clear Aligners
- Splint Orthotic TMJ Appliance
- Vivos DNA Appliance
- Homeoblock
- Expanders for Kids, including: SPACE, ALF, Schwarz, Crozat, and Twin Block
- Tongue and Lip Tie Procedures
- Myofunctional Therapy aka Tongue Physical Therapy
Dr. Adams is a dedicated airway-focused dentist with a passion for enhancing patients’ overall health through innovative dental care. Focusing his practice on orthodontic appliances, he integrates advanced techniques to address airway issues, improve breathing, and promote optimal oral function. By combining expertise in dentistry and orthodontics with a holistic approach, Dr. Adams helps patients achieve healthier smiles and better sleep quality.
Gary Adams DDS received his undergraduate degree from The University of Virginia in biochemistry. He was in the “distinguished majors” program where he did research in the areas of NeuroBiology and Molecular Pharmacology. Dr. Adams received his Doctoral of Dental Surgery degree from The University of Maryland Dental School in 2000. He completed a clerkship in treating medically compromised and special needs also at The University of Maryland Dental School concurrent with his last 2 years of training. Dr. Adams completed a dental anesthesiology residency at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA where he learned how to sedate patients using IV sedation dentistry.
Gary Adams DDS has also trained at the Dawson Academy which is a an advanced educational facility focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of TMJ/TMD, occlusal problems, cosmetic dentistry, clenching and grinding problems, and teeth wear problems. He also has completed a certification course for treating orthodontic and orthognathic problems with appliances including the ALF, DNA, Homeoblock, and MARPE. Such treatments have been shown to be very effective in treating sleep apnea, airway, and TMJ/TMD problems.