Vivos® Treatment in Draper, Utah, With a Vivos VIP Provider
Vivos® appliance therapy is a removable, airway-focused option for adults who want to widen a narrow arch without a fixed appliance. Dr. Jeff Buxton is a Vivos VIP Provider with extensive training in the Vivos Method.
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More room for your tongue, more room to breathe
Many adults who snore, wake up tired, or clench at night share one thing: a narrow, crowded arch. When the upper jaw is narrow, the tongue has less room to rest against the palate and may fall back toward the throat during sleep.
Vivos® appliance therapy is designed to support arch development and the airway using custom oral appliances you can take out. It's one of two expansion paths we offer adults at our Draper office, and it can be a good fit if you prefer a removable approach.
- Custom, removable oral appliances
- Designed to support arch development and tongue space
- Worn day and night
Vivos may be a good fit if you
Dr. Buxton will confirm fit after your exam and 3D imaging.
Prefer a removable appliance
You'd rather wear something you can take out than have an appliance fixed in place.
Have a narrow or crowded arch
Your smile looks narrow, your teeth overlap, or your palate is high and tight.
Snore or sleep poorly
Your partner hears it, or you wake up unrefreshed even after a full night.
Struggle with CPAP
You've tried CPAP and want to explore a different approach alongside your sleep physician.
Clench, grind, or have jaw tension
Morning headaches, sore jaw muscles, or worn teeth are part of your story.
Want to avoid anchors in the palate
You'd like to explore options before considering bone-anchored expansion.
It all starts with an airway consultation
Before anyone talks treatment, we get the full picture. Your consultation with Dr. Buxton includes:
- A 3D CBCT scan of the airway, jaws, and joints
- A digital intraoral scan (no goopy molds)
- Photos and a hands-on exam of breathing, tongue, and bite
- A plain-language walkthrough of what we see and what your options are
Airway consultation: {$350 for kids and adults}
We look at your airway before choosing an appliance
Every Vivos case starts with records. At your adult airway consultation, the team takes a 3D CBCT scan of your jaws and airway, a digital intraoral scan, and photos, and Dr. Buxton reviews the findings with you in plain language.
For most adults, the first step is an at-home sleep test, so your plan starts with real sleep data. If sleep apnea is suspected, we coordinate with appropriate providers, since sleep apnea is a medical diagnosis made with proper testing.
- 3D CBCT imaging of the jaws and airway
- Digital scans for a precise appliance fit
- Sleep data to guide the plan
Vivos treatment at our Draper office
Sleep test and consultation
A home sleep test for most adults, then 3D imaging and scans with Dr. Buxton.
Your custom appliance
Your Vivos® appliance is made from your digital scans and fitted in the office, where we show you how to wear and care for it.
Wear and adjust
You wear the appliance day and night on the schedule Dr. Buxton sets, with regular visits to check progress and make adjustments.
Align and finish
After expansion, many adults move into AIRTHO clear aligners, and QuietNite laser treatment for snoring can be added at any point.
Vivos or DOMEzero? Two paths to a wider arch
Dr. Buxton offers two adult expansion paths, and the right one depends on your anatomy and your preferences.
Vivos® uses removable appliances worn day and night. It asks for steady wear habits, and it gives you the flexibility of taking the appliance out.
DOMEzero uses a fixed expander anchored to the palatal bone with small anchors, synchronized with clear aligners from day one. Which path fits best depends on your needs and your skeletal structure. You can read more about bone-anchored expansion on our MARPE page.
At your consultation, Dr. Buxton will show you your scans and explain which path he recommends, and why.
What patients and families say
Real Google reviews from our Draper office, Dr. Buxton's patients, and Toothpillow families. Individual experiences; every airway is different.
"Dr. Buxton really cares about his patients. I couldn't be happier with the results! ... Not to mention the new office and decor are absolutely stunning. Everyone in the office is so friendly!"
"Love this place so much! They Have helped me with my kids but also myself. AMAZING!!!"
"Dr. Buxton is a great dentist!! He is thorough and patient. Really enjoy all of his staff too. They are all very professional. Highly recommend!"
Frequently asked questions
What is Vivos treatment?
Vivos® appliance therapy uses custom, removable oral appliances designed to support arch development and the airway in adults. It's worn day and night, and it's often part of a larger airway plan that may include clear aligners and myofunctional therapy.
Is Dr. Buxton a Vivos provider in Utah?
Yes. Dr. Jeff Buxton is a Vivos VIP Provider and treats Vivos patients at Toothpillow Breathing & Sleep Center in Draper, Utah.
How long do I wear the Vivos appliance each day?
It's worn day and night. Dr. Buxton sets your exact schedule at your fitting, and consistent wear matters for progress.
Is Vivos a CPAP alternative?
For some adults, an appliance-based approach may be part of a different plan than CPAP. Sleep apnea is a medical diagnosis, so we coordinate with your sleep physician and use sleep testing to guide decisions. Please don't stop CPAP without talking to your physician. See our CPAP alternatives page.
Should I choose Vivos or DOMEzero?
Both are designed to widen a narrow upper arch. Vivos is removable, and DOMEzero is a fixed, bone-anchored expander paired with clear aligners. Dr. Buxton recommends one after reviewing your 3D CBCT scan and hearing what matters to you.
Treatments that often go together
DOMEzero Expansion
Adult palate expansion paired with clear aligners from day one, designed to widen the upper jaw without the big front-tooth gap.
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MARPE Expansion
A palate expander for adults, anchored with small anchors in the bone and designed to widen a narrow upper jaw.
Learn more →
CPAP Alternatives
If the CPAP is sitting in a drawer, you have options worth exploring, in coordination with your physician.
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Draper, UT 84020
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