Toothpillow Inc. offers a telehealth platform that utilizes dental oral appliances and myofunctional therapy to treat airway issues in children aged 3 to 12, improving their breathing and sleep quality. The service provides customized treatment plans, virtual check-ins, and at-home delivery of necessary appliances, addressing the prevalence of sleep-disordered breathing and its associated developmental challenges.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many children between the ages of 3 and 12 suffer from sleep-disordered breathing due to underdeveloped jaws and poor oral posture. Untreated airway issues can lead to interrupted sleep, behavioral problems, and impaired cognitive function, impacting a child's overall health and development. Traditional orthodontic solutions often involve invasive procedures and may not address the underlying causes of these breathing issues.
Solution
Toothpillow offers a telehealth platform that provides non-surgical treatment for airway issues in children using customized dental oral appliances and myofunctional therapy. The platform connects parents with airway-specialized dentists and myofunctional therapists who develop personalized treatment plans based on an online assessment, photos, and medical history. These plans include guidance appliance therapy, myofunctional exercises to improve tongue posture, and nasal hygiene practices. The company delivers all necessary treatment components directly to the patient's home, along with virtual check-ins via a mobile app to monitor progress and adjust the plan as needed.
Target Audience
The primary target audience is parents of children aged 3-12 who are experiencing sleep-disordered breathing, mouth breathing, snoring, or related developmental issues.
Features
- Online assessment to determine candidacy for treatment
- Virtual consultations with state-licensed airway dentists
- Customized treatment plans incorporating guidance appliance therapy and myofunctional exercises
- At-home delivery of custom-fitted Toothpillow appliances
- Mobile app for monthly photo submissions, weekly check-ins, and progress tracking
- Access to clinical care advocates (trained mothers with children in treatment) for support
- BPA and latex-free medical-grade polymer appliances