Vision Statement

Spreading love and wellness while holistically aligning smiles.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to spread love and wellness to our community by creating smiles worth smiling about so that our patients experience the freedom (and confidence) to reach their God given potential.

Advanced Technology 

In order to provide the most effective treatment possible for her patients, Dr. Black has invested in advanced technology to maximize patient comfort, all while providing a result that can change lives. From the use of SureSMILE technology to take detailed, three-dimensional images of the teeth for a treatment personalized to you, to revolutionary cone-beam computed tomography that allows Dr. Black to get an in-depth look at the bone structures within your face and jaw, Sleep Wellness Associates of Lynchburg can provide patient-centered care where your treatment is crafted uniquely to you. That is the Sleep Wellness of Lynchburg difference.

Expertly Trained Providers

Dr. Black is an orthodontist with over 25 years of professional experience. She is also the only provider in Lynchburg who is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and is qualified to treat obstructive sleep apnea by completing their rigorous Mastery program. That is the Sleep Wellness of Lynchburg difference.

Holistic Approach to Care

When it comes to treating sleep apnea, Dr. Black is not simply interested in masking the symptoms of sleep-disordered breathing. Instead, we approach treatment from the perspective of you as an individual. If you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea, our goal is to help you achieve true sleep wellness by working with your doctors, sleep specialists, and ENTs to find the true cause of your condition and help you find a real, lasting solution. That is the Sleep Wellness of Lynchburg difference.

Evidenced-Based Treatment

At Sleep Wellness Associates of Lynchburg, we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to treating sleep apnea and sleep-disordered breathing based on the techniques and treatments of the past. Rather, we take an evidence-based approach to ensure that you receive the best possible care based on modern evidence and clinical expertise. With Dr. Black and Sleep Wellness Associates of Lynchburg, you can be sure that your care will be based on the latest science! That is the Sleep Wellness of Lynchburg difference.

PATIENT SUCCESS STORIES

“I was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) 12 years ago and a CPAP was ordered. I have used the CPAP for many years with many obstacles to using it. For instance, it took me about a month to get used to the mask and headgear, I didn’t like the lines on my face that are left by the headgear and chinstrap, the sore nose caused by pressure from the mask, and the challenges of getting up in the night to use the restroom. At times the CPAP mask would leak air and whistle while I slept which interrupted my husband’s sleep.
I wanted an alternative to CPAP. Dr. Black offered that alternative through the sleep apnea oral appliance. Dr. Black performed several tests to determine if an oral appliance was an option to treat my OSA and I was happy to know it was. From the first night with the oral appliance, I slept well and so did my husband! The oral appliance was easy to adjust to; I can sleep in any position comfortably now and I am no longer tethered by the hose to a CPAP machine. I could go on and on about the advantages of an oral appliance over a CPAP to treat sleep apnea! I highly recommend Dr. Black for treatment of your OSA, especially if you have been on CPAP for a while, don’t use or don’t like the CPAP, or have been recently diagnosed with sleep apnea. Thank you, Dr. Black!”

– Connie

A patient from Appalachian Orthodontics of Lynchburg shares her positive experience using an oral appliance to treat her sleep apnea. Watch to hear how it has improved her and her husband’s sleep quality, as well as other benefits that the oral appliance has to offer.