Arizona Sleep & Breathing/Alpa Merchant DDS

Call Directions Website Contact the practice

Arizona Sleep & Breathing/Alpa Merchant DDS We provide gentle, caring, competent and comprehensive dental, TMJ, sleep and breathing care.

Not all sleep and breathing issues are loud. 👀You don’t have to snore loudly to have disrupted breathing at night. If se...
10/12/2026

Not all sleep and breathing issues are loud. đź‘€
You don’t have to snore loudly to have disrupted breathing at night. If several of these sound familiar, it may be worth taking a closer look at your airway and sleep.
Swipe through to see 6 silent signs you may be struggling to breathe while you sleep. đź’¤

10/08/2026

Dr. Coral Tieu is an ENT physician, author of Breathe Happy, and a patient of Dr. Merchant’s.

After going through her own airway journey, including surgery, she understands firsthand how interconnected the airway, jaw, TMJ, teeth and bite can be.

As she shares here, getting the upper and lower teeth into the right relationship has made a huge difference in how she feels and has become an important part of her long-term care.

We’re so grateful to be part of her journey and even more grateful that she’s willing to share her experience from the unique perspective of both a physician and a patient.

We had such a great time at the ICCMO conference connecting with colleagues, learning from one another, and being part o...
10/06/2026

We had such a great time at the ICCMO conference connecting with colleagues, learning from one another, and being part of a community that cares so deeply about craniofacial health.

Dr. Merchant was also honored to speak during the conference, and we’re so grateful for the thoughtful response and conversations that followed.

Thank you, ICCMO, for continuing to create space for education, mentorship, collaboration, and growth. We always leave inspired.

10/06/2026

Why was she so surprised? đź‘€

She’s not only Dr. Merchant’s patient. She’s also an ENT physician who works with the airway every day.

In this moment, Dr. Merchant is showing her the difference between where her jaw feels most comfortable and where her teeth currently come together.

And that difference got her attention.

Because our teeth are only one piece of a much bigger picture. Jaw position, muscle function, the TMJ, breathing and the airway can all be important considerations when evaluating what an individual patient is experiencing.

For this patient, seeing her own bite from this perspective helped connect some of those dots, even as a physician who understands airway anatomy professionally.

And that may be our favorite part of this conversation: when different specialties start looking at these systems together, there’s an opportunity to ask better questions and see the patient more completely.

Sometimes even the doctor gets to have an “aha” moment. 🤯

A little look inside Arizona Sleep & Breathing. 🤍From personalized care to a team that truly listens, we’re here to help...
10/05/2026

A little look inside Arizona Sleep & Breathing. 🤍
From personalized care to a team that truly listens, we’re here to help you breathe easier, sleep better, and feel your best.
Because better sleep starts with better care.

Dr. Merchant and Katelyn are traveling to Atlanta, GA, this weekend. Dr. Merchant was honored to be asked to present a l...
10/01/2026

Dr. Merchant and Katelyn are traveling to Atlanta, GA, this weekend. Dr. Merchant was honored to be asked to present a lecture at this prestigious gathering of doctors from around the world. Doctors collaborating together with the end goal of giving the best possible treatment to their patients

Address

5425 N. Oracle Road #155
Tucson, AZ
85704

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+15202991736

Website

,

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Arizona Sleep & Breathing/Alpa Merchant DDS posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Arizona Sleep & Breathing/Alpa Merchant DDS:

Shortcuts

Share

Category