Think Better Life can help you explore alternative treatment options for snoring and sleep apnea! Find out how you can reduce snoring and treat sleep apnea without CPAP. Contact Think Better Life at 1-847-533-8313 to schedule your appointment with Dr. Shapira. For many years, Dr. Ira Shapira was the only dentist in Illinois and 4 other Midwestern states to provide oral appliance therapy for sleep apnea.
Today, he partners with Dr. Mark Amidei to make Think Better Life a destination for sleep apnea and snoring patients seeking an alternative to noisy and uncomfortable continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) devices.
Today, he partners with Dr. Mark Amidei to make Think Better Life a destination for sleep apnea and snoring patients seeking an alternative to noisy and uncomfortable continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) devices.
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Sleep apnea is much more than snoring. Patients with the disorder are at risk of serious impacts on their health, not to mention the patience and well-being of their families, roommates, and others. As the father of a son who was diagnosed with sleep apnea at a young age, Dr. Ira L. Shapira knows firsthand how timely diagnosis and the right treatments can improve patients' quality of time. His practice, Think Better Life, is a destination for patients seeking personalized sleep apnea treatment options.
I HATE CPAP strives to offer all patients the most appropriate treatments. Whether this is CPAP/BiPAP, oral appliances or surgery we want to help you enjoy a long healthy life. We are a resource specifically for Dental Sleep Medicine and want to help you find the best dentist possible to assist you on your journey to better health.
When selecting a doctor to manage and treat your sleep apnea condition, there are several factors to consider. Although sleep apnea specialization is becoming a more common practice among physicians and dentists, it takes a smart combination of characteristics to create a well-respected reputation in the field.
Your smile is one of the first features other people notice; it tells the world a lot about you. Confidence, friendliness, beauty and much more can be conveyed through an attractive, straight smile. Don't let money stand in the way of your beautiful smile. At Think Better Life, our dentists feel that all patients should be able to afford the sleep apnea treatments we recommend.
Reviews (6)
Carolyn Tahlier
Apr 12, 2022
Laila Noureldin
Jun 29, 2021
I am so grateful for Think Better Life and Dr. Shapira. I have been suffering from TMJ for 10+ years and have been to countless dentists who all have told me that I am "fine." Dr. Shapira was the first dentist to actually listen to my pain, thoroughly examine me, and talk me through my options. My first meeting with him lasted over an hour! Dr. Shapira is not only a great dentist, he is an incredible human being: kind, compassionate, and sincere.
After only a month, I already began to feel relief from my chronic headaches and facial pain. It was a feeling I honestly didn't know was possible. Think Better Life is a warm, caring, and friendly office. Dr. Shapira and his entire staff have are truly competent and hospitable! It's been about three years since I've been working with Dr. Shapira and his staff and I'm just as happy as Day 1!
Not only has Dr. Shapira helped me tremendously regarding my facial pain, jaw clicking, chronic headaches, and back and neck pain, he has referred me to at least three other specialists to help improve my overall health. Everyone he refers me to is competent, welcoming, and caring. Anyone or anything Dr. Shapira recommends, I completely trust! Truthfully, going to my appointments with Dr. Shapira is like visiting family. I am so thankful for all his help and HIGHLY recommend him! By the way, I drive almost two hours to see him and it's worth it every time!
After only a month, I already began to feel relief from my chronic headaches and facial pain. It was a feeling I honestly didn't know was possible. Think Better Life is a warm, caring, and friendly office. Dr. Shapira and his entire staff have are truly competent and hospitable! It's been about three years since I've been working with Dr. Shapira and his staff and I'm just as happy as Day 1!
Not only has Dr. Shapira helped me tremendously regarding my facial pain, jaw clicking, chronic headaches, and back and neck pain, he has referred me to at least three other specialists to help improve my overall health. Everyone he refers me to is competent, welcoming, and caring. Anyone or anything Dr. Shapira recommends, I completely trust! Truthfully, going to my appointments with Dr. Shapira is like visiting family. I am so thankful for all his help and HIGHLY recommend him! By the way, I drive almost two hours to see him and it's worth it every time!
Christopher Auteri
Nov 20, 2020
Dr. Shapira unlocked my jaw and eliminated 80% of my severe TMJ pain by the end of the first visit. I've been to many doctors and never, before or since, have I been so positively impacted by a doctor. He is kind, funny, and absolutely enthralled with his work. You can tell that he cares deeply about the outcome of each of his patients. Since the first visit I've flown back to Dr. Shapira's office several times. My wife and I agree that it's the best money we've ever spent.
Rick Lara
Apr 14, 2018
Heather Cash
Nov 19, 2017
Barbara Kagan
Nov 19, 2016
I don't know where my health would be without Dr. Shapira. I have been a TMJ patient for 20 years. I had no idea that TMJ treatment can effect your sinus, sleep, and migraine health as well. Dr. Shapira has been a lifesaver for me more times than I can count. This past January we started DNA treatment which stands for Day and Night Appliance. The improvement I'm already feeling is incredible!
I wear this new, comfortable appliance 12 hours a day-basically after dinner and while I sleep. It is expanding my upper and lower jaw which is going to correct my TMJ, open my breathing passages, and greatly improve my allergy and chronic sinus infections. It's mind-blowing how all of my medical issues are inter-twined with what Dr. Shapira treats.
He is always on the cusp of the newest technology and treatments and many of his treatments offer instant relief. Dr. Shapira and his staff treat everyone like family. You couldn't be in wiser or better hands.
I wear this new, comfortable appliance 12 hours a day-basically after dinner and while I sleep. It is expanding my upper and lower jaw which is going to correct my TMJ, open my breathing passages, and greatly improve my allergy and chronic sinus infections. It's mind-blowing how all of my medical issues are inter-twined with what Dr. Shapira treats.
He is always on the cusp of the newest technology and treatments and many of his treatments offer instant relief. Dr. Shapira and his staff treat everyone like family. You couldn't be in wiser or better hands.
