What is Airway Dentistry?

Airway dentistry is a treatment that improves breathing function as well as systemic and facial growth. Dentistry has a close relationship with the breathing systems. We use a combination of tools to support your child’s oral structure for healthy breathing patterns. Airway expansion can improve upper airway, allergies, stuffy nose, and sleep for overall health, prevent future oral problems, and even improve facial structure and posture.

Does My Child Need Airway Dentistry?

Restricted breathing has many different causes. During your child’s visit, we’ll examine their oral structure and discuss their breathing and sleep habits with you. Since their airway passages may be constricted during rest, sleep deprivation is common with many symptoms to look out for. Orthodontic issues, uncontrolled, asthma, allergies, or tongue and lip-ties are other cases where airway therapy could be beneficial.

A dental exam is always the best place to start, but here are a few other symptoms you might recognize with your child at home: