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Airway-Focused Dentistry

Airway Center

Our Airway Center is dedicated to diagnosing and treating problems related to the way you breathe, especially while you sleep. By looking beyond the teeth and into the airway, jaw, tongue, and facial development, we can address concerns that affect not only your smile — but your overall health and quality of life.

What Is Airway Dentistry?

Airway dentistry focuses on how the mouth, jaws, and upper airway work together. A narrow jaw, tongue position, or collapsed airway can lead to mouth breathing, snoring, sleep-disordered breathing, and even obstructive sleep apnea. In our Airway Center, we use advanced diagnostics and gentle, growth-guided therapies to open the airway and support better breathing, better sleep, and better development.

  • Evaluates breathing, sleep patterns, and facial growth — not just the teeth.
  • Helps children develop wider arches for a healthier airway as they grow.
  • Supports adults who experience snoring, fatigue, or poor sleep quality.
  • Uses non-invasive appliances and personalized treatment plans.
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Who Can Benefit from an Airway Evaluation?

Many patients are surprised to learn that common symptoms may be linked to airway issues. An airway-focused assessment may be recommended if you or your child experience:

  • Chronic mouth breathing or noisy breathing at rest or during sleep.
  • Snoring, restless sleep, night sweats, or frequent waking.
  • Daytime sleepiness, difficulty concentrating, or hyperactivity in children.
  • History of teeth grinding, jaw pain, or narrow, crowded arches.
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What to Expect During Your Visit

Your airway consultation begins with a detailed health and sleep history, followed by a thorough examination of the jaws, tongue, bite, and facial profile. When needed, we may recommend digital imaging, sleep studies, or collaboration with medical specialists to fully understand your airway and breathing.

Together, we design a customized treatment plan which may include orthopedic appliances, myofunctional therapy, orthodontics, or referral for sleep medicine care. Our goal is to create a stable airway that supports healthy growth, deep restorative sleep, and long-term wellness.

Is an Airway Assessment Right for You or Your Child?

If you notice snoring, mouth breathing, restless sleep, or chronic fatigue, an airway-focused dental evaluation can be an important first step. Early diagnosis allows us to guide growth in children and offer comfortable solutions for adults, helping you breathe and sleep better for life. Healthy breathing starts with a healthy airway.