Far beyond the aesthetics of straighter teeth, airway dentistry encompasses a comprehensive approach to oral health that considers the crucial connection between dental alignment and proper breathing. At Atlanta Orthodontic Specialists, we have deep experience in addressing airway issues through state-of-the-art techniques. In this case, a better smile really can change your life!
Airway dentistry is an emerging dental focus that considers the relationship between a patient’s dental and craniofacial structures and their airway. In fact, sleep apnea and other breathing disorders may be a result of issues with dental and jaw alignment or tethered oral tissues (tongue ties).
Oftentimes, airway issues related to oral anatomy cause sleep apnea symptoms. For children and even some adults, tethered oral tissues can cause a set of symptoms all their own.
Airway obstruction symptoms include:
Tethered oral tissues in babies or children can cause
several types of dental, jaw and oral tissue problems can cause airway obstructions and other issues, including:
A palatal expander is an appliance that’s used to expand a palate (the roof of the mouth), widening the jaw to alleviate airway issues.
Sometimes, straightening the teeth with braces or clear aligners is enough to alleviate airway issues.
Our oral frenuloplasty and frenectomy procedures are quick, easy, and fast-healing.
If you think your dental or oral issues may be causing your airway obstruction symptoms, don’t wait to book an appointment with us—and get on the road to feeling better today!
Call us to share your concerns and schedule an appointment with our orthodontic experts.
We’ll listen to your symptoms, do an oral examination, and provide our expert diagnosis.
If our doctors determine you have airway issues caused by dental or oral problems, we’ll develop a custom treatment plan to help you find relief.
