Airway Management & Oral Appliance

At Smilesmith Dentistry, we recognize the critical link between a child's oral structures, their breathing patterns, and their overall health and development. Our airway management services focus on identifying and addressing issues that can restrict proper airflow, such as chronic mouth breathing, snoring, restless sleep, or even daytime fatigue and difficulty concentrating. These symptoms can often be linked to underdeveloped jaws, constricted airways, or enlarged tonsils/adenoids.

Our comprehensive assessment evaluates your child's oral anatomy and breathing patterns. When appropriate, we may recommend custom-designed oral appliances or collaborative approaches. These appliances, such as palatal expanders or specific myofunctional therapy devices, are designed to encourage nasal breathing, gently widen the dental arches, or reposition the jaw, thereby promoting open airways. By improving proper breathing habits and encouraging optimal facial development, airway management can lead to significantly improved sleep quality, better oxygen intake, enhanced focus and behavior, and a reduced risk of sleep-disordered breathing issues as they grow.