What Is Airway Dentistry? A Whole-Body Approach to Lifelong Wellness
At Integrative Family Dentistry, we believe that oral health is more than clean teeth. It’s about optimal function, healthy development, and full-body wellness. That’s the foundation of airway dentistry.
As leaders in this emerging field, we’re shifting the conversation in dentistry from “just cavities and braces” to:
✅ Can you breathe properly?
✅ Are you sleeping well?
✅ Is your child developing to their full potential?
Airway dentistry is dentistry redefined, because how you breathe shapes how you live.
What Is Airway Dentistry?
Airway dentistry is a modern, multidisciplinary approach that evaluates how the structure and function of the mouth, jaws, and airway affect breathing, sleep, and development.
We assess:
Tongue posture and oral function
Jaw growth and facial development
Tethered oral tissues (tongue ties, lip ties, or buccal ties)
Breathing patterns (nasal vs. mouth)
Tonsil/adenoid size and obstruction
Signs of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB)
TMJ function, clenching, and posture
Airway dentists look at the symptoms and we ask why they’re happening. And then we create a collaborative, root-cause plan to restore proper function.
Why It Matters
The way you breathe affects:
Sleep quality
Brain development
Mood, focus, and behavior
Facial and jaw growth
Oral health and hygiene
Immune function and inflammation
When the airway is restricted, due to a high palate, tethered oral tissues, small jaws, low tongue posture, or mouth breathing, it triggers a cascade of issues that can impact health for a lifetime.
Airway dentistry is especially crucial in children, where early intervention can guide proper growth and prevent chronic conditions. But adults benefit too. Many experience relief from fatigue, jaw pain, snoring, and clenching with airway-aware treatment.
Results We See Every Day
👶 Children who stop snoring and start thriving in school
💤 Adults who finally get deep, restorative sleep
👅 Tongue-tied patients who can breathe, speak, and function better
🦷 Families choosing prevention over crisis care
Why Choose Integrative Family Dentistry?
We’ve built our practice around airway-focused, integrative care. We collaborate with ENTs, myofunctional therapists, pediatricians, and sleep specialists to create comprehensive, personalized care plans.
We don’t just treat teeth. We treat people.
