At Tiny Trips Pediatric Dentistry, we believe that a child’s dental health is inseparable from their overall health, growth, and development. This is why we are an Airway-Focused Pediatric Dental Practice.
Airway Dentistry is a specialized approach that goes beyond checking for cavities. We evaluate how the mouth, jaws, and face are growing to ensure your child can breathe properly, sleep soundly, and reach their full developmental potential.
This approach focuses on the relationship between your child's oral structures (teeth, tongue, jaws) and their ability to breathe freely, particularly during sleep.
If the jaws don't develop correctly, the airway can become restricted, leading to Sleep-Disordered Breathing (SDB). Our goal is simple: to identify structural issues early and intervene to guide proper development and open the airway.
Many common childhood symptoms are actually signs of a breathing or sleep problem. If your child exhibits any of the following, an Airway Assessment is highly recommended:
When a child struggles to breathe easily, especially at night, their body cannot get the restorative sleep and oxygen needed for health and growth. This can lead to serious long-term consequences:
Chronic mouth breathing can change the way the jaw, palate, and facial bones develop, leading to crowded teeth, bite problems, and a less-defined facial profile.
Poor sleep quality directly affects the brain, often causing decreased focus, learning difficulties, hyperactivity, and poor school performance.
Untreated SDB increases the risk of weight issues, high blood pressure, and chronic fatigue later in life.
Because we see your child frequently during key developmental stages, we are in the perfect position to identify these issues early. Early detection is key!
Addressing airway issues during your child’s most active growth periods can prevent years of health, behavioral, and orthodontic problems.
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