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Growing Smiles
Thoughtful Evaluation
Care at Every Age
Children & Teens
We assess growing jaws, tooth crowding, and oral habits, then discuss whether early care or monitoring makes sense.
AIRWAY & SLEEP
Airway Orthodontics & Facial Development
Care that considers jaw growth, tooth alignment, and breathing.
Schedule a ConsultationGrowing SmilesThoughtful EvaluationCare at Every Age
More than straight teeth
We look at how the jaws, teeth, tongue, and breathing habits work together when planning orthodontic care.
Adults
Adults can ask about alignment and bite concerns, with options considered around their goals and oral health.
When should you ask about an evaluation?
Mouth Breathing
Frequent mouth breathing while awake or asleep.
Crowded Teeth
Teeth that look crowded or do not fit well together.
Snoring or Restless Sleep
Sleep concerns worth discussing with a healthcare professional.
Narrow Dental Arches
A narrow upper jaw or dental arch noticed during an exam.
These signs do not diagnose a breathing or sleep condition. An evaluation can help identify appropriate next steps.
An approach shaped around you
Evaluate
Review jaw growth, bite, oral habits, and any airway-related concerns.
Plan
Explain suitable options based on age, exam findings, and goals.
Support
Monitor progress and adjust the plan as needed.
Orthodontic options
Braces
Brackets and wires can gradually align teeth and address bite concerns.
Clear Aligners
Removable trays may offer a discreet way to improve alignment.
Growth-Guiding Appliances
Early appliances may be considered for a growing child’s jaw and dental arches.
Myofunctional Therapy
Exercises may support tongue posture, swallowing, and other oral muscle habits.
Recommendations depend on an individual evaluation. Orthodontic treatment is not a cure for breathing or sleep disorders.
Airway Orthodontics FAQs
How is airway-focused orthodontics different?
Along with tooth alignment and bite, Airway Dental & More considers jaw growth, tongue posture, and breathing habits during an orthodontic evaluation. The findings guide a personal treatment discussion.
When should my child have an evaluation?
Ask about an evaluation if you notice crowding, a narrow palate, regular mouth breathing, or sleep concerns. The practice offers early orthodontic assessments, but the timing and need for treatment depend on your child’s exam.
Can adults receive airway-focused orthodontic care?
Yes. The practice evaluates adults as well as children and teens. Braces or clear aligners may be discussed for alignment or bite concerns after an exam.
What treatment options may be recommended?
The team may discuss braces, clear aligners, early appliances, or myofunctional therapy. A recommendation depends on age, dental findings, and goals. Breathing or sleep symptoms may also need medical evaluation.
OUR LOCATION
Visit us in Mandarin, Jacksonville
12078 San Jose Blvd, Suite 1
Jacksonville, FL 32223Get Directions
