Airway-Focused Dentistry for Adults
Airway-focused dental options, including orthodontics, for adults addresses underlying issues that impact breathing, sleep, and jaw function—not just tooth alignment.
By correcting narrow arches, jaw misalignment, or bite dysfunction, treatment can help open the airway, improve nasal breathing, reduce snoring or sleep apnea symptoms, and support long-term wellness. It's a whole-health approach to dentistry that goes beyond aesthetics.
Airway-focused treatment can lead to
deeper sleep, greater energy, and long-term relief from jaw tension, fatigue, and breathing issues.
What we evaluate as part of our initial airway exam:
Bite
Neck alignment
Ability to nasal breathe
Signs of sleep disordered breathing
Allergies
Oral restrictions (i.e. tongue tie)
TMJ health
Adult Treatment Options
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Oral Appliance Therapy
Oral appliance therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses a custom-made mouthpiece, worn during sleep, to gently reposition the jaw and tongue, helping keep the airway open and reducing snoring or sleep apnea symptoms.
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Candid Clear Aligners
Candid aligners can support airway health in adults by aligning the teeth and jaws in a way that improves tongue position and creates more space in the airway.