Airway & Guided Growth Orthodontics
Children's Treatments Focused on Improving Airway Function
Airway orthodontics are a specialized form of orthodontic treatment that focuses on improving the function of the airway – the passage through which air flows in and out of the lungs. Airway and guided growth orthodontics focus on the alignment of the teeth and jaws to improve breathing, sleeping, and overall health.
Benefits of our Treatment
Improved Respiratory Health
By improving the function of the airway, airway orthodontics can help to reduce symptoms of sleep apnea and other respiratory disorders.
Improved Sleep Quality
Sleep apnea and other respiratory disorders can cause interruptions in breathing during sleep, which can lead to poor sleep quality and daytime
drowsiness. Airway orthodontics can help to improve sleep quality by reducing these interruptions.
Is This Service Right for Your Child?
It’s always a good idea to talk to your doctor. Your child may benefit from this treatment if you are consistently seeing some or all of these issues:
- Mouth breathing or open mouth posture
- Lower jaws set back or too far forward
- Difficulty speaking, chewing, or other functional issues
- Thumb sucking
- Teeth grinding or jaw tension
- Cross bites
- Difficulty in closing lips
Why Choose Breathe Columbia?
Patient-Focused Care
Your comfort, safety, and satisfaction are our top priorities.
Experienced Specialists
Our team is qualified and skilled in the latest techniques and technology.
State-of-the-Art Equipment
We use cutting-edge laser systems for precise and effective treatments.
Airway vs Traditional Orthodontics
Both airway orthodontics and traditional orthodontics can improve the appearance of the smile. However, they have different goals and focus on different aspects of oral health. Airway orthodontics is primarily focused on improving respiratory function, like breathing and sleeping issues. Traditional orthodontics is primarily focused on aligning the teeth.
Does your child need airway orthodontics in the Columbia area?
Come See Us
123 Main St, Suite 100
Columbia, SC 29170