Airway Centric® Health Care

SPEEDVALE DENTAL

What is Airway Centric®

Health Care?

Airway Centric® Health Care takes the focus beyond just the teeth and gums. Your airway’s main role is to deliver oxygen to your blood, which is needed for the health and proper function of all our internal organs. The way we breathe, the way we swallow and the way our head and neck muscle’s function all directly impact this system and as a result, it’s efficiency. The ability to breathe properly is crucial

for optimal growth, development and function.

This is especially important in growing children where properly developing their airways can prevent breathing issues such as snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in the future. OSA is directly linked to a higher risk of hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.

What is a Tongue Tie?

A tongue-tie is a condition present at birth describing a short, thick or tight band

of tissue extending from the floor of the mouth to the tip of the tongue. A tongue-tie can reduce the range of motion of a person's tongue tip and cause mild or severe symptoms, including problems with speaking, swallowing and chewing.



Tongue ties can contribute to inadequate arch development due to the inability of

the tongue to rest on the roof of our mouths. This is another factor that is evaluated in looking at the overall growth and development of our teeth, jaws and airways.

Signs and Symptoms of

a Tongue Tie Include:

What is Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Children?

Sleep is critical to your child’s development, as it is during this time when the body grows, restores itself and the brain develops. Sleep-Disordered Breathing or SBD is a condition in which a child’s breathing is partly or completely disrupted during sleep.

Signs and Symptoms of SBD in Children Include:

How Can We Help?

In addition to all the traditional dental services our clinic offers, we also offer treatment specifically focused on AirwayCentric® Health Care including myofunctional orthodontics (Myobrace®System, Invisalign®),

myofunctional therapy and tongue-tie releases.