Holistic Care for Better Breathing and Health
Airway-focused dentistry is about identifying and treating oral and dental conditions that impact your airway and overall health. By addressing issues like jaw alignment, tongue posture, and nasal breathing, we help patients of all ages improve their sleep, reduce snoring, and enhance overall well-being. Our comprehensive care integrates dentistry, airway health, and myofunctional therapy to deliver customized solutions tailored to your needs.
Improved Airway Health
Address underlying issues to promote better breathing and sleep.
Customized Treatment Plans:
Tailored solutions for long-term wellness.
Holistic Care
Integrating dental health with overall airway function for comprehensive wellness.
Pinpointing the Cause
Airway-focused dentistry begins by identifying potential obstructions or dysfunctions in your airway. This may include examining jaw alignment, tongue posture, nasal breathing issues, and more. By understanding the root cause, we can create a personalized plan to improve your breathing, sleep, and overall health.
Tailored Care for Your Needs
Our approach may involve orthodontic solutions, dental appliances, or myofunctional therapy to correct structural or functional issues affecting the airway. Treatments are customized to fit your unique needs, promoting optimal breathing, reducing sleep apnea symptoms, and enhancing overall health.
Improving Function, Enhancing Health
Myofunctional therapy plays a critical role in airway-focused dentistry. By retraining the muscles of the tongue, lips, and jaw, we can improve tongue posture, support nasal breathing, and address swallowing patterns—all of which contribute to better airway health and overall wellness.
A Comprehensive Approach to Wellness
Addressing airway health through dentistry has long-term benefits for your overall health. Improved breathing and sleep quality can lead to better energy levels, reduced risk of chronic diseases, enhanced focus, and an overall better quality of life. Our goal is to support your well-being at every stage of life.
A Simple Path to Better Sleep and Airway Health
Ready to improve your health and start feeling better? Here’s how to begin
Schedule your initial airway evaluation with Dr. Culotta. This is where we take the time to understand your unique health challenges and concerns.
Based on your evaluation, Dr. Culotta will design a treatment plan specifically for you. We make sure it’s realistic, manageable, and effective.
With your custom plan in place, you’ll begin your journey to better health, improved sleep, and more energy. Follow your steps and get back to living your healthiest lives.
Your questions answered
What are common conditions treated with this approach?
Conditions include obstructive sleep apnea, mouth breathing, tongue tie, jaw misalignment, and poor tongue posture.
What role does myofunctional therapy play?
Myofunctional therapy focuses on retraining the muscles of the mouth, tongue, and jaw to support proper airway function, improving breathing and overall health.
Is this approach suitable for children?
Yes, children benefit greatly from airway-focused dentistry, as early intervention can support proper jaw growth, nasal breathing, and overall airway health.
How does it help with sleep apnea?
By addressing underlying structural or functional issues, airway-focused dentistry can reduce or eliminate symptoms of sleep apnea, leading to better sleep and overall health.
What treatments are typically involved?
Treatments may include orthodontic interventions, oral appliances, myofunctional therapy, and lifestyle adjustments to improve airway function.
Is airway-focused dentistry covered by insurance?
Coverage varies by insurance provider and plan. Our team will work with you to determine coverage and provide guidance on any applicable benefits.
How do I know if I need airway-focused dentistry?
A comprehensive evaluation, including assessment of your breathing, jaw alignment, and oral health, will determine if this approach is right for you.
