airway dentistry

Comprehensive Airway Care in Greensboro, NC

Your Airway Dentist

Dr. Dand is your airway dentist! She is passionate about how your breathing, bite alignment, and oral habits impact your sleep, posture, wellness, and quality of life. The airway is often the root cause of many issues like sleep apnea, mouth breathing, crowded teeth, behavioral and focus issues, or grinding your teeth. We address these issues with the help of modern laser technology, which means more accurate procedures with less pain and quicker recovery to improve sleep, smiles, and lives.

What is Airway Dentistry?

Airway dentistry focuses on the relationship between oral structures, breathing, and overall health. By evaluating the structure, function, and behavior of the head, face, jaws, and neck, we can identify and treat issues that impact breathing and sleep like restricted airways, tongue ties, and malocclusion.

Factors such as environmental influences, diet, improper bottle feeding, and tongue restrictions contribute to underdeveloped facial structures which leads to smaller airways and compromised breathing. Addressing the root causes of airway-related problems promotes optimal health and emphasizes early detection and intervention to prevent long-term complications like sleep apnea, developmental concerns, and chronic health issues.

Signs & Symptoms of a Restricted Airway

A restricted airway can present differently in children and adults but significantly impacts health and well-being. The symptoms often stem from structural issues like a narrow palate, tongue ties, or underdeveloped jaws, which push the tongue back into the airway, causing obstructions.