Why Airway Matters More Than Braces: Rethinking Orthodontics for Kids

Introduction: More Than a Straight Smile

Traditional orthodontics often focuses on straight teeth, but at Amore Dentistry, we believe the bigger question is: Can your child breathe well? A beautiful smile is only part of the story—airway-centered orthodontics prioritizes jaw growth, nasal breathing, and healthy development.

Straight Teeth vs. Healthy Airways

• Conventional braces: May extract teeth to make room, sometimes narrowing arches.

• Airway orthodontics: Expands arches to create room for teeth and improve breathing space.

• Why it matters: A narrow airway increases risk of sleep-disordered breathing (Huynh et al., 2011).

The Holistic Approach to Orthodontics

• Early expansion: Wider jaws = better airways.

• Myofunctional therapy: Teaches proper tongue posture.

• Nasal breathing training: Improves sleep, energy, and growth.

Conclusion: Beyond Cosmetics

At Amore Dentistry, orthodontics means more than straight smiles—it means healthy growth, better breathing, and lifelong wellness.

References

1. Huynh NT, et al. “Orthodontics and pediatric sleep-disordered breathing.” J Orthod. 2011. PubMed

2. Guilleminault C, et al. “Craniofacial growth and sleep disorders in children.” Pediatrics. 2004. PubMed