Adult Orthodontics
Adult Airway Orthodontics
There are three types of adults who will most benefit from the Airway Center's approach to orthodontics
Adults who avoided orthodontics:
Some adults never pursued orthodontic treatment because they were told it required extracting permanent teeth or shaving them down for alignment. This deterred many who didn't want to lose their permanent teeth. Today, we can develop the upper jaw using a widening and forward approach to resolve crowding effectively, keeping all permanent teeth intact.
Adults with past orthodontic and TMJ issues:
Others previously underwent retractive orthodontic treatments, such as extractions, headgear, or Class 2 elastics, and now suffer from TMJ issues, pain, or sleep problems. the goal of these treatments was to straighten the teeth and that is exactly what they did, we can appreciate that these previous treatments were the best options available at the time. However, methods have advanced. Current techniques are more physiologically friendly, focusing on forward jaw development, which can alleviate TMJ compression, jaw muscle sensitivity, and breathing difficulties during light activities or rest. Improving jaw alignment may also enhance sleep quality.
Adults with general health issues:
The third group consists of adults facing common health problems like headaches, fatigue, brain fog, poor sleep, depression, chronic stress, anxiety, and weight gain. These symptoms may be linked to oxygen deficiency and poor sleep quality. Often, an undiagnosed oxygen-related sleep disorder is the missing piece of the puzzle.
We have successfully treated patients up to 74 years old with healthy teeth and gums using our method to develop the jaws, increase airway size, and achieve a straight, wide, and beautiful smile. The treatment process typically involves wearing removable airway appliances for 6-12 months, followed by braces or clear aligners to finalize tooth and bite alignment and retainers worn at night for many years to maintain alignment as with all orthodontic treatment.
Take the next step to optimizing your airway, sleep and health by scheduling a consultation today to learn how airway orthodontics can benefit you.
Discover How Airway Treatment at The Airway Center is Changing Lives
Katie Guidotti
"My sleep and breathing have already improved so I really feel the benefit already which is rewarding."
Anonymous
" I am dreaming more so I am going down into deep sleep, which was almost unheard of for me before. "
Derrek Scanlon
" I am sleeping better; I am having just much better quality of life because of this device."
Jeniffer Janota
"We began an expander for her jaw and within a few days of wearing the expander she started to sleep through the night.."
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