Airway Focused Dentistry in Charlotte, North Carolina

Noses are for Breathing… Mouths are for Eating!

Mouth breathing is common, but NOT normal! Mouth breathing affects growth, development, and function. Even in babies, this is not normal!

Signs your child may have an Airway Problem:

• Breathing with mouth open/lips apart
• Snoring
• Night terrors
• Bed wetting
• Teeth grinding
• Dark circles under eyes
• Restless sleeper (toss and turn or frequently awake)
• Tangled/messy sheets and blankets in the morning
• Nail biting
• Crooked teeth
• Frequent ear infections
• Waking up tired
• Falling asleep in school
• Allergies
• Swollen tonsils or adenoids
• Hyperactivity

We can help!

1. Did you know that the palate (roof of the mouth) makes up the base of the nose? If your child has a narrow palate that means they also have a narrow nasal passage! Bird Pediatric Dentistry is an AIRWAY focused pediatric dental group! We offer fixed expanders or removable guide appliances to gently widen the palate to help your child BREATHE! When your child can breathe right, they will grow and FLY!
2. Did you know that sometimes tight lip ties can play a role in whether or not your child can breathe easily thru their nose? Bird Pediatric Dentistry is an AIRWAY focused pediatric dental group! We offer lip and tongue tie releases with our state-of-the-art Light Scalpel soft tissue laser! When your child can breathe better, they will FLY!