Airway Orthodontics
A child’s head and jaws develop faster than any other part of the body.
By age 4, 90% of craniofacial development has already occurred.
Airway Orthodontics
Airway orthodontics is a modern and multidisciplinary approach to evaluating your child’s oral health and its relationship to their overall development. At Bright Buds Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Peiravani uses tools from her extensive training in airway orthodontics and looks beyond just teeth to evaluate the relationship between your child’s oral development and their overall health. She screens every child for potential airway issues that can lead to symptoms like restless sleep, teeth grinding, mouth breathing and even surprising behavioral issues such as ADHD.
Dr. Peiravani knows that these things are all connected, and early intervention can make a lifelong difference!
Multidisciplinary Approach
Dr. Peiravani realizes that proper care for your child’s airway health is a team effort. She partners with a trusted network of local providers such as physicians, myofunctional therapists, and other airway providers. All of these groups have one common goal, which is helping your child’s airway develop normally and setting your child up for a lifetime of good health!
What symptoms should I
be looking for in my child?
What to expect
Every child is unique, and that’s why our process begins with a caring, in-depth consultation. We’ll take time to get to know you and your child, go over their health history, and listen closely to any concerns you may have. You’ll also complete a questionnaire to help us better understand their habits and daily routines. To gain a full picture of your child’s airway and development, we’ll take imaging as part of the initial assessment.
With your child’s needs in mind, we’ll create a fully personalized treatment plan designed to support healthy growth and function. This may include a removable habit appliance, palatal expander, or myofunctional therapy, depending on what best supports your child’s airway development and overall well-being.
We’re with you every step of the way. Throughout the treatment journey, you’ll come in for regular check-ins so we can monitor your child’s progress, make any needed adjustments, and ensure everything is moving in the right direction. We want you to feel confident, supported, and informed throughout the entire process.
As your child begins to sleep better, breathe more easily, and thrive in their daily life, we’ll take time to reflect on how far they’ve come. Together, we’ll celebrate the improvements in their health, comfort, and overall quality of life.
Why does early intervention matter?
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