Supporting Healthier Breathing & Better Sleep in Tracy & Manteca, CA
At New Smiles Orthodontics, we look beyond just straightening teeth — we evaluate how your airway health may be affecting your overall well-being.
Through airway-focused orthodontic treatment, we help patients of all ages breathe better, sleep more soundly, and enjoy improved long-term health.
What Is Airway Orthodontics?
Airway orthodontics focuses on identifying and treating structural issues that interfere with proper breathing, especially during sleep. These issues are often caused by narrow jaws, misaligned teeth, or underdeveloped facial structures.
By guiding jaw development or correcting bite alignment, we can help open the airway and promote healthier breathing patterns — particularly in growing children and teens.
Signs of an Airway Issue
You or your child may benefit from airway treatment if you notice:
- Mouth breathing, especially at night
- Snoring or restless sleep
- Chronic fatigue or difficulty concentrating
- Bedwetting in children
- Frequent headaches or dry mouth
- Crowded teeth or narrow dental arches
How Orthodontics Can Help
Orthodontic appliances and treatments can help widen the upper jaw, realign the bite, and create more room for the tongue and soft tissues — all of which contribute to better airflow. Early intervention in children is especially effective, as their facial structures are still developing and more responsive to guidance.
Common airway-focused treatments may include
- Palatal expanders
- Braces with jaw development support
- Habit-correction appliances
- Collaboration with sleep specialists or ENT providers
Why Airway Health Matters
A compromised airway can contribute to sleep-disordered breathing and conditions like obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which can affect energy levels, growth, learning, and even heart health.
By addressing these issues early through orthodontics, we’re not only creating healthier smiles — we’re supporting lifelong wellness.
Why Choose New Smiles Orthodontics?
At New Smiles, we take a comprehensive approach to care. Our team looks at the whole picture — including how your teeth, jaws, and airway work together.
We use advanced diagnostics and personalized treatment planning to provide care that supports both your smile and your quality of life.
