Airway Dentistry

Breathe Better, Sleep Deeper: The Power of Airway Dentistry & Myofunctional Therapy

Are you tired of being tired? Do you snore, grind your teeth, or wake up groggy? These common symptoms often point to a single root cause: a restricted airway.

At House of Dental, we specialise in Airway Dentistry and incorporate Myofunctional Therapy to identify why you aren’t breathing well and provide non-invasive, effective solutions for lasting health.

What is Airway Dentistry?

Airway dentistry is a holistic approach that recognises the critical link between your oral anatomy—your jaw structure, tongue position, and teeth alignment—and your ability to breathe freely, especially while you sleep.

When your airway is blocked or too narrow, it can lead to serious conditions like snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), disrupting your sleep and affecting your daily life. We work to identify and treat the root, structural causes of these issues.

Signs You Might Need an Airway Assessment

Many people live for years without realising their chronic symptoms are linked to their breathing. Common signs include:

• Loud Snoring or Gasping During Sleep.
• Persistent Daytime Sleepiness or Fatigue.
• Morning Headaches or a Dry Mouth Upon Waking.
• Teeth Grinding/Clenching (Bruxism).
• Difficulty Concentrating or “Brain Fog”.
• Poor sleep quality impacts focus and can mimic ADHD symptoms, especially in children.
• Chronic Mouth Breathing (Even When Awake).
• Jaw Pain (TMJ/TMD issues).

Our Two-Part Solution: Structure and Function

We address airway issues through a combined approach: Airway Dentistry fixes the structure of your mouth, while Myofunctional Therapy retrains the muscles.

Part 1: Airway Dentistry (Structural Solutions)

• Custom Oral Appliances: A comfortable, custom-fitted mouthpiece worn at night helps gently reposition the jaw or tongue, keeping the airway clear during sleep.
• Orthodontic Treatment: For both children and adults, techniques like palatal expansion can physically widen the dental arches and create more room for proper tongue posture and nasal breathing.

Part 2: Myofunctional Therapy (Functional Training)

Once we address the structure, we use myofunctional therapy to retrain muscle function. This therapy involves simple, pain-free exercises for the tongue, lips, and facial muscles.

Think of it as physical therapy for your mouth.

Myofunctional therapy helps you:

• Achieve Proper Tongue Rest Posture: The tongue should naturally rest on the roof of the mouth, not the bottom.
• Promote Nasal Breathing: The ideal way to filter, warm, and humidify air, delivering superior oxygen to your body.
• Strengthen Mouth Muscles: Reduces snoring by firming up soft tissues that might otherwise vibrate or collapse.

Breathe Better, Live Healthier

Proper nasal breathing and quality sleep are foundational to overall health. Addressing your airway issues can improve energy levels, reduce your risk of high blood pressure and cardiovascular issues, and even improve focus and behaviour in children.

Ready to stop just surviving and start thriving?

Call us today at 0121 476 6218 to schedule an Airway Assessment.