Airway-Focused Orthodontics | 7th Street Ortho

Orthodontic treatment extends beyond simply achieving straight teeth and a radiant smile. It also plays a vital role in maintaining, preserving, and improving your airway health. Certain orthodontic issues can contribute to airway limitations, potentially leading to various breathing difficulties, such as sleep apnea.

The term "apnea" signifies a temporary cessation of breathing. Sleep apnea specifically refers to these pauses occurring while you are asleep. While other forms of apnea exist, sleep apnea is the most frequently encountered.

Even though sleep apnea manifests during sleep, several indicators might be noticeable by you or others, including:

1. Loud Snoring
2. Episodes of breathing cessation during sleep
3. Persistent Fatigue (due to insufficient quality sleep)
4. Morning Headaches
5. Dry Mouth (sometimes accompanied by bad breath)
6. Abrupt Awakenings (potentially with choking sensations)
7. Frequent Nocturnal Urination

While occasional experience of these symptoms is common, if you find yourself regularly experiencing them, it could suggest the presence of an underlying airway condition.