Orthodontist Jacksonville, FL

We Treat All Ages

We believe that optimal facial and airway development is crucial for everyone, regardless of age. Whether it’s guiding children through their growth and development or helping adults achieve better oral function and aesthetics, our airway-focused orthodontic care is tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual across all stages of life.

Our Orthodontic Approach

At Airway Dental & More, we prioritize airway health alongside traditional dental alignment. The position and function of the teeth play a key role in affecting breathing, sleep quality, and overall health. Our approach focuses on achieving harmony between the muscles, bones, and teeth, ensuring that each element works together for long-term stability. By addressing this balance during orthodontic treatment, we not only enhance dental aesthetics but also improve overall health and well-being.

What Makes Airway Orthodontics Different?

Holistic Approach

We take a holistic approach to orthodontic care, considering not only the alignment of the teeth but also the impact on airway health. By addressing both aspects simultaneously, we can achieve comprehensive results that promote better breathing and overall well-being.

Customized Treatment Plans

Each patient is unique, and so are their orthodontic needs. We customize treatment plans to address individual concerns and goals, whether it’s correcting misalignment, improving airway function, or both. Our personalized approach ensures optimal outcomes for every patient.

Integrated Approach

Our orthodontic approach integrates airway-focused techniques with traditional orthodontic methods, ensuring a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses both dental alignment and airway health simultaneously.

Why are teeth crooked in the first place?

Teeth can become crooked due to factors such as genetics, mouth breathing, improper tongue posture, jaw size discrepancies, and tethered oral tissues like tongue or lip ties. Habits like thumb sucking, prolonged pacifier use, and tethered tissues can restrict tongue mobility, affecting facial development and contributing to misalignment. Additionally, when there is insufficient oral space for teeth to erupt, it can lead to crowding, spacing issues, and improper dental alignment.

Orthodontic Treatment Options at Airway Dental & More

At Airway Dental & More, we offer a range of orthodontic treatments tailored to meet your unique needs and preferences. Our comprehensive approach to orthodontic care ensures that you achieve a healthy, beautiful smile that enhances your overall well-being. Our treatment options include:

Traditional Braces

Traditional braces remain a highly effective option for straightening teeth and correcting bite issues. They consist of brackets and wires that gradually move your teeth into the desired position.

Aligners

We utilize custom-made clear aligners to gradually shift your teeth into alignment. We strive to maintain the full arch in our treatment plans.

Orthodontic Appliances

In addition to braces and aligners, we may recommend orthodontic appliances to address specific dental and skeletal issues. These may include palatable expanders, arch development appliances, functional appliances, space maintainers or develop custom designed appliances to address the 3 facial planes: width, length, and height depending on your individual treatment needs.

Early Orthodontic Intervention

We specialize in early orthodontic intervention for children to address growth and development problems, airway issues, dental alignment problems, and oral habits that may impact their oral health and development.

Adult Airway Orthodontics

It’s never too late to achieve the smile of your dreams. Our adult orthodontic treatments are tailored to address the unique needs and concerns of adult patients, helping you achieve a straighter, healthier smile at any age.

Orthodontic Retention

Custom-fitted retainers to maintain results and prevent teeth from shifting, while Myofunctional therapy promotes proper oral rest posture and naturally stabilizes dental arches. Myofunctional therapy aids to develop proper oral rest posture, stabilizing the dental arches naturally