An Airway-First Approach That Fuses Dental Care & Healthcare

Look better. Feel better. Breathe & sleep better.

Our holistic, airway-centric practice

Our airway-centric approach combines orthodontic care and other airway focused treatments to support healthy facial development, improved breathing, and long-term function in children. We address TMJ and TMD concerns, snoring, and sleep-disordered breathing while promoting comfort, proper function, and lasting results for adults.

James Bieneman DDS, DABCP, DABCDSM

Dr. Jim Bieneman grew up in a family passionate about healthcare, with a father who was a dentist. He focuses on airway-focused dentistry and orthodontics. He is the founder of The Airway Study Club, encouraging collaboration among healthcare professionals to improve patient care holistically. His goal is always to identify and correct airway issues early, merging dental care with overall healthcare to address root causes, not just symptoms.

Jennifer A. Friedman DMD, MS

Dr. Jennifer A. Friedman is a Certified Orthodontist with over 15 years of experience providing patient centered orthodontic care. She is known for her compassionate approach and for developing individualized treatment plans. A defining focus of Dr. Friedman’s practice is airway centered orthodontics. She incorporates airway health and facial development into orthodontic treatment for children and adults to support function comfort and stability.

Early Orthodontic Treatment for Lifelong Health

For kids, sleep, airway and TMJ symptoms often seem “normal”. They’re not. Early treatment used to be 12. Then it was 7. Now we see kids as young as 2. I want to spot airway and jaw problems as soon as possible so we can reverse them and correct the issues before they become chronic.

– Dr. Jim Bieneman

Services Tailored for ALL AGES

Breathing & Sleep

Non-invasive treatments for sleep disorders and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).

TMJ/TMD Pain

Conservative, non-surgical treatments suggested in 95% of cases.

Orthodontics & Orthotropics

Enhancing children’s sleep, breathing and quality of life through forward facial development.

Adult Orthodontics

Health-first approach, including reversing previous orthodontic results and reopening extraction spaces.

Tongue Ties

Addressing restrictive lingual frenula to optimize oral function and overall well-being across all ages.

Oral Posture Training & Myofunctional Therapy

Harnessing the tongue’s innate capabilities to foster correct breastfeeding, facial alignment, swallowing, chewing, and speaking.

A Hidden Epidemic: Sleep Disorders and Their Underestimated Impact

Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a Real Thing

According to Yale Medicine Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can severely disrupt a child’s quality of sleep, leading to tiredness and crankiness during the day. If untreated, it can result in other health issues, including poor growth. OSA affects 3 to 6 percent of children and is associated with repetitive narrowing of the airways. Common consequences include attention problems and, in some cases, hyperactivity.

30 Million People Suffer from Sleep Apnea

According to The American Medical Association, approximately 30 million people in the United States have sleep apnea, but only 6 million are diagnosed with the condition.

TMJD is Common but Not Normal

According to National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) – part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) – the prevalence of temporomandibular joint and muscle disorder (TMJD) is between 5% and 12%. These disorders are at least twice as prevalent in women as men.

The Effects of Poor Sleep in Children are Dangerous

According to The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Sleep plays a vital role in children’s mental and physical health. Insufficient sleep can affect children’s physical health, cognitive capacity, socioemotional processes, and behavioral functioning, impacting their overall development and well-being.

Patient STORIES

In these videos, our patients (and their parents) talk about conditions they struggled with, their treatment, and what life is like now.

Before & After Gallery

THE Three Components of Dr. Jim Bieneman’s "WHY"

Driven by a passion for overall patient wellness, Dr. Bieneman transitioned from traditional dentistry to airway related problems and TMJD (Temporomandibular Disorders).

Prevention – specifically of long-term health issues – motivates him to focus on early intervention for children and treatments that enhance their overall quality of life.

He strives to improve patient outcomes by advocating for collaborative care, peer education, and integrated treatment strategies.

The OrthoAirway Knowledge Hub

Research, articles, and other content to help you gain a thorough understanding of airway health.

A Note from Dr. Jim Bieneman

Dr. Jim Bieneman