Airway Orthodontics goes beyond traditional braces to ensure optimal facial and airway development, breathing, and sleep health in children. By focusing on optimizing airway health, this method aims to prevent and reverse issues like sleep apnea, TMJ disorders, and improper facial growth early on. Unlike conventional orthodontics, which primarily addresses teeth alignment, Airway Orthodontics targets the root cause of dental and facial irregularities, offering a holistic approach to dental health and overall well-being.
Snoring and sleep disturbances
Poor academic performance
Difficulty breathing during sleep
Mouth breathing and open mouth posture
Daytime fatigue and irritability
Frequent waking at night
Behavioral issues resembling ADHD
Dr. Jim Bieneman’s focus on “airway” orthodontics, distinct from traditional methods, prioritizes the health and development of the entire body. His emphasis is on ensuring proper oral posture and airway expansion. He avoids extracting permanent teeth and using retractive forces for orthodontic purposes. His approach integrates myofunctional principles and holistic orthodontic techniques which help the face grow forward, targeting the root causes of TMJ disorders, sleep apnea, and breathing issues.
This approach aims for a beautiful smile as a visible result, with the primary goal being optimal facial growth, healthy airway development, and overall well-being.