Airway dentistry is a growing field that focuses on the relationship between your oral health and your ability to breathe properly. Here at Trumbull Dental Arts, we are not only concerned with your teeth and gums but also with how your jaw structure, tongue position and bite may affect your airway. An obstructed airway can contribute to many health concerns, including sleep apnea, chronic fatigue, snoring and even behavioral issues in children.
Our experienced dentist and team take a proactive approach to detecting airway-related problems by carefully evaluating your mouth, jaw and breathing patterns during routine exams. This allows us to identify early signs of obstruction or dysfunction that may be affecting your sleep and overall wellbeing.
How Airway Issues Affect Your Health
When your airway is restricted, your body must work harder to receive enough oxygen, especially while you sleep. This can lead to disrupted sleep cycles, poor oxygen flow to the brain and increased stress on your cardiovascular system. You may notice symptoms such as daytime drowsiness, morning headaches, difficulty concentrating or loud snoring.
Children with airway issues may exhibit mouth breathing, restless sleep, attention problems or delayed growth. In many cases, these symptoms are misdiagnosed or overlooked, but they can often be linked to an underdeveloped jaw, misaligned teeth or enlarged tonsils or adenoids.
Our Role in Airway Health
Dr. Alison Kudish is trained to recognize the signs of airway compromise and offer solutions that support better breathing. Treatments may include orthodontic intervention to expand the dental arches, oral appliance therapy to reposition the jaw and keep the airway open, or referrals to specialists for collaborative care. We may also recommend lifestyle changes, nasal breathing techniques or sleep studies to help determine the underlying cause of your symptoms.
By focusing on the airway in addition to traditional dental concerns, we can help you achieve better sleep, improved energy levels and enhanced long-term health. Airway dentistry empowers us to look beyond the teeth and care for your whole body.
Schedule Your Airway Consultation
If you or a loved one has trouble sleeping, breathes through the mouth or snores regularly, we encourage you to schedule a consultation. A healthy airway is essential for a healthy life, and we are here to help you breathe better, sleep better and live better. Call 203-377-0638 today to schedule your personal consultation with our dentist and learn more about airway dentistry in Trumbull, Connecticut!