Prevention Management Rehabilitation
underlying causes
Epigenetic factors
Underdeveloped Upper and Lower Jaws
Underdeveloped Upper and Lower Jaws
- Bottle feeding
- soft baby food
- Thumb sucking
- pacifier usage
- allergies
- tongue habits.
Epigenetics is a captivating scientific discipline that explores how our behaviors and environment can lead to modifications that influence the functioning of our genes. What distinguishes epigenetic changes from genetic alterations is their remarkable reversibility.
Underdeveloped Upper and Lower Jaws
Underdeveloped Upper and Lower Jaws
Underdeveloped Upper and Lower Jaws
- Retracted maxilla
- Poor airway
- Weak oro-facial muscles
- Weak tongue, low tongue position
- Genetics
Obstructive sleep apnea is frequently associated with craniofacial issues. Dental crowding occurs when the upper and lower jaws fail to grow adequately, resulting in reduced space within the mouth. Consequently, the tongue may become crowded, leading to a compromised airway.
Lack of nasal breathing
Underdeveloped Upper and Lower Jaws
Lack of nasal breathing
- Mouth breathing
- Enlarged tonsils/adenoids
- Asthma, Allergies
- Birth abnormalities
- Tongue tie
- Reverse swallow
The roof of your mouth doubles as the floor of your nose. A narrow palate can cause the nasal passage to narrow as well, increasing resistance to airflow through your nose. This can result in snoring and, in some cases, even lead to sleep apnea.
Healthy kids grow into healthy adults
treatment solutions - airway Rehabilitation
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MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY and devices
A program which is an integral part of Airway dentistry that is used to correct the improper function of the tongue and facial muscles. It involves strengthening of the tongue and orofacial muscles by teaching individuals how to engage the muscles to the appropriate position.
AIRWAY ORTHODONTICS
A healthy airway is the foundation for optimal health at any age and is the foundation for orthodontic treatment. With Airway dentistry we can achieve,
- Straight teeth
- Correctly positioned Jaws
- Well balanced faces
- Healthy TMJ
- Stable upper cervical spine
Airway Centered Dentist
Dr. Shwetha Rodrigues, DDS, is a dentist practicing in Chester, VA.
Statistics indicate that 70-80% of patients experience some form of airway distress, ranging from mild snoring to sleep-disordered breathing and sleep apnea.
Dr. Rodrigues' advanced training in Airway, Sleep, and TMJ equips her to address and treat the foundation and root causes of common dental issues. Adopting a holistic approach to oral health, she focuses on whole-body wellness, aiming to prevent the need for extensive dental or orthodontic procedures in the future while promoting long-term overall health.
