Airway Therapy
Help Your Child Breathe Easier
Find Solutions With Airway Therapy in Marietta
Dental care is about much more than teeth and gums. At Insight Dental, Dr. Johnson and her team go above and beyond other practices. We offer airway therapy in Marietta for both children and adults. This treatment takes a deeper look at how the structure and function of the mouth affects something as important as your child's breathing. With our help, your child will:
- Sleep more soundly and wake up feeling refreshed
- Reduce symptoms like fatigue, poor focus, and irritability
- Improve jaw and facial development during critical growth years
- Address concerns like snoring, mouth breathing, or night terrors
- Support healthy speech, feeding, and nasal breathing patterns
- Avoid long-term complications from airway obstruction or dysfunction
- Improve orthodontic outcomes and reduce the risk of relapse
Call us at 770-525-9245 for an appointment. Dr. Johnson is a co-founder of Airway Academy, which is an organization that teaches doctors around the world about treating the airway. Your child is in the best possible hands at Insight Dental.
Live Healthier From A Young Age
Dr. Johnson has completed extensive training in airway therapy and orofacial development. Her treatment plans are customized for your or your child's needs. It may include a combination of functional appliances and orthodontic guidance, such as:
- Myobrace - This gentle, no-braces solution uses comfortable removable appliances to guide your child's teeth naturally. They'll wear these custom devices while sleeping and for short periods during the day.
- ALF Appliances - Our team uses this innovative lightweight wire system to gently improve jaw function. The ALF (Advanced Lightwire Functional) appliance works with the body's natural processes to expand the upper arch.
- Palatal Expanders - We use these specialized appliances to gently widen the upper jaw. It creates space for your child's tongue to rest properly and their airway to function better.
- Invisalign® Aligners - This treatment, provided by one of the top Invisalign providers in Georgia, will correct bite alignment. You will also see improvement in jaw position and function.
These solutions are used not just to move teeth, but to optimize how the entire mouth functions. The sooner we see a patient, the easier these treatments will be. Ideally, we can treat your child from a young age so that their development stays on track. We can also help adults later in life.
Monitor Your Child's Symptoms & Act Early
You may not realize your child's nightly struggles to sleep or persistent health problems are related to their airway function. That's why regular checkups with our team are so helpful. Dr. Johnson checks for signs of airway issues and discusses any symptoms your child is experiencing.
If you or your child experience any of the following, you will want to schedule a checkup:
- Mouth breathing or snoring
- Restless sleep, night terrors, or bedwetting
- Daytime fatigue, mood swings, or poor focus
- Delayed speech or feeding difficulties in children
- Chronic allergies, congestion, or swollen tonsils
- Clenching, grinding, or jaw discomfort
- Crowded or crooked teeth, even after orthodontic treatment
Because most orofacial growth is complete by age 12, early screening is essential. Dr. Johnson begins airway-focused intervention as early as age 2 when appropriate. By addressing function early, we can help prevent larger health concerns later on.
Call us at 770-525-9245 for airway therapy in Marietta. You can also request an appointment online.
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Common Questions About Airway Therapy
What is airway therapy?
Airway therapy focuses on how your mouth, jaw, and tongue affect your ability to breathe and sleep properly. Unlike traditional dentistry, it looks beyond your teeth to consider how oral development impacts overall health. This type of care often begins in childhood but can benefit adults as well. At Insight Dental, we use airway therapy to help prevent long-term issues and improve daily function.
What symptoms might mean my child has an airway issue?
Common signs include mouth breathing, snoring, restless sleep, or frequent bedwetting. Your child may also show signs of fatigue, irritability, delayed speech, or difficulty focusing. These symptoms are often linked to improper jaw or tongue development that restricts the airway. A full evaluation can help uncover the root cause and guide early treatment.
Can airway therapy help adults too, or is it just for kids?
While early treatment is ideal, adults can still benefit from airway-focused care. If you're experiencing fatigue, snoring, TMJ discomfort, or sleep issues, airway therapy may help. We look at how your current oral structures are affecting your breathing and function. Then, we develop a plan that supports better long-term health.
