Airway and Orthodontic Services for Kids & Adults in New Braunfels
It's Not Just About Teeth
Jaw size, facial growth, and tongue posture directly affect airway space and sleep quality.
When development is restricted, the body compensates in ways that can impact behavior, focus, and long-term health. Addressing these patterns early helps create healthier outcomes later.
How We Support Healthy Growth
Functional Oral Development Appliances
Support proper tongue posture, reduce harmful habits, and guide healthier growth.
Expanders
Expanding the palate can increase nasal volume and create space for both teeth and the airway.
Facemask Therapy
Encourages forward growth of the upper jaw when appropriate.
Invisalign for Children and Adults
A modern, comfortable way to align teeth while supporting function and aesthetics.
Smile Results From Real Patients
Why Waiting Isn’t Always the Best Plan
Early care allows us to work with a child’s natural growth instead of trying to correct problems after growth has slowed.
We screen children as young as age three when symptoms are present. Early intervention can improve sleep, support brain development, reduce future orthodontic complexity, and lower the risk of adult sleep apnea.
Proper tongue posture
(on the roof of the mouth)
The Resting Oral Posture “Big Three” for Facial Development
When any of the “Big Three” are interrupted during development, we commonly see patients with an upper jaw that is too small (underdeveloped), a lower jaw that is too small (underdeveloped) and one or both jaws recessed.
Lips sealed with
teeth lightly touching
Nasal breathing
(mouth closed)
What Sleep, Breathing, and Behavior Have in Common
Poor sleep often shows up in unexpected ways:
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Mouth breathing can disrupt facial growth and oxygenation
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Crowded teeth often reflect limited airway space
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Poor sleep can mimic ADHD-like behaviors
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Chronic ear infections may be linked to airway and tongue posture issues
Understanding these connections helps families make informed decisions earlier.
