Airway-Focused Orthodontics That Help Kids Breathe, Grow, and Thrive
Orthodontics isn’t just about straight teeth—it’s about how your child’s jaw, airway, and face develop as they grow. At Total Care Kids, we take an airway-first approach to orthodontics, guiding growth in a way that supports better breathing, posture, and long-term health.
Using gentle tools like expanders and Myobrace®, we work with your child’s natural development to create space for teeth, improve tongue posture, and support a healthier airway. It’s orthodontics with the whole child in mind—because a beautiful smile starts with a healthy foundation.
Why Airway Health Matters in Orthodontics
When most people think about orthodontics, they picture braces for crooked teeth. But at Total Care Kids, we look deeper. A narrow jaw doesn’t just crowd teeth—it can also restrict the airway, affect sleep, and impact how your child breathes and grows.
Signs of an underlying airway issue can include:
Mouth breathing or snoring
Frequent waking or restless sleep
Daytime fatigue or trouble focusing
Poor tongue posture or speech concerns
Narrow arches and facial development concerns
By identifying and addressing these issues early, we can help guide proper jaw growth, facial development, and breathing patterns—laying the foundation for a healthier smile and a healthier child.
Gentle Tools That Guide Growth the Natural Way
At Total Care Kids, we focus on early, gentle interventions that work with your child’s natural growth—not against it. Our airway-focused tools are designed to create space, improve function, and support healthy development—often before traditional braces are even needed.
Depending on your child’s needs, we may recommend:
Myobrace® – A removable appliance that helps correct oral habits and encourage proper jaw and facial growth
Palatal expanders – Gently widen the upper jaw to improve airway space and make room for crowded teeth
Growth-guided orthodontics – Personalized plans that support facial development and long-term alignment
Orthodontic monitoring – Ongoing evaluation so we can intervene at the right time, not too early or too late
By starting with the right tools at the right time, we can often prevent more complex (and invasive) treatment down the road.
Orthodontic Care That Supports the Whole Child
Every child is unique—and so is their path to a healthy smile. At Total Care Kids, we take time to understand how your child eats, sleeps, breathes, and grows. Orthodontics is just one part of that bigger picture.
Our airway-first approach considers:
Your child’s sleep and breathing patterns
Oral habits like thumb sucking or mouth breathing
Tongue posture and swallowing function
Facial growth and jaw development
Emotional readiness for treatment
We partner with you to create a treatment plan that’s not just about straightening teeth—it’s about helping your child breathe easier, sleep better, and grow into their healthiest self.
Schedule Your Child's New Patient Exam Today
To schedule your new patient exam call us at (801)756-3737, or you can request a call back by filling out the form on the page.
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“The doctors at Total Care Kids – along with their AMAZING staff – make a visit to the dentist something you never dread! The doctors explain everything going on inside your child’s mouth, and how dental health affects your health overall! Thank you TCK!”
Karen – Parent at Total Care Kids
