A narrow jaw or palate can restrict a child’s nasal airway and contribute to mouth breathing, which can then influence how the jaw and face continue to develop. Straightening teeth alone doesn’t always address what’s actually driving the bite problem in the first place.
At Purple Tooth Dental, we look at airway and jaw development alongside tooth alignment when planning orthodontic treatment, using tools like palatal expansion to help create more room for proper breathing and growth. When a child’s case calls for input from an ENT or myofunctional therapist, we coordinate that care alongside orthodontic treatment.
Dr. Jon Kaczmarski, DMD completed additional orthodontics training during his pediatric dental residency, giving him a broader view of how airway and jaw development connect to orthodontic treatment. He and our team also speak Spanish for families throughout Mount Holly.
Contact our office today to schedule an airway-focused orthodontic evaluation for your child.
