Airway Solutions For Children

Proper breathing is fundamental to a child’s overall health, affecting facial development, sleep quality, learning, and well-being. At Eraso Orthodontics, we believe healthy breathing is the foundation for healthy growth. Because approximately 60% of facial development is complete by age 6 and 90% by age 12, early intervention provides a unique opportunity to guide bone and jaw development while they are still malleable.

Our airway-focused evaluations assess the relationship between your child’s jaws, teeth, tongue, and airway to identify concerns early. By utilizing advanced diagnostic technology and precision treatment planning, we can address developing issues before they become complex.

Early orthodontic treatment allows us to:

• Guide permanent teeth into healthier positions.
• Influence jaw growth and facial development for improved balance and function.
• Create adequate space for teeth, reducing crowding and the need for future extractions.
• Correct bite problems proactively.
• Improve airway development and support healthy nasal breathing.
• Reduce the risk of trauma to protruding front teeth.
• Simplify future orthodontic treatment and potentially reduce the need for invasive procedures.

Addressing Snoring and Sleep Concerns

Snoring is often more than a nighttime noise—it may be a sign of an underlying airway issue or obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). We take a comprehensive approach to evaluate how teeth, jaws, and facial structures contribute to sleep-disordered breathing. When necessary, we collaborate with pediatricians, ENT specialists, sleep physicians, and myofunctional therapists to ensure your child receives multidisciplinary, personalized care.

Our goal goes beyond a beautiful smile; we strive to help every child breathe better, sleep better, and grow with confidence. If you have concerns about your child's snoring, daytime fatigue, or sleep quality, schedule a consultation to discuss how an airway-focused evaluation can support your child's health.

Our Comprehensive Airway Evaluation

At Eraso Orthodontics, we use advanced diagnostic technology to evaluate the relationship between your teeth, jaws, facial structure, and airway. Your comprehensive assessment may include:

• Digital 3D CBCT imaging to evaluate airway anatomy
• Digital scans of your teeth and bite
• Facial growth and skeletal analysis
• Bite and jaw function assessment
• Review of breathing and sleep concerns

Collaboration with sleep physicians, ENT specialists, myofunctional therapists, and other healthcare providers when appropriate

Our Partners

At Eraso Orthodontics, we partner with Aeris USA, LLC, a Sleep Engineering company, to provide a comprehensive, technology-driven approach to the diagnosis and management of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. Using advanced diagnostic tools, including home sleep testing and comprehensive airway evaluations, we identify the underlying causes of sleep-disordered breathing and develop personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs.

Depending on the diagnosis, treatment options may include custom oral appliance therapy, minimally invasive laser therapy to support airway function, orthodontic treatment to optimize jaw and dental arch relationships, or referral for surgical evaluation when appropriate. By combining the expertise of orthodontics, sleep medicine, and airway-focused care, our collaborative team is dedicated to helping patients achieve healthier breathing, more restful sleep, and an improved quality of life using the latest evidence-based technologies.

Discover the Difference

At Eraso Orthodontics, we combine advanced orthodontic expertise with a comprehensive understanding of airway health to create personalized treatment plans that support both beautiful smiles and better living.

Schedule your comprehensive airway consultation today and take the first step toward healthier breathing, better sleep, and a more vibrant life.