Airway Dentistry

Mineral Wells, Texas

Could your sleep issues and other health problems have a root in your mouth? At Dickerson Family Dental, we care about more than simply offering a beautiful smile. We aim to help each of our patients have a better quality of life in every area of their lives that could be affected by their mouth. Through Airway Dentistry we want to help improve your sleep, your TMJ pain, and more!

Introducing Airway Dentistry

Airway dentistry is all about how our mouths, jaws, and airways impact our overall health. More than just fixing gums, brightening teeth, and filling cavities, airway dentistry addresses the root causes of issues like sleep apnea and TMJ pain.

Who Is a Candidate for Airway Dentistry?

If you suffer from sleep-disordered breathing conditions like sleep apnea, have a dry mouth that affects oral health and sleep, are a chronic snorer, or suffer from TMJ disorders, then airway dentistry may be able to help.

Also, children who breathe through their mouths rather than their nasal passages, sleep noisily, or even display signs similar to ADHD, then airway dentistry could be what they need to not only treat their symptoms but also address the root of the problem.

What Are the Benefits of Airway Dentistry?

Here are some of the many benefits of Airway Dentistry:

Improved Sleep Quality: Better sleep patterns and decreased snoring lead to an improved quality of sleep.
Holistic Benefits: Improved cardiovascular health, reduced risk of stroke, and better cognitive function.
Child Development Support: Early airway-focused care will support proper oral development, helping prevent airway-related problems from developing later.