Sleep, Breathing & Oral Function

Sleep, Breathing & Oral Function

Your child’s smile is only part of the story.

At Braces+, we pay attention to breathing, sleep and oral function as part of our Complete Picture Care approach. When signs suggest that something deserves a closer look, we can investigate further and help families understand the right next step.

Signs Worth a Closer Look

• Mouth breathing

• Difficulty with healthy nasal breathing

• Snoring or noisy breathing during sleep

• Restless or disrupted sleep

• Grinding

• Bedwetting

• Attention or behavioral concerns

• Tongue posture or swallowing concerns

These signs don’t necessarily mean there is a sleep or airway disorder, but they may tell us that further investigation could be helpful.

NOW OFFERING SLEEP TESTING

Sometimes we need more information.

When signs or symptoms suggest that further sleep investigation may be helpful, Braces+ can coordinate an at-home sleep study for your child, with reporting provided in collaboration with a sleep specialist.

The findings give us additional information to help determine the appropriate next step and whether further evaluation or referral may be recommended.

Oral Function & Myofunctional Therapy

Healthy function matters too.

Tongue posture, swallowing patterns, lip function and oral habits can play a role in developing jaws and long-term orthodontic stability.

With a myofunctional therapist integrated into the Braces+ team, we can assess and support oral function when appropriate.

Tongue Posture • Swallowing • Lip Function • Oral Habits

Collaborative Health Approach

Better care happens together.

Not everything we identify has an orthodontic solution, and we believe knowing that matters.

When findings suggest that another area of expertise may be needed, we help families understand what we’re seeing and coordinate appropriate collaborative or referred care.

Sleep Specialists • ENTs • Family Physicians • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons • Other Healthcare Professionals

Part of the Complete Picture.

Growth. Breathing. Sleep. Function. Teeth. Bite.

Understanding more helps us make better-informed decisions about your child’s orthodontic care.

Because a Healthy Smile Is Only Part of the Story.