Solana Orthodontics, a practice in San Antonio, Texas, has announced the formal availability of airway-focused orthodontic evaluations for children and adults. This new service aims to examine how oral structures such as dental arches and jaw development may impact breathing, sleep, and overall health.
The initiative reflects a growing recognition in the dental community that structural issues in the mouth and jaw can influence airway function. According to the practice, narrow dental arches may restrict the tongue's resting position, potentially contributing to mouth breathing instead of nasal breathing. Similarly, underdeveloped jaw structures could reduce the space available for the airway, which may affect breathing during sleep.
The evaluation process at Solana Orthodontics is designed to assess mouth breathing patterns, measure the width of dental arches, and review jaw development that may affect airway space. By integrating these assessments into standard orthodontic consultations, the practice aims to identify whether interventions such as palatal expansion or guided jaw development may be clinically appropriate.
Dr. Sandra Nairooz, who leads the practice, emphasizes that airway concerns are not treated as a separate specialty but are incorporated into the broader orthodontic workflow. This approach allows patients to have both structural and functional factors reviewed during a single consultation.
The announcement is significant because untreated mouth breathing and narrow arches can have implications beyond dental alignment. In children, early signs such as chronic mouth breathing, open-mouth posture during sleep, snoring, or visible teeth crowding may warrant an orthodontic assessment that includes airway considerations. Because jaw and arch development are more responsive during childhood growth phases, earlier evaluation can expand treatment options.
Adults with concerns about the relationship between their bite and breathing, or those who have been told they show signs of airway restriction, may also benefit from this assessment. The practice notes that mouth breathing treatment through an orthodontic lens focuses on structural factors rather than addressing symptoms in isolation.
Solana Orthodontics, located at 2907 N Loop 1604 E Ste 101, San Antonio, TX 78232, accepts consultation requests from new and existing patients without a referral. Families and individuals interested in airway orthodontics in San Antonio can contact the practice directly to schedule an evaluation.
For more information, visit Solana Orthodontics.
