Can braces open an airway? The answer is yes, but there are some things you should know about it. First of all, we need to understand that the airway is essential for our survival. It allows us to breathe properly, which is vital for our body's health. In addition, normal well-developed airways assure normal breathing through the nose with your mouth closed. Nasal Breathing is essential because it's known to be good for health and reduces the risk of infections and diseases.
Research has shown that the air you breathe through your nose is different for the body and how the body processes it than the air you breathe through your mouth. It's safe to say that having a healthy airway can have positive effects on your overall health and well-being!
Key Takeaways:
-Start screening kids for jaw deficiencies and sleep apnea shortly after birth.
-The relationship between cranial facial development and airway development.
-Orthodontist look beyond just the teeth and the crookedness. They look at the nose, throat, tongue muscles, face, and neck to optimize airway passages.
-Many modern diseases are now better understood when we view the evolutionary perspective.
-Cranial facial growth is 80 to 90%, complete by the age of 12. So most of the formation or deformation occurs before that age.