Airway-focused orthodontics
A narrow upper jaw crowds more than teeth; it narrows the nasal floor. Children who mouth breathe, snore or sleep restlessly deserve an orthodontic evaluation, because palatal expansion at the right age can widen the airway while it straightens the smile.
Our in-house CBCT imaging lets the doctors see the airway in three dimensions, and Dr. Jacqui Payne's continuing education includes sleep apnea screening. When a case needs a physician or ENT, we coordinate care rather than guessing.
TMJ appliances
Clicking, popping, morning headaches and jaw muscle pain often respond to conservative appliance therapy. We fabricate custom TMJ appliances that reposition or unload the joint, and where bite alignment is the root cause, orthodontic treatment can address it for good.
Who should book this evaluation
- Kids who mouth breathe, snore, grind or sleep restlessly
- Adults with jaw pain, clicking or unexplained headaches
- Anyone told they have a narrow palate or deep bite
