Airway Orthodontics in Boca Raton, FL
- Virtual consultations
- Out-of-state patients welcome
- Medical insurance accepted
What is Airway Orthodontics?
Airway Orthodontics focuses on transforming your breathing by first expanding the upper jaw with specialized devices, followed by adjusting the lower jaw with orthodontic treatment. This comprehensive approach enhances the volume of your airway, promoting better breathing and overall health.
Breathe Life into Your Smile
Midfacial Skeletal Expansion
Airway Orthodontics bridges the gap between dental health and breathing. Dr. Koval is recognized as one of the nation's leading MARPE/MSE providers and has been Florida's most experienced MARPE/MSE provider since 2021.
MARPE expanders are custom-designed appliances aimed at expanding the maxillary bone by moving its two halves apart. This procedure creates additional space for bone growth at the floor of the nasal cavity, improving nasal airway flow and overall breathing.
What is Myofunctional Therapy?
We understand the importance of your child's development and well-being. That's why we're proud to offer Myofunctional Therapy as part of our services. Myofunctional therapy focuses on the orofacial muscles, helping your child improve essential functions such as breathing through the nose, swallowing, articulation, and speech. We're here to support your child's growth and development every step of the way, ensuring they have the best possible foundation for a healthy future.
We offer in-office and remote treatment with our Myofunctional therapist.
Effortless Breathing, Limitless Living
Benefits of Airway Orthodontics
Better Breathing
Breathing is literally, everything. This treatment leads to improved airway function, resulting in better breathing, reduced snoring, and potentially alleviating symptoms of sleep apnea.
Improved Sleep Quality
Get the rest you crave. By addressing airway issues, patients often experience deeper, more restful sleep, contributing to overall health and energy levels.
Enhanced Overall Health
Revitalize your life with Airway Orthodontics. This treatment not only enhances your appearance but also promotes optimal respiratory health, ensuring you enjoy a longer and healthier life.
Better Breathing
Breathing is literally, everything. This treatment leads to improved airway function, resulting in better breathing, reduced snoring, and potentially alleviating symptoms of sleep apnea.
Improved Sleep Quality
Get the rest you crave. By addressing airway issues, patients often experience deeper, more restful sleep, contributing to overall health and energy levels.
Enhanced Overall Health
Revitalize your life with Airway Orthodontics. This treatment not only enhances your appearance but also promotes optimal respiratory health, ensuring you enjoy a longer and healthier life.
The Airway Orthodontic Process
Improve your health and gain a beautiful smile. This is what you can expect.
Initial Assessment
During the consultation appointment, we collect all relevant information, including CBCT (3D X-ray), intraoral scans, various photographs, and TMJ screening data sleep assessment. We work closely with your Primary Care Physician and Sleep Specialist to ensure a comprehensive evaluation of your sleep quality.
Customized Treatment Planning
Dr. Koval will then develop a personalized treatment plan, utilizing advanced technology to address your specific airway and orthodontic needs. Treatment options may include MARPE/MSE expanders for widening the upper jaw, Piezocorticotomy (a gentle bone separation technique using ultrasound), Myofunctional Therapy to improve muscle function, braces, and Invisalign for teeth alignment. Additionally, enhancing midfacial development might involve using tools like face masks (reverse-pull headgears), C.R.A.N.E., and other appliances.
Ongoing Care and Adjustment
The care doesn’t stop after your treatment. Throughout your treatment, we provide continuous care and adjustments, ensuring optimal results and comfort. Management of airway treatment may include recurring appointments to maintain optimal airway breathing. We accept taking out-of-state patients to perform their MARPE/MSE airway treatment to be continued with their local orthodontist.
FAQs
Your questions, answered.
How Long Does Airway Orthodontic Treatment Typically Take?
The duration of Airway Orthodontic treatment varies depending on individual needs. Typically, it can range from 18 to 24 months. The process is tailored to each patient, ensuring the most effective and efficient treatment plan. Regular check-ins and adjustments are part of the journey, ensuring progress towards improved airway function and optimal alignment.
What Age Groups Can Benefit from Airway Orthodontics?
We begin Airway-driven treatment as early as 3 years old, tailoring our approach to each individual's age and needs. Our specialized procedures enable us to offer this treatment to adults up to 65 years old, with techniques adapted to different age groups.
