Airway Dentistry

Airway Dentistry is not a true dental specialty, but rather a philosophy of care. For children this involves addressing root causes of poor jaw development, intervening early while a child is still growing, and working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to ensure a child can breathe better, sleep better, and experience better overall health now and in the future. Your child could benefit from seeing an Airway Dentist (or allied health professional) if any of the following has been your experience:

  • Your child has habits that can negatively influence facial development: mouth-breathing, teeth-grinding, thumbsucking, or a pacifier habit that's overstayed it's welcome...

  • Your child's teeth have either excessive crowding or excessive spacing, the jaws appear narrow or one jaw is more prominent than the other, or you've been told that you better start saving money now for braces...

  • Your child experiences: dry lips or excessive drooling, snoring, bedtime resistance or bedwetting, hyperactivity, speech issues, picky eating and more...

  • Your child has undergone or received a recommendation to: remove tonsils or adenoids, release a tongue or lip tie (frenectomy procedure), use a dental appliance (rapid palatal expander, Myobrace, MyoMunchee, Healthystart, Toothpillow, etc.), work with a myofunctional therapist, and more...

Meet Your Guide

Julia Sadove-Lopez

Holistic Dentist and Parent Advocate

Hi! I'm Dr. Julia. I'm a biological, holistic dentist with a focus on airway health for children. Connecting with parents like you to offer my expertise and support your decision making has become my passion. I truly believe there is no single dental appliance, therapy, or intervention that should be a cookie-cutter solution for all. Your child deserves to be treated with a solution that recognizes their individuality and aligns with your family's healthcare philosophy and preferences. I cannot wait to help you. Please keep in mind that I also offer virtual one-on-one support! Visit my Oris Wellness website to learn more about me and the other services that I provide.

Course Overview

Gain knowledge, options, and professional insight from a neutral 3rd party, allowing you to make more confident decisions now and get your child on the path to better health sooner.

  1. Introduction

  2. Module 1: Prepare

  3. Module 2: Problem Origins and Influential Variables

  4. Module 3: The Intersection of Oral and Overall Health

  5. Module 4: Treatment Providers

  6. Module 5: Treatment Types

No more feeling unsupported. You will be guided through:

  • 2 hours of video content
  • A Virtual Workbook
  • Valuable Bonus Resources: The Aim + Assess Addendum includes over 75 helpful links to help you find your care team!

This course if right for you if you are a parent who is currently experiencing:

  • Confusion about which treatment feels appropriate or where to get started.

  • Skepticism of past treatment recommendations or advice that you've received.

  • Uncertainty about the options that exist in your geographic area.

Create your own customized action P.L.A.N.

The tools and knowledge you need to find and select well-aligned treatment solutions.